Eskom is inviting applications for 12 Learner Artisan positions at Matimba Power Station in Lephalale, Limpopo. The opportunity is aimed at South African candidates with relevant technical qualifications who want to gain institutional and workplace training in an Eskom operations environment.
Position Details
- Position: Learner Artisan x12
- Reference: eskom_006971
- Programme: Learner Artisan / Apprenticeship
- Location: Matimba Power Station, Lephalale, Limpopo
- Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
- Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
- Contract: Internship
- Remuneration: Market-related
- Number of positions: 12
- Closing date: 21 September 2026
- Citizenship: South African citizens only
- EE position: No
About the Opportunity
The Eskom Learner Artisan programme provides successful candidates with a combination of institutionalised training and on-the-job workplace training. Candidates who successfully pass the recruitment process may be placed within Eskom Operations across its divisions.
The programme is suited to applicants who have completed Grade 12 and obtained relevant technical studies in areas such as electrical work, instrumentation, fitting, welding, plumbing, millwright work and other engineering-related trades.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following qualification routes:
Option 1: Grade 12 + N-level technical qualification
Grade 12 together with an N6, N5, N4 or N3 Certificate in one of the following fields:
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Fitting
- Fitting and Turning
- Boilermaking
- Welding
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Rigging
- Civil
- Millwright
- Bricklaying
Applicants must have at least 50% in Mathematics and 50% in Science.
OR
Option 2: Grade 12 + NCV Level 4
Grade 12 together with NCV Level 4 in one of the relevant technical fields listed above, with 50% in Mathematics and 50% in Science.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be South African citizens and meet the required academic and technical qualifications.
Candidates should also demonstrate qualities such as:
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Good communication
- Sound interpersonal skills
- Customer focus
- Initiative
- Assertiveness
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Politeness and professionalism
Knowledge of organisational policies and procedures is also listed among the requirements.
Training and Development
Successful candidates will receive institutionalised training as well as practical on-the-job training. This provides an opportunity to develop technical knowledge and workplace experience within Eskom’s operations environment.
Candidates should understand that the advertisement describes a training opportunity and does not state that completing the programme guarantees permanent employment.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through Eskom’s careers platform.
When applying, candidates should:
- Check that they meet the academic requirements.
- Ensure their CV clearly reflects their relevant technical qualifications.
- Use the correct listing reference: eskom_006971.
- Select the appropriate training programme.
- Complete the online application before the closing date.
- Ensure that all information supplied is accurate.
The official advertisement specifically instructs applicants to quote the reference number and training programme when applying.
Closing date: 21 September 2026
Apply through the official Eskom Careers advertisement
Important Note
Eskom states that applicants who have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful. Eskom also states that it is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity, and that candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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