Eskom is inviting suitably qualified South African candidates to apply for 3 Learner Artisan Welder opportunities in Mpumalanga.

The programme will provide successful candidates with institutionalised and on-the-job training, making it suitable for applicants who have completed the required welding qualification and want to develop practical artisan skills within Eskom.

Job Overview

Job Detail	Information
Company	Eskom
Position	Learner Artisan – Welder
Number of Positions	3
Location	Mpumalanga
Industry	Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Contract Type	Internship
Remuneration	Market Related
Listing Reference	eskom_006712
EE Position	No
Citizenship	South African Citizen
Closing Date	7 September 2026

About the Eskom Learner Artisan Welder Programme

The Learner Artisan programme is a training opportunity for candidates who want to develop their practical skills in the welding trade.

Successful applicants will receive:

• Institutionalised training
• On-the-job training
• Practical workplace exposure
• Opportunities to develop technical and professional skills

The supplied vacancy does not provide a detailed breakdown of the welding tasks or training modules that learners will complete.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification routes:

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

Applicants must have:

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

OR

Option 2: Grade 12 + NCV Level 4 Welding

Applicants must have:

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

Applicants must also be:

• South African citizens

Is Previous Experience Required?

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

The programme may therefore be suitable for candidates who have completed the required academic and technical qualifications but have not yet gained formal workplace experience.

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 to develop and apply knowledge of:

• Eskom policies and procedures

Skills

Candidates should demonstrate:

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

Personal Attributes

Eskom is looking for individuals who are:

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

What Will Successful Learners Receive?

Successful candidates will be afforded both:

Institutionalised training and on-the-job training.

The programme provides learners with an opportunity to develop practical workplace skills while gaining exposure to Eskom’s working environment.

Specific training modules and technical responsibilities are not detailed in the supplied advertisement.

Remuneration

The position offers:

Market-related remuneration

The vacancy does not provide a specific stipend or salary amount.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the official Eskom recruitment platform.

When searching for or completing your application, use:

Listing Reference: eskom_006712

Closing Date: 7 September 2026

Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline.

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

Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Eskom is also 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 its 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 Welder Applicants

Because this is a learner opportunity, make your technical qualification and subject results easy to find on your CV.

For example:

Grade 12: Completed
Mathematics: 60%
Science: 58%
English: 55%
Technical Qualification: N4 Welding
Institution: [College Name]

Use your actual results and qualification.

If you completed practical workshop training, include the welding skills and techniques you genuinely learned.

Relevant experience could include:

• Welding workshop practicals
• Preparing materials for welding
• Measuring and marking
• Reading basic technical drawings
• Cutting and grinding
• Using welding equipment
• Using hand and power tools
• Workshop housekeeping
• Following safety procedures
• Correct use of PPE

If you have been exposed to specific welding processes during your studies, mention them accurately rather than simply listing every type of welding.

Example CV Profile

“Motivated welding graduate seeking an opportunity to develop practical trade skills through Eskom’s Learner Artisan programme. Safety-conscious, hardworking and eager to learn, with a technical foundation in welding and the ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team.”

Possible Interview Questions

Prepare for questions such as:

1. Tell us about yourself.
2. Why do you want to become a qualified Welder?
3. Why do you want to complete your training with Eskom?
4. What welding qualification have you completed?
5. What welding processes did you learn during your studies?
6. What PPE should be worn when welding?
7. Why is eye and face protection important during welding?
8. What safety checks should you perform before starting welding work?
9. What tools and equipment have you used during your practical training?
10. Why is correct preparation of material important before welding?
11. What is the importance of accurate measurements?
12. How would you respond if you noticed unsafe welding equipment?
13. Tell us about a practical welding project you completed during your studies.
14. What would you do if an experienced artisan gave you an instruction you didn’t understand?
15. Why is good housekeeping important in a welding workshop?
16. Tell us about a time you worked as part of a team.
17. How do you handle constructive feedback?
18. Why should Eskom choose you for one of these three Learner Artisan Welder positions?

Interview Preparation Tip

Before an interview, revise the fundamentals covered during your N3–N6 or NCV welding studies, especially welding safety, PPE, basic welding processes, material preparation, measurements, workshop tools and technical drawings.

For a Learner Artisan position, demonstrate that you are safety-conscious, technically interested, willing to learn, reliable and committed to developing into a skilled artisan.