Eskom’s Graduate Internship Programme 2026 – A Path to a Real‑Life Career
If you’re a fresh graduate in South Africa and the jobs market feels overwhelming, Eskom has a chance you don’t want to miss. Eskom, South Africa’s biggest electricity company, is opening a special internship for newly graduated, unemployed students. It’s called the Graduate Internship Programme 2026. By joining, you’ll learn how big power plants work, meet professionals, and actually give power to the country. It’s a real hands‑on experience that could turn your diploma into a career.
What You Get
- Real workplace exposure: Instead of just studying, you’ll work on real projects.
- Solid training: Eskom will train you in the skills they use every day.
- Team‑based learning: You’ll rotate through teams, learning how different parts of an electrical company fit together.
- Pay and benefits: The internship pays you, so you can focus on learning without worries.
- Future job prospects: Many interns get full‑time offers after the training period.
Key Dates & Locations
- Application deadline: 28 October 2025
- Work sites: Lots of Eskom locations across South Africa – you’ll get a chance to visit plants, offices, and research centres.
Why You Should Apply
- Modern industry: Electricity is essential, and Eskom keeps South Africa powered. The skills you learn are highly sought after.
- Professional growth: You’ll get mentors, get to shadow senior staff, and practice project management on real problems.
- Networking: Meet people from all over the country and build a professional network that lasts a lifetime.
- Hands‑on science and tech: Whether you love numbers, technology, or people, Eskom offers roles that match.
Open Positions – Quick Reference
Below is a simplified list of the main categories of internships and the qualifications each needs. We’re keeping it brief so you can see your match quickly.
| Role | What you need | Example fields |
|---|---|---|
| Governance & Compliance | Diploma or degree in Commerce or Auditing | Accounting, Finance |
| Security Risk Management | Diploma in Security Risk Management or similar | Protection, Safety |
| Human Resources | B Degree, BTech or Advanced Diploma in HR or Behavioural Sciences | People Management |
| Maths & Actuarial Science | B Degree or BSc in Mathematics, Mathematical Science, or Actuarial Science | Numbers, Risk |
| Northern Cape Special | Various – from Land Surveying to IT to Finance | Agriculture, Geology, Business |
| Financial Management | B Degree or BTech in Commerce, Accounting, Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Finance, Economics | Finance, Tech |
| North West University | Bachelor’s in fields like Surveying, IT, Accounting, etc. | Engineering, IT, Business |
| North West Tech | National Diploma in Surveying, Finance, Marketing, IT, etc. | Tech, Business |
| Logistics | Completed B Comm or B Degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics | Shipping, Planning |
| Computer Science & IT | Completed B Comm or B Degree in Computer Science or IT | Coding, Systems |
| Finance | Completed BCom Accounting | Accounting, Finance |
| OHS & Security | Completed Degree in Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Security, Policing | Safety, Health |
| Free State Special | B Degree, BTech or Diploma in fields like Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Geology | Business, Engineering |
| HR & Behavioural Sciences | B Degree, BTech or Diploma in Human Resources or Behavioural Sciences | People |
| Engineers in Training | B Eng/BSc Eng in Chemical, Electronic, or Electrical Engineering | Engineering |
If you match a qualification, you can zoom into that specific role on the Eskom careers site.
How to Apply
- Visit the Eskom Careers portal – open the link below and search for the internship category that fits you.
https://eskomcareers.ci.hr - Choose the role – the portal will show a short description and the exact qualification needed.
- Fill out the online form – you’ll upload your CV, cover letter, and any other documents.
- Follow up – after you submit, you can track your application status on the portal.
Tip: Use the search box to type the role name (e.g., “Governance & Compliance”) for quick access.
Why This Matters for Your Future
The energy sector is a big part of the global economy, and South Africa’s power grid needs people who know how to build, run, and protect it. Eskom’s internship gives you the inside view of that industry. You come away with:
- Hands‑on skills that employers love.
- Real projects you can add to your portfolio.
- Professional contacts for future job hunting.
- Confidence that you can tackle real problems.
Ready to Take the Step?
If you’re ready to turn your studies into a career, you need to get your application ready fast. The deadline is 28 October 2025, so make sure to prepare your CV, write a short cover letter, and find the role that matches your degree.
After you apply, you’ll have a chance to start the next chapter: an internship that could lead to full‑time work and a future in power, technology, finance, or many other exciting fields at Eskom.
Good luck – and let the power of your education light the way!