Opportunities for young professionals

Explore bursaries, internships, and graduate programmes to kick-start your career with Eskom.

Bursaries

Financial support to help talented students pursue their studies and build a strong foundation for a successful career.

Internships

Gain valuable hands-on experience, develop practical skills, and learn from industry professionals in a real-world environment.

Graduate Programmes

Kick-start your career with structured development opportunities designed to help graduates grow into future leaders.

Latest Positions

Apply by: 02-11-2026
Sunninghill
Position/Task Grade: T12 Area of specialization: To maintain performance scorecards for critical functions of the business, measure key performance indicators and provide analysis and recommendations for improvement. To coordinate and support the compilation of shared services business results and human resources business reports. Department: Perfo
Apply by: 02-11-2026
Sunninghill
Position/Task Grade: G17 Area of specialization: To provide for strategic oversight, design and implementation and continuous optimisation of organisation’s performance and talent management frameworks, policies, procedures, tools, and methodologies while ensuring effective integration with consequence management, and organisational strategy to e
Apply by: 02-11-2026
Sunninghill
Position/Task Grade: G17 Area of specialization: To provide a professional strategic advisory service for the development and implementation of effective business support strategies and plans in the business unit (BU), encourage effective business performance and the realisation of Eskom’s strategic intent. Department: Performance and Talent Busi
Apply by: 02-11-2026
Sunninghill
Position/Task Grade: G17 Area of specialization: To optimise organisational architecture and structures by continually reviewing and redesigning the organizational relationships and structures to support the achievement of business objectives and priorities, oversee organisational design products and services, provide both strategic and transaction
Apply by: 29-10-2026
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Area of specialization: To perform in a safe and effective manner power line inspections, servitude and line maintenance, including defect repairs and restoration tasks on transmission lines using approved tools, equipment, procedures and techniques to ensure optimal line performance and sustainable and continuous quality of supply. Task Grade: 10
Apply by: 27-10-2026
Sunninghill
Area of specialization: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Manager IT will be responsible for formulating the strategy and direction for leadership and governance of information technology (IT) management in the organisation to enable reliable, effective and efficient systems, processes and technologies aligned with the organisat

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What we offer

Eskom is committed to cultivating a workplace that attracts top talent and inspires high-performing employees.

Work:

We promote purpose-driven work through results-oriented culture, collaboration, and impactful projects.

Opportunities:

Growth is supported through upskilling, mentorship, job rotation, formal learning, and career advancement.

People:

We foster an inclusive culture valuing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Rewards:

Competitive total rewards include incentives and benefits.

Organisation:

We drive positive impact via CSR initiatives, Women in Power, and Disability Programmes.

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Crowdsourcing

Eskom's crowdsourcing platform supplements its skills base to address operational challenges and resolve business needs.

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Company Benefits

Training & Development

Opportunities to enhance skills and career growth.

Pension Fund

Contributions from both employer and employee.

Medical Insurance

Five subsidised options for non-managers.

Home Loans

Competitive interest rates for employees.

Service Leave

Leave after six years of service.

Parental Leave

Paid adoption, maternity, and parental leave.

Library Services

Access to research and library facilities.

Cafeteria

Facilities available at selected sites.

Please note: Benefits may differ based on grade of position.

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Eskom generates, transmits and distributes over 86% of South Africa's electricity.

Join a team of more than 40,000 professionals working together to shape the nation’s energy future and support economic growth across the country.

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