Eskom is offering 9 Engineer in Training opportunities for recently qualified engineering graduates. The programme provides successful candidates with institutionalised and on-the-job training within Eskom Operations.

Applicants must have fully completed a BEng or BSc Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Civil or Chemical Engineering and must be South African citizens.

Job Overview

Job Detail	Information
Company	Eskom
Position	Engineer in Training
Number of Positions	9
Location	Hendrina Power Station, Mpumalanga
Contract Type	Internship
Industry	Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job Category	Engineering, Technical, Production & Manufacturing
Remuneration	Market Related
Listing Reference	eskom_006715
EE Position	Yes
Closing Date	8 September 2026

About the Engineer in Training Programme

The programme provides a training opportunity for recently qualified engineering graduates who want to gain practical experience within Eskom.

Successful candidates will receive a combination of:

• Institutionalised training
• On-the-job training
• Practical exposure within Eskom Operations
• Professional workplace experience
• Opportunities to develop technical and interpersonal skills

Applicants will undergo Eskom’s recruitment process and, if successful, will be placed within Eskom Operations across the divisions.

Engineering Fields Required

Applicants must have fully completed a BEng or BSc Engineering degree in one of the following disciplines:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

• Have a fully completed Engineering Degree
• Hold a BEng or BSc Eng qualification in one of the specified disciplines
• Be a South African citizen

The supplied vacancy does not specify previous work experience as a minimum requirement, making the programme particularly relevant to recently qualified engineering graduates.

Key Responsibilities

The main purpose of the position is training and development.

Successful candidates will be afforded:

• Institutionalised training
• On-the-job training

The programme is intended to provide graduates with practical exposure while developing their professional engineering capabilities within Eskom’s operational environment.

Skills and Competencies

Leadership

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Ability to work as a team player

Behavioural Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Customer focus

Knowledge

Candidates should be willing and able to develop knowledge of:

• Eskom policies and procedures

Skills

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Good communication skills
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Liaising skills

Personal Attributes

Eskom is looking for candidates who are:

• Polite
• Prompt
• Energetic
• Self-starters
• Assertive

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is particularly suited to recent engineering graduates who have completed the required BEng or BSc Engineering qualification and want to gain structured workplace experience.

You may be a strong candidate if you have recently graduated in:

Mechanical Engineering: suitable for graduates interested in mechanical equipment, plant systems and maintenance environments.

Electronics Engineering: suitable for graduates interested in electronic systems and related technical environments.

Civil Engineering: suitable for graduates interested in infrastructure and civil engineering environments.

Chemical Engineering: suitable for graduates interested in chemical processes and industrial operations.

The specific duties for each engineering discipline are not detailed in the supplied advertisement, so applicants should not assume placement into a particular department or project.

Remuneration

The remuneration for the Engineer in Training programme is advertised as:

Market Related

No specific monetary amount is provided in the vacancy.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the official Eskom recruitment platform.

When searching for the opportunity, use:

Listing Reference: eskom_006715

Ensure that your application clearly states your completed engineering qualification and discipline.

Closing Date: 8 September 2026

Applications should be submitted before the closing date.

Important Notice

If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, Eskom advises that you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Eskom also reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised positions.

Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment Equity

Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with its Employment Equity Plan, goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Eskom is committed to maintaining a smoke-free environment for employees and visitors at its workplaces.

CV Tips for Eskom Engineer in Training Applicants

Because this opportunity targets recently qualified engineers, your academic and technical background should be prominent on your CV.

Near the top, clearly state:

• Your completed degree
• Engineering discipline
• University
• Graduation/completion year
• Major engineering subjects
• Final-year project
• Technical/software skills
• Vacation work or internships, if applicable

For example:

Qualification: BEng Mechanical Engineering
Institution: [University Name]
Completed: 2026
Final-Year Project: [Project title]

Highlight Your Final-Year Project

Recent graduates may not have extensive employment experience, so your final-year engineering project can be valuable evidence of your capabilities.

Briefly explain:

• The problem you investigated
• Your responsibilities
• Engineering principles applied
• Software or equipment used
• Results achieved

Also include relevant university projects, laboratory work, practical training and vacation work.

Technical Skills

Include only the engineering tools and software you genuinely know, such as CAD, modelling, programming, data analysis or engineering design software relevant to your discipline.

Example CV Profile

“Recently qualified engineering graduate with a strong academic foundation and an interest in developing practical experience within the energy industry. A motivated team player with good communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, committed to continuous professional development and safe engineering practices.”

Adapt this to your actual engineering discipline and experience.

Possible Interview Questions

Candidates should prepare for questions such as:

1. Tell us about yourself and your engineering background.
2. Why did you choose your particular engineering discipline?
3. Why do you want to join Eskom’s Engineer in Training programme?
4. What do you know about Eskom’s operations?
5. Tell us about your final-year engineering project.
6. What was the biggest technical challenge you encountered during your studies?
7. How did you solve a difficult engineering problem?
8. Tell us about a project where you worked as part of a team.
9. How would you handle a disagreement with another engineer or team member?
10. What does engineering safety mean to you?
11. How would you approach a technical problem you have never encountered before?
12. What engineering software or technical tools are you comfortable using?
13. What does professional integrity mean to an engineer?
14. How do you manage deadlines and multiple responsibilities?
15. What do you hope to learn from the Engineer in Training programme?
16. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five years?
17. Why should Eskom select you for one of these nine positions?

Interview Preparation Tip

Before an interview, revise your final-year project and core engineering subjects. You should be able to explain your project clearly, including the problem, methodology, engineering principles, calculations or tools used, challenges and results.

For a graduate programme, interviewers may be interested not only in what you already know but also in your ability to learn, solve problems, work safely, collaborate with others and apply engineering theory in a practical environment.