Eskom invites suitably qualified unemployed South African graduates to apply for 50 Engineers in Training and Graduates in Training opportunities within the Group Capital Division for 2026 / 2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 23 September 2026
Internship Location: Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Free State, South Africa
Eskom Group Capital Division Internships 2026 / 2027
Eskom is recruiting 8 Engineers in Training and 42 Graduates in Training within its Group Capital Division.
No previous work experience is required for either programme.
Successful candidates will receive structured training and practical on-the-job development to help them build competence in their respective professional fields.
Available Eskom Graduate Opportunities
| Programme | Posts | Reference | Main Locations | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers in Training | X8 | eskom_006946 | Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Gauteng | 23 September 2026 |
| Graduates in Training | X42 | eskom_006945 | Gauteng, Free State and Mpumalanga | 23 September 2026 |
| Total | X50 |
Engineers in Training 2026 – X8 Posts
Listing Reference: eskom_006946
Task Grade: L07
Contract: Internship
Remuneration: Eskom Stipend
Experience Required: None
The Engineers in Training programme is aimed at engineering graduates who want to gain structured practical experience while working towards professional competence and registration.
Successful candidates will be placed within Eskom’s Group Capital Division in areas that may include Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Gauteng.
Qualifications Required for Engineers in Training
Applicants must have a fully completed:
BEng
or
BSc Engineering
in one of the following disciplines:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
Applicants must also be South African citizens.
How to Apply for Eskom Engineers in Training 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the Eskom careers portal.
Click here to apply for Eskom Engineers in Training 2026 – X8 Posts
Reference: eskom_006946
Graduates in Training 2026 – X42 Posts
Listing Reference: eskom_006945
Task Grade: L07
Contract: Internship
Remuneration: Eskom Stipend
Experience Required: None
The Graduates in Training programme is open to graduates from a wide range of professional and academic fields.
Successful candidates will receive structured training and practical workplace development within Eskom’s Group Capital Division.
Placements may be available in Gauteng, Free State and Mpumalanga.
Qualifications Required for Graduates in Training
Applicants must have a fully completed Bachelor’s Degree, BCom, BA, BTech or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields:
- Built Environment
- Project Management
- Building
- Quantity Surveying
- Construction Management
- Commerce
- Finance
- Accounting
- Law
- Business Management
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Media Studies
- Communication
- Human Resources Management
- Behavioural Sciences
- Human Science
- Safety Management
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Management
- Quality Management
- Business Analysis
- Information Systems
- Information Science
- Archive Management
- Library Science
Applicants must be South African citizens.
How to Apply for Eskom Graduates in Training 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the Eskom careers portal.
Click here to apply for Eskom Graduates in Training 2026 – X42 Posts
Reference: eskom_006945
No Work Experience Required
Both programmes are aimed at entry-level graduates.
The adverts specifically state that no previous work experience is required.
This makes the opportunities suitable for recent graduates who have completed the required qualifications and are looking to gain professional workplace experience.
What the Programmes Offer
Successful candidates will receive structured training combined with practical on-the-job development.
For the Engineers in Training programme, the development process is also intended to support candidates in acquiring professional registration.
The Graduates in Training programme focuses on building practical competence within the selected professional discipline.
Internship Stipend
Both opportunities indicate that successful candidates will receive an:
Eskom Stipend
The exact stipend amount is not specified in the supplied advertisements.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications for both programmes close on:
23 September 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline.
Application Assistance
Candidates who experience problems with the recruitment process can contact:
Applicants who have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Eskom encourages candidates with disabilities to apply and states that preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with its Employment Equity objectives.