Eskom is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for 3 Learner Artisan Instrument Mechanician opportunities in Mpumalanga.

This opportunity is aimed at candidates with the required Instrumentation qualifications who want to develop their careers within Eskom. Applicants will go through a recruitment process and, if successful, may be placed within Eskom Operations across its divisions.

Job Overview

Job Detail	Information
Company	Eskom
Position	Learner Artisan – Instrument Mechanician
Number of Positions	3
Location	Mpumalanga
Industry	Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job Category	Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Contract Type	Internship
Remuneration	Market Related
Listing Reference	eskom_006709
EE Position	No
Closing Date	7 September 2026

About the Eskom Learner Artisan Instrument Mechanician Opportunity

Eskom is recruiting candidates who have completed the required studies in Instrumentation.

Applicants will undergo Eskom’s recruitment process. Candidates who are successful may be placed within Eskom Operations across the divisions.

The supplied advertisement does not provide details regarding the programme duration or specific training modules.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification routes:

Option 1: Grade 12 + N3/N4/N5/N6 Instrumentation

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• N3, N4, N5 or N6 Certificate in Instrumentation
• Mathematics – minimum 50%
• Science – minimum 50%
• English – minimum 40%

OR

Option 2: Grade 12 + NCV Level 4 Instrumentation

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• NCV Level 4 in Instrumentation
• Mathematics – minimum 50%
• Science – minimum 50%
• English – minimum 40%

Is Previous Work Experience Required?

The supplied Eskom advertisement does not list previous work experience as a requirement.

This means candidates who meet the stated academic and technical qualification requirements should not automatically exclude themselves simply because they have not yet gained formal work experience.

Recruitment and Placement

Applicants will be required to go through a recruitment process.

According to Eskom:

Successful applicants may be placed in Eskom Operations across the divisions.

Applicants should therefore be prepared for the possibility that their eventual placement may depend on Eskom’s operational requirements.

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 have or develop knowledge of:

• Eskom policies and procedures

Skills

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Communication skills
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Liaising skills

Personal Attributes

Candidates should be:

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

Remuneration

The remuneration is advertised as:

Market Related

No specific salary or stipend amount is provided in the supplied vacancy.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official Eskom recruitment platform.

When searching for the opportunity or completing your application, use:

Listing Reference: eskom_006709

Applications Close: 7 September 2026

Candidates should ensure that their applications are completed and submitted before the closing date.

Important Notice to Applicants

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.

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

Employment Equity

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

CV Tips for Eskom Learner Artisan Instrument Mechanician Applicants

For this vacancy, your Instrumentation qualification and academic results should be easy for recruiters to identify.

Your education section should clearly show:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Mathematics percentage
• Science percentage
• English percentage
• N3/N4/N5/N6 Instrumentation qualification, if applicable
• NCV Level 4 Instrumentation qualification, if applicable
• Institution/TVET College
• Year completed

For example:

Grade 12: Completed
Mathematics: 61%
Science: 57%
English: 63%
Technical Qualification: N4 Instrumentation
Institution: [College Name]

Use your actual results.

Highlight Relevant Technical Training

If you gained practical exposure during college workshops or practical assignments, include the relevant skills you genuinely possess.

Depending on your training, these might include:

• Basic instrumentation principles
• Measurement principles
• Reading technical diagrams
• Electrical fundamentals
• Basic fault-finding
• Using measuring equipment
• Understanding sensors and instrumentation devices
• Workshop safety
• Following technical procedures
• Basic control-system principles

Only include technical competencies you genuinely learned during your studies or practical training.

Example CV Profile

“Motivated Instrumentation graduate seeking an opportunity to develop practical artisan skills through Eskom’s Learner Artisan programme. Technically minded, safety-conscious and eager to learn, with strong teamwork and communication skills and a commitment to developing a career in instrumentation.”

Possible Interview Questions

Candidates should prepare for questions such as:

1. Tell us about yourself.
2. Why do you want to become an Instrument Mechanician?
3. Why do you want to join Eskom?
4. What Instrumentation qualification have you completed?
5. What do you understand about the work of an Instrument Mechanician?
6. What is instrumentation used for in an industrial environment?
7. What is the difference between a sensor and a transmitter?
8. What is meant by calibration?
9. Why is accurate measurement important in an industrial process?
10. What measuring instruments or equipment did you use during your studies?
11. What safety precautions should be followed before working on instrumentation equipment?
12. What do you understand about basic electrical circuits?
13. Tell us about a practical project you completed during your Instrumentation studies.
14. What would you do if you were given a technical task that you did not understand?
15. How would you respond if you noticed an unsafe condition while working?
16. Tell us about a time you worked successfully as part of a team.
17. How do you handle constructive criticism from a supervisor?
18. What does integrity mean to you in the workplace?
19. Are you willing to learn and undergo further technical training?
20. Why should Eskom select you for one of these three Learner Artisan Instrument Mechanician positions?

Interview Preparation Tip

Before an interview, revise the fundamentals covered during your N3–N6 or NCV Instrumentation studies, particularly measurement principles, instrumentation fundamentals, sensors, transmitters, calibration, basic electrical concepts, technical drawings and workplace safety.

Because this is a learner opportunity, demonstrating technical interest, safety awareness, willingness to learn, teamwork, reliability and professionalism may be just as important as answering every technical question perfectly.