ESKOM LEARNER ARTISAN PROGRAMME – 6 APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Eskom is inviting applications for 6 Learner Artisan opportunities within its Generation Business Unit at Lethabo Power Station, Free State.

Successful applicants will receive institutional and on-the-job training, providing an opportunity to develop practical artisan skills in the electricity and energy sector.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Position: Learner Artisan
Number of Opportunities: 6
Reference Number: eskom_007072
Position/Task Grade: L5
Division: Generation Business Unit
Business Unit: Lethabo Power Station
Department: Human Resources
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job Category: Maintenance
Location: Deneysville, Free State
Contract: Apprenticeship
Remuneration: Market Related
Closing Date: 02 October 2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants may qualify with one of the following:

• National N6 Certificate with relevant Trade Subjects in Mechanical, Electrical, or Control & Instrumentation; OR
• National N4/N5 Certificate with relevant Trade Subjects; OR
• 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%

Applicants must also be South African citizens.

WHAT THE PROGRAMME OFFERS

Successful candidates will receive:

• Institutionalised artisan training
• Practical on-the-job training
• Exposure to Eskom operations
• Workplace experience within the energy sector
• Development of relevant technical and artisan skills

Successful applicants may be placed within Eskom Operations across its divisions following the recruitment process.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Integrity and professionalism
• Customer focus
• Negotiation and liaison skills
• Energy and initiative
• Politeness and promptness
• Ability to work as a self-starter
• Assertiveness

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted ONLINE through Eskom’s official recruitment process.

When applying, make sure you quote:

Reference Number: eskom_007072

Also clearly indicate the training programme you are applying for.

CLOSING DATE

02 October 2026

If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

Eskom states that employment-equity considerations may apply in line with its employment equity plan, and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.