Eskom invites suitably qualified South African applicants to apply for four Learner Artisan Apprenticeship opportunities at Kriel Power Station in Mpumalanga.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Apprenticeship Location: Kriel Power Station, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Eskom Learner Artisan Apprenticeships 2026
Eskom is recruiting four Learner Artisans for apprenticeship training through its Kriel Power Station business unit.
Successful applicants will receive:
- Institutionalised training.
- On-the-job training.
- Practical workplace exposure within Eskom operations.
Apprenticeship Overview
Organisation: Eskom
Position: Learner Artisan
Number of Posts: 4
Listing Reference: eskom_006506
Position / Task Grade: L5
Department: Human Resources
Business Unit: Kriel Power Station
Location: Kriel, Mpumalanga
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Remuneration: Market related
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Application Method: Online
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants may qualify through one of the following routes:
- National N6 Certificate with relevant trade subjects.
- National N4/N5 Certificate with relevant trade subjects.
- Grade 12 with:
- Mathematics – 50%
- Physical Science – 50%
- English – 40%
- N3 with:
- Mathematics – 50%
- Science – 50%
- English – 40%
- NCV Level 4 with:
- Mathematics – 50%
- Science – 50%
- English – 40%
Trade Fields
The N6 route includes trade subjects in fields such as:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Electronics
- Measurement Control and Instrumentation
- Fitting
- Fitting and Turning
- Boilermaking
- Welding
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Rigging
- Civil
- Millwright
- Bricklaying
Applicants should ensure that their technical subjects are relevant to the artisan training programme for which they are applying.
Citizenship Requirement
Applicants must be:
South African citizens
Training Provided
Successful learners will be afforded:
- Institutionalised training.
- On-the-job training.
Applicants who successfully complete the recruitment process may be placed within Eskom Operations across its divisions.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Good communication skills.
- Sound interpersonal skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Liaising skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Behavioural Competencies
Eskom lists the following behavioural qualities:
- Integrity.
- Professionalism.
- Customer focus.
Personal Attributes
Applicants should also demonstrate:
- Politeness.
- Promptness.
- Energy.
- Self-motivation.
- Assertiveness.
Knowledge
Knowledge of Eskom policies and procedures is listed as relevant to the position.
Employment Equity
Eskom is committed to:
- Equality.
- Employment equity.
- Diversity.
Preference may be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups in line with Eskom’s Employment Equity Plan and organisational targets.
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply for Eskom Learner Artisan Apprenticeships 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the Eskom careers portal.
Click here to apply for Eskom Learner Artisan Apprenticeships 2026
Applicants must quote:
Listing Reference: eskom_006506
Applicants should also clearly identify the training programme for which they are applying.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
28 August 2026
Applicants should ensure that Eskom receives their application before the closing date.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- Four Learner Artisan posts are available.
- The opportunities are based at Kriel Power Station.
- The contract type is apprenticeship.
- Remuneration is market related.
- Several academic routes are accepted, including Grade 12, N3, N4/N5, N6 and NCV Level 4.
- South African citizenship is compulsory.
- Successful applicants will undergo institutionalised and workplace training.
- Applicants who are not contacted within 28 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
- Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Applications close on 28 August 2026.