Eskom is looking for fresh South African graduates who want a real‑world internship in the Electricity, Energy & Water Supply field. If you studied Surveying, Geomatics or Geographic Information Science (GIS), this Graduate‑In‑Training Programme for 2026 might be your next step. You’ll get hands‑on work in the Cape Coastal Cluster’s Land Development Department, learning how a big national company runs its projects.
When and Where
Deadline to apply: 9 January 2026
Location: East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
What the Programme Looks Like
The Graduate‑In‑Training Programme is a paid internship that lets you practice the skills you learned in school. It focuses on land development work, giving you exposure to real projects that affect communities and the environment. The training happens inside Eskom’s Cape Coastal Cluster, where you’ll work side‑by‑side with experienced professionals.
Details About the Internship
- Role: Graduate‑In‑Training
- Grade: L7
- Business Unit: Cape Coastal Cluster
- Department: Land Development
- Type: Internship
- Pay: Market‑related salary
- Reference No.: eskom_002379
What You Need to Apply
To be considered, you must have one of the following degrees:
- Bachelor’s in Surveying
- Bachelor’s in Geomatics
- Bachelor’s in Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate can:
- Talk clearly and write well
- Take safety seriously in all tasks
- Work carefully and follow through on assignments
- Show responsibility and stay committed to their job
- Keep a positive outlook, even when things get tough
- Enjoy working as part of a team
Employment Equity Note
This position is not an Employment Equity role. Eskom may choose not to fill the position if it feels the applicant pool is not the right fit.
Apply Now
Submit Your Application for the Eskom Graduate‑In‑Training Programme 2026
Make sure to upload all required documents and complete every section of the online form.
What Happens After You Apply
If we don’t hear from you within 28 days after the closing date, please assume your application was not successful. We appreciate your interest and wish you luck with your career plans.
This internship is a great chance for new graduates who want hands‑on experience in land development, surveying and geospatial work at one of South Africa’s biggest state‑owned companies. If you want to grow your knowledge in real projects, bring your skills to the Cape Coastal Cluster, and build a solid foundation for your future, apply before 9 January 2026. Good luck, and we hope to see you join the team!