Position Summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job Category: Engineering, Technical, Production & Manufacturing
Position: Internship
Location: Tutuka Power Station, Standerton, Mpumalanga
Department: Maintenance
Position/Task Grade: L5
Remuneration: Market Related
Employment Equity: No
About the Internship
Eskom is offering an internship opportunity at Tutuka Power Station in Mpumalanga for suitably qualified candidates with technical and engineering-related qualifications.
Successful applicants will go through Eskom’s recruitment process and, if selected, may be placed within Eskom Operations across different divisions.
The internship provides an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience through institutionalised training and on-the-job training.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the qualification routes specified in the advertisement:
- National N6 Certificate with Trade Subjects in:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Electronics
OR
- National N4/N5 Certificate with Trade Subjects.
OR
- Grade 12 with:
- Mathematics – 50%
- Physical Science – 50%
- English – 40%
OR
- N3 with:
- Mathematics – 50%
- Engineering Science – 50%
- English – 40%
OR
- NCV Level 4 with:
- Mathematics – 50%
- Science – 50%
- English – 40%
Citizenship Requirement
Applicants must be South African citizens.
Skills and Competencies
Although no specific technical skills are listed under the skills section, Eskom indicates that applicants should demonstrate strong workplace and interpersonal qualities.
Behavioural Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Customer-focused behaviour
- Teamwork
- Politeness
- Promptness
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Self-starting ability
- Assertiveness
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Candidates should have:
- Good communication skills
- Sound interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Liaising skills
Applicants should be able to work effectively with colleagues, supervisors and other stakeholders in a professional environment.
Key Responsibility
The successful intern will receive:
Institutionalised training and on-the-job training.
This means the internship is intended to combine structured learning with practical workplace exposure. Candidates may have the opportunity to apply their technical knowledge in an operational environment and develop experience relevant to their chosen technical field.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may be suitable for candidates who have completed technical studies in areas such as Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics and need practical workplace exposure.
It can be particularly relevant to candidates who have completed N4, N5, N6, N3, NCV Level 4 or qualifying Grade 12 subjects, depending on which route they meet.
Before applying, candidates should carefully compare their subjects and marks with the requirements in the official advertisement.
Application Instructions
Applicants are instructed to apply online using the application link provided with the vacancy.
When submitting the application:
- Select the appropriate internship/training programme.
- Quote the correct reference number for the application.
- Clearly indicate the training programme being applied for.
- Ensure that the information supplied on the application is accurate.
- Submit the application before the stated closing date.
- Keep copies of the application and supporting documents for your records.
Important Notice
Eskom states that applicants will undergo a recruitment process. Being eligible to apply does not automatically guarantee selection.
The advertisement further states that if an applicant has not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
Why This Internship Is Valuable
An internship in an Eskom Operations environment can provide valuable exposure to the electricity and energy sector. For technical graduates, practical experience can help bridge the gap between classroom-based learning and workplace requirements.
The combination of structured institutional training and on-the-job training can help interns develop professional discipline, communication skills, teamwork and practical understanding of maintenance and operational environments.
For candidates interested in building a career in the energy, electrical, mechanical or electronics sectors, this type of workplace exposure can be an important step toward developing their technical career.
Application Reminder
Location: Tutuka Power Station, Standerton, Mpumalanga
Department: Maintenance
Position Grade: L5
Contract: Internship
Remuneration: Market Related
Citizenship: South African citizens required
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online through the official Eskom careers/application link and quote the relevant reference number and training programme.