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: 24-07-2026
Germiston
Task Grade: T12 Department: National Control System Support Business Unit: System Operator Division: NTCSA Area of specialization: To provide technical services for investigations, analysis, reporting and monitoring aspects of the power system, including Tele-control, Protection, and Metering in order to maintain the reliability of the power syste
Apply by: 17-07-2026
Sunninghill
Task Grade: P16 Department: Strategic Grid Planning Business Unit: Grid Planning & Development Area of specialization: To provide technical expertise in the formulation of medium- and long-term Transmission grid development and investment plans compliant with customer and National Energy Regulator South Africa (NERSA) requirements, leading to a rel
Apply by: 17-07-2026
Sunninghill
Position/Task Grade: M17 Area of specialization: To provide governance, compliance, and ethics advisory services through an integrated, one-stop approach across the organisation, ensuring effective oversight and promoting consistent, ethical, and valuesbased decision-making, while supporting all organisational activities by ensuring that transactio
Apply by: 17-07-2026
Mpumalanga
Position: Senior Advisor Materials Management (Gx Kusile Power Station) Position/Task Grade: G15 Area of specialization: To mentor, coach, and advise on the compliance material management processes and procedures supply chain operations training and recommend opportunities to optimise the function’s performance Department: PSCM Business Unit: Kus
Apply by: 23-07-2026
Sunninghill
Position/Task Grade: EEE. Area of specialization: Reporting to the General Manager Generation Engineering, the Senior Manager Engineering will be accountable to provide strategic direction and assurance for appropriate technology selection, design, implementation, operation, maintenance, production risk management of the plant and optimise short a
Apply by: 24-07-2026
Germiston
Position/Task Grade: T11 Area of specialization: To utilize the knowledge of chemistry, instrumentation and statistics to solve problems in chemical sciences and to assist engineers to diagnose faults related to plant applications. Department: STSER Business Unit: RT&D Location: Various (Johannesburg, Polokwane, Witbank, Port Elizabeth, Klerksdorp,

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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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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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