Engineer In Training X9 Opportunity at Eskom Lethabo Power Station, Deneysville

Eskom is inviting applications for nine Engineer in Training positions covering Mechanical, Control and Instrumentation, Electrical, Chemical and related engineering disciplines at Lethabo Power Station. This internship opportunity is aimed at suitably qualified engineering graduates who are ready to gain practical workplace exposure within the electricity and energy sector. The positions carry Task Grade L7 and offer market-related remuneration, with the business unit based at Lethabo Power Station in the Free State. Successful applicants will receive institutionalised and on-the-job training while gaining exposure to Eskom’s operational environment. Applications for the Engineer in Training X9 opportunity close on 5 October 2026.

The programme is designed to help qualified engineering graduates develop practical workplace experience after completing their studies. Participants will be introduced to the organisation’s working environment through structured training and practical exposure while building an understanding of engineering-related responsibilities. The opportunity covers a range of engineering disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical Heavy Current, Electrical Light Current, Electronics, Mechatronics and Chemical Engineering. Applicants should be prepared to learn from experienced employees, follow Eskom’s policies and procedures and contribute positively to the assigned working environment. Those selected will go through a recruitment process and, if successful, may be placed in Eskom Operations across the divisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in institutionalised training as part of the Engineer in Training programme.
• Complete on-the-job training and gain practical exposure to engineering activities.
• Apply relevant academic knowledge during assigned training and workplace activities.
• Develop an understanding of engineering operations within the Eskom environment.
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to departmental and operational activities.
• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism when carrying out assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach when interacting with colleagues, stakeholders and other relevant parties.
• Follow Eskom policies, procedures and workplace requirements during training and assigned duties.
• Use effective communication skills when receiving information, providing updates and engaging with others.
• Apply sound interpersonal skills when building productive working relationships.
• Develop and use negotiation and liaising skills where required.
• Approach responsibilities with politeness, promptness and professionalism.
• Demonstrate energy, initiative and a self-starter attitude during training and daily activities.
• Display appropriate assertiveness when handling work-related responsibilities and interactions.
• Participate actively in the learning opportunities provided through the programme.

Requirements and Skills

• Applicants must have a fully completed BEng or BSc Eng qualification in one of the relevant engineering fields.
• Relevant disciplines include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Heavy Current, Electrical Light Current, Electronics, Mechatronics and Chemical Engineering.
• Applicants must be South African citizens.
• Candidates should have an interest in developing practical engineering experience within the electricity and energy sector.
• Knowledge of Eskom’s policies and procedures is an important requirement.
• Good communication skills are required.
• Sound interpersonal skills are important for working effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Negotiation skills will be beneficial where interaction and coordination are required.
• Liaising skills are important for engaging with relevant people within the organisation.
• Candidates should demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
• A customer-focused approach is expected.
• Applicants should be team players who can contribute positively to a collaborative workplace.
• Candidates should be polite, prompt, energetic and willing to take initiative.
• A self-starter attitude will be beneficial during training and workplace assignments.
• Appropriate assertiveness and confidence will support effective participation in the programme.

The Engineer in Training X9 programme at Eskom Lethabo Power Station offers qualified engineering graduates an opportunity to move from academic study into a structured professional environment. The training can provide practical exposure to how engineering knowledge is applied within a large electricity and energy organisation. Because the programme covers several engineering disciplines, it may be relevant to graduates from mechanical, electrical, electronics, mechatronics and chemical engineering backgrounds who want to develop workplace competence. Participants will be expected to learn continuously, follow established procedures and work effectively with others throughout their training. The opportunity can help graduates strengthen their understanding of professional engineering responsibilities while gaining experience in an operational environment.

The role also places importance on professional and interpersonal qualities alongside technical qualifications. Eskom identifies teamwork, integrity, professionalism and customer focus as important behavioural expectations for the position. Communication, interpersonal, negotiation and liaison skills will also support effective interaction with colleagues and stakeholders. Candidates should therefore be prepared to work collaboratively while taking responsibility for their own learning and assigned duties. An energetic and self-starting attitude can also help participants make full use of the institutionalised and on-the-job training provided.

An important part of the application process is the recruitment and placement stage. Candidates will go through Eskom’s recruitment process and, if successful, may be placed within Eskom Operations across the divisions. Applicants should therefore be prepared to work in the operational environment to which they are assigned and to participate fully in the training programme. Eskom also instructs applicants to quote the reference number for the application and the specific training programme they are applying for. The listing reference for this vacancy is eskom_007105, and candidates should ensure that the correct information is used when completing their applications.

The Engineer in Training positions are offered as internships with market-related remuneration and are listed as non-Employment Equity positions. Eskom states that it is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity and that preference may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with its employment equity plan and targets. The organisation also encourages candidates with disabilities to apply and reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised posts. Eskom further maintains a smoke-free environment for employees and visitors in the workplace. Applicants should review these conditions carefully before submitting their applications.

The closing date for the Engineer in Training X9 opportunity is 5 October 2026. Interested engineering graduates should ensure that they meet the relevant qualification and citizenship requirements and submit their applications online before the deadline. Eskom advises applicants that if they have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, they should accept that their application was unsuccessful. This opportunity is suitable for graduates who want structured training and practical exposure across engineering-related functions within Eskom. Candidates should also ensure that they quote the correct reference number and training programme when applying.

Apply here: https://eskomcareers.ci.hr/?controller=Listings&method=view&listingid=835afede-ac70-4b40-a6c1-d4912368d1e2