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: 17-07-2026
Sunninghill
Task Grade: P16 Area of specialisation: To provide technical and business inputs to the conceptualisation, pre–feasibility studies and business planning of new capacity projects and existing plant capacity upgrades. Department: Grid Planning and Development Business Unit: Project Development Location: Megawatt Park
Apply by: 23-07-2026
Sunninghill
Position/Task Grade: YY1 Area of specialization: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Department: Generation Business Unit: Various Departments Location: MWP Reference Number: Closing Date: 23 July 2026
Apply by: 21-07-2026
Witbank
Position: Plant Operator Operating X18, Position/Task Grade: T06, Area of specialization: To operate plant in, accordance with laid down instructions and procedures, Department: Operating, Business Unit: Matla Power Station Location: Kriel, Mpumalanga
Apply by: 23-07-2026
Johannesburg
To conduct investigations of irregularities, criminal activities, security incidents and breaches at business unit level in Eskom NTCSA Holdings environment and to report on the results of such investigations. Department: Security Business Unit: Central Grid (Gauteng) Location: Germiston - Simmerpan
Apply by: 22-07-2026
Germiston
Senior Manager Project Portfolio Delivery will be responsible for providing direction and leadership to project management teams for planning, formulating, managing and maintaining professional project support strategies, services, resources, and controls necessary for the success of the portfolio. Position/Task Grade: EEE. Business Unit: Projects
Apply by: 24-07-2026
Gauteng
To take overall responsibility for the development and management of the Civils portfolio within Construction Services, ensuring sustainable delivery, profitability and growth while driving a strong SHEQ culture across all Civils projects. Position: Re Advert Middle Manager Portfolio Position/Task Grade: M18 Department: Civils Business Unit: C

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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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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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