Eskom invites suitably qualified South Africans to apply for a range of learner, YES, internship, graduate, technician and senior-level vacancies currently available across its operations. The opportunities include positions at Matimba Power Station, Camden Power Station and Tutuka Power Station, among other locations. Some vacancies are aimed at young people starting their careers, while others are suited to qualified and experienced professionals. Several of the listed opportunities have closing dates between 15 and 22 September 2026, so applicants should check each vacancy carefully and apply before its deadline.
If you are looking for your first opportunity after studying, want workplace experience or already have several years of professional experience, the current Eskom recruitment drive has different types of jobs to consider.
Eskom is advertising opportunities across several areas, including technical work, engineering, plant operations, human resources, catering and senior professional roles.
The listed vacancies include:
The number of positions differs between vacancies, so applicants should check the details of the specific opportunity they are interested in.
Learner and artisan programmes can be useful for people who want to build practical skills and gain experience in a technical work environment.
At Matimba Power Station, Eskom is advertising 12 Learner Artisan positions.
Tutuka Power Station also has learner artisan opportunities in:
These programmes may suit applicants who have relevant technical qualifications and want to develop their skills in an industrial environment.
Working in an energy and power generation environment can involve strict safety rules, technical processes and practical training. Applicants should therefore make sure they meet the requirements listed for the specific learner artisan position before applying.
There are also Learner Technician vacancies at Camden Power Station.
The current list includes 8 Learner Technician positions covering Mechanical/Chemical areas and 4 Learner Technician positions in Chemistry.
These opportunities may be of interest to candidates who have studied relevant technical or scientific subjects and want to gain practical workplace experience.
Applicants should check the qualifications requested in the individual Eskom advertisement because the requirements can differ depending on the programme.
Young South Africans looking for workplace experience can also look at the Youth Employment Service (YES) opportunity at Kendal Power Station.
Eskom is advertising 9 YES positions at Kendal Power Station.
YES opportunities are designed to give young people workplace exposure and an opportunity to develop skills that can be useful when looking for future employment.
If you are interested in this opportunity, make sure you check the eligibility requirements before applying. Not every applicant will qualify for a YES programme, so it is important to read the full vacancy details.
For candidates who have completed relevant engineering studies, Eskom is advertising 10 Engineer in Training positions at Matimba Power Station.
An Engineer in Training opportunity can provide practical exposure in a professional engineering environment.
Applicants interested in this type of position should carefully check the qualification and other requirements listed by Eskom.
If you have recently completed your engineering studies and are looking for an opportunity to gain workplace experience, this is one of the vacancies you may want to consider.
Matimba Power Station is also advertising 3 Technician in Training positions.
The opportunity covers:
These positions may suit candidates who have the relevant technical background and want to gain practical experience in the electricity and energy sector.
Applicants should check the specific requirements for the Technician in Training vacancy before submitting an application.
Eskom is also recruiting people for Learner Plant Operator positions.
The listed opportunities include:
Plant operators work in an environment where following instructions, understanding processes and taking safety seriously are important.
These opportunities may appeal to candidates who are interested in power station operations and want to build a career in the energy industry.
Not all of the current opportunities are technical.
Matimba Power Station is advertising an Internship Chef position, while Camden Power Station has 4 Learner Intern positions in Human Capital.
The Human Capital opportunity may be suitable for candidates interested in the people and administration side of a large organisation.
The Chef internship gives candidates interested in catering an opportunity to gain experience in a workplace connected to a major power station.
Applicants should check the individual requirements for each internship because the qualifications and eligibility conditions may be different.
Eskom is also recruiting experienced professionals.
The current opportunities include senior and specialist positions, meaning the recruitment drive is not limited to school leavers, learners, interns and graduates.
One of the listed opportunities is for a Senior Store Person, while other senior-level positions include areas such as financial modelling, auditing and information systems support.
Experienced job seekers should regularly check the Eskom careers platform because vacancies can change and new opportunities may be added.
Because Eskom has many different vacancies available, applicants should not assume that the requirements are the same for every position.
Before applying, check:
Some of the listed vacancies have closing dates between 15 and 22 September 2026.
This means some opportunities may close soon, so eligible applicants should avoid waiting until the last day.
A clear and updated CV can make the application process easier.
Your CV should show your:
When applying for a learner, internship or graduate opportunity, make sure your education and relevant qualifications are easy to find on your CV.
For senior positions, clearly list your relevant professional experience and skills.
Most importantly, only apply for positions where you meet the stated minimum requirements.
The current Eskom vacancies cover different career stages.
You may find an opportunity if you are:
The correct opportunity will depend on your qualifications, experience and the requirements listed in the individual advertisement.
There is no single closing date for all the Eskom vacancies listed above.
Some of the opportunities have closing dates between 15 and 22 September 2026. Applicants should therefore open the specific vacancy they want to apply for and check its closing date.
Do not assume that because one Eskom vacancy is still open, all of the other positions will remain available.
Applications for the advertised opportunities can be made through the Eskom careers platform.
Once on the careers page, search through the available vacancies and select the position that matches your qualifications and experience.
Read the full vacancy information before applying. Check the closing date and make sure your application contains the information requested by Eskom.
If you are a young South African looking for your first workplace opportunity, a graduate seeking practical experience or an experienced professional looking for your next career move, the current Eskom vacancies 2026 are worth checking while the relevant positions remain open.
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