Eskom Technician in Training X7 – 7 Positions

September 21, 2026 Vickworld

Eskom is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Technician in Training X7 internship opportunities at Lethabo Power Station. A total of 7 positions are available across Performance & Testing, Chemical Engineering, and C&I Maintenance.

The programme provides successful candidates with institutionalised and on-the-job training, offering an opportunity to gain practical experience within Eskom’s operations environment.

Eskom Technician in Training X7

Company: Eskom
Position: Technician in Training X7
Reference: eskom_007107
Number of Positions: 7
Business Unit: Lethabo Power Station
Location: Deneysville, Free State
Contract Type: Internship
Task Grade: TR2
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Department: Human Resources
Remuneration: Market Related
Closing Date: 5 October 2026

Areas of Training

The seven positions are allocated as follows:

2 × Performance & Testing
3 × Chemical Engineering
2 × C&I Maintenance

Successful applicants will undergo structured institutionalised training as well as practical on-the-job training.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be afforded:

Institutionalised training
On-the-job training
Practical exposure within Eskom operations
Opportunities to develop technical and workplace skills

Applicants may be placed within Eskom Operations across the relevant divisions following the recruitment process.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a fully completed:

S4/S5
Diploma

The qualification must be in one of the following fields:

Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Light Current Engineering
Chemical Engineering

Additional Requirements

Applicants must:

Be South African citizens
Meet the required academic qualifications
Be willing to undergo Eskom’s recruitment and selection process
Be able to participate in the required institutionalised and workplace training

Skills and Competencies

Eskom is looking for candidates who demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

Skills

Communication skills
Sound interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills
Liaising skills

Behavioural Competencies

Integrity
Professionalism
Customer-focused approach
Teamwork

Personal Attributes

Politeness
Promptness
Energy and enthusiasm
Self-starter
Assertiveness

Applicants should also have knowledge of Eskom policies and procedures.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for South African citizens who have fully completed an S4/S5 or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical Light Current, or Chemical Engineering and are seeking practical workplace training and technical experience.

Candidates interested in the Performance & Testing, Chemical Engineering, or C&I Maintenance training streams can apply, provided they meet the stated qualification requirements.

Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Location

Lethabo Power Station, Deneysville, Free State

Closing Date

5 October 2026

Applications should be submitted online before the closing date. Applicants must quote the Eskom reference number eskom_007107 and specify the training programme they are applying for.

Eskom states that applicants who have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

About Eskom

Eskom is South Africa’s national electricity utility and operates across the electricity generation, transmission and distribution value chain. The Technician in Training programme provides candidates with an opportunity to receive structured training and practical exposure within the organisation.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply online through the Eskom careers portal.

When applying, ensure that you:

Select the Technician in Training X7 opportunity.
Quote reference eskom_007107.
Clearly indicate the relevant training programme you are applying for.
Submit your application before 5 October 2026.
Ensure that your qualifications and supporting information are accurately captured.

Apply