Eskom invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for the Engineer in Training and Graduate in Training Internship opportunities 2026 / 2027 within its Generation Business.
Internship Application Closing Date: 06 November 2026
Internship Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Contract Type: Internship
Remuneration: Market Related
Available Eskom Internship Opportunities
Eskom is currently recruiting for the following graduate development opportunities:
- Engineer in Training – Production and Sales
- Graduate in Training – Production and Sales
Engineer in Training – Production and Sales
Listing Reference: eskom_007534
Position: Engineer in Training
Task Grade: L7
Business Unit: Production and Sales
Location: Gauteng / Megawatt Park
Number of Positions: 4
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a fully completed Engineering degree in one of the following fields:
- BEng / BSc Engineering in Chemical Engineering
- BEng / BSc Engineering in Industrial Engineering
- BEng / BSc Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Additional Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Successfully complete Eskom’s recruitment process.
- Be willing to be placed within Eskom Operations across Generation Business Units.
Training and Development
Successful candidates will receive:
- Institutionalised training.
- On-the-job training.
- Practical workplace exposure within Eskom’s Generation environment.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Liaising skills.
- Teamwork.
- Integrity.
- Professionalism.
- Customer focus.
Personal Attributes
Suitable candidates should be:
- Polite.
- Prompt.
- Energetic.
- Self-starters.
- Assertive.
Graduate in Training – Production and Sales
Listing Reference: eskom_007539
Position: Graduate in Training
Task Grade: L07
Department: Energy Management
Business Unit: Production and Sales
Location: Sunninghill / Megawatt Park, Gauteng
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a fully completed Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Computer Science
- Legal / Law-related studies
Additional Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Not have previously participated in or registered for a similar learning programme.
- Successfully complete Eskom’s recruitment process.
- Be willing to be placed within Eskom Operations across Generation Business Units.
Training and Development
Successful candidates will receive:
- Institutionalised training.
- On-the-job training.
- Workplace exposure within Eskom’s Generation Business.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Liaising skills.
- Teamwork.
- Integrity.
- Professional conduct.
- Customer focus.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online through Eskom’s official recruitment platform.
Search for the relevant listing reference when applying:
- Engineer in Training – Production and Sales: eskom_007534
- Graduate in Training – Production and Sales: eskom_007539
Applicants should ensure that their qualification details and personal information are accurate before submitting the application.
Important Information
If applicants have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Eskom is committed to employment equity and diversity, and candidates from under-represented designated groups may receive preference in line with Eskom’s Employment Equity Plan.
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Eskom also reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Candidate Support
Applicants who require assistance with the recruitment platform may contact:
Email: Candidate.support@ci.hr
Closing Date
06 November 2026
Late applications may not be considered.