Eskom invites suitably qualified South African applicants to apply for four Learner Artisan Apprenticeship opportunities at Kriel Power Station in Mpumalanga.

Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026

Apprenticeship Location: Kriel Power Station, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Eskom Learner Artisan Apprenticeships 2026

Eskom is recruiting four Learner Artisans for apprenticeship training through its Kriel Power Station business unit.

Successful applicants will receive:

• Institutionalised training.
• On-the-job training.
• Practical workplace exposure within Eskom operations.

Apprenticeship Overview

Organisation: Eskom
Position: Learner Artisan
Number of Posts: 4
Listing Reference: eskom_006506
Position / Task Grade: L5
Department: Human Resources
Business Unit: Kriel Power Station
Location: Kriel, Mpumalanga
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Remuneration: Market related
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Application Method: Online

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants may qualify through one of the following routes:

• National N6 Certificate with relevant trade subjects.
• National N4/N5 Certificate with relevant trade subjects.
• Grade 12 with:
  • Mathematics – 50%
  • Physical Science – 50%
  • English – 40%
• N3 with:
  • Mathematics – 50%
  • Science – 50%
  • English – 40%
• NCV Level 4 with:
  • Mathematics – 50%
  • Science – 50%
  • English – 40%

Trade Fields

The N6 route includes trade subjects in fields such as:

• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Electronics
• Measurement Control and Instrumentation
• Fitting
• Fitting and Turning
• Boilermaking
• Welding
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• Rigging
• Civil
• Millwright
• Bricklaying

Applicants should ensure that their technical subjects are relevant to the artisan training programme for which they are applying.

Citizenship Requirement

Applicants must be:

South African citizens

Training Provided

Successful learners will be afforded:

• Institutionalised training.
• On-the-job training.

Applicants who successfully complete the recruitment process may be placed within Eskom Operations across its divisions.

Skills and Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Good communication skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Liaising skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Behavioural Competencies

Eskom lists the following behavioural qualities:

• Integrity.
• Professionalism.
• Customer focus.

Personal Attributes

Applicants should also demonstrate:

• Politeness.
• Promptness.
• Energy.
• Self-motivation.
• Assertiveness.

Knowledge

Knowledge of Eskom policies and procedures is listed as relevant to the position.

Employment Equity

Eskom is committed to:

• Equality.
• Employment equity.
• Diversity.

Preference may be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups in line with Eskom’s Employment Equity Plan and organisational targets.

Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply for Eskom Learner Artisan Apprenticeships 2026

Applications must be submitted online through the Eskom careers portal.

Click here to apply for Eskom Learner Artisan Apprenticeships 2026

Applicants must quote:

Listing Reference: eskom_006506

Applicants should also clearly identify the training programme for which they are applying.

Apprenticeship Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

28 August 2026

Applicants should ensure that Eskom receives their application before the closing date.