Graduate in Training x9 Opportunity at Eskom Camden Power Station Mpumalanga

Eskom is inviting suitably qualified graduates to apply for nine Graduate in Training positions at Camden Power Station in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. The internship forms part of Eskom’s Learning Programme and offers unemployed graduates an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience through structured institutionalised and on-the-job training. The nine positions span several business areas, providing successful candidates with exposure to important functions within Eskom’s operations and an opportunity to develop their professional skills in a major electricity and energy organisation.

The Graduate in Training vacancies cover Human Resources, Procurement, Environmental, Materials Management, Integrated Risk and Quality functions. These opportunities are suited to graduates who have completed a relevant B Com or BA degree in one of the specified disciplines and who have no previous work experience. Successful applicants will go through Eskom’s recruitment process and, if selected, may be placed within Eskom Operations across the divisions, giving graduates broader exposure to the organisation and its working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in Eskom’s Graduate in Training Learning Programme.
• Complete institutionalised training designed to develop professional and workplace competencies.
• Participate in practical on-the-job training within the assigned business function.
• Apply relevant academic knowledge to workplace activities and assigned responsibilities.
• Gain practical exposure to the department or functional area in which the successful candidate is placed.
• Develop an understanding of Eskom’s policies, procedures and operational requirements.
• Participate actively in workplace learning and development activities.
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to departmental objectives.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, supervisors, managers and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop sound interpersonal relationships within the workplace.
• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism in all assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach when dealing with internal and relevant external stakeholders.
• Use communication, negotiation and liaising skills appropriately when carrying out workplace responsibilities.
• Complete assigned training activities and workplace tasks accurately and within required timeframes.
• Approach responsibilities with energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• Take initiative in managing allocated work and learning opportunities.
• Demonstrate assertiveness while maintaining respectful and professional conduct.
• Take accountability for assigned responsibilities and personal development.
• Comply with applicable Eskom policies, procedures and workplace standards.
• Support a positive, productive and collaborative working environment.
• Participate in meetings, learning activities and other programme requirements as directed.
• Build practical knowledge and understanding of the assigned business function.
• Support departmental activities according to the scope of the Graduate in Training programme.
• Be prepared to perform responsibilities associated with the allocated training area.
• Participate in Eskom’s recruitment and placement process.
• Accept placement within Eskom Operations across divisions if successfully selected.
• Complete any additional reasonable training-related duties required by the business.

Requirements and Skills

• A fully completed B Com or BA degree in a relevant field is required.
• Acceptable fields of study include Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Logistics, Safety Management, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Environmental Management, Quality Management, Integrated Business Improvement, Health Science, Health Information, Social Science and Industrial Psychology.
• Applicants must be South African citizens.
• No previous work experience is required.
• Candidates must be willing to participate in institutionalised and on-the-job training.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Sound interpersonal skills are required.
• Negotiation skills will be advantageous.
• Good liaising skills are important when engaging with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Candidates must demonstrate integrity and professional conduct.
• A customer-focused approach is required.
• Applicants must be able to work effectively as team players.
• Knowledge of Eskom’s policies and procedures will be relevant to the programme.
• Politeness and respectful workplace behaviour are expected.
• Promptness and reliability are important attributes.
• Candidates should be energetic and willing to participate fully in workplace learning.
• A self-starter attitude is required, with the ability to take initiative where appropriate.
• Assertiveness and confidence will be beneficial when dealing with workplace responsibilities.
• Good organisational and time-management skills will support effective participation in the programme.
• Candidates should be willing to learn, receive guidance and develop new professional skills.
• The ability to work independently when required while contributing effectively within a team is important.
• Applicants should demonstrate accountability and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Adaptability and a positive approach to workplace learning are important.

The Eskom Graduate in Training x9 opportunity at Camden Power Station provides a valuable pathway for graduates who want to gain practical experience without requiring previous work experience. By combining institutionalised learning with on-the-job training, the programme allows successful candidates to develop workplace knowledge while applying the principles and skills gained through their university studies. This makes the opportunity particularly suitable for recent graduates who are ready to make the transition from academic study into a professional working environment.

The nine positions span a diverse range of business functions, including Human Resources, Procurement, Environmental, Materials Management, Integrated Risk and Quality. This broad range of disciplines allows graduates with different academic backgrounds to pursue a role aligned with their qualifications and career interests. Candidates should carefully review the listed fields of study to ensure that their completed B Com or BA degree meets the requirements of the relevant training programme.

Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate strong professional qualities in addition to their academic qualifications. Teamwork, integrity, professionalism and customer focus are important aspects of the programme, while communication, interpersonal, negotiation and liaising skills will support effective interaction in the workplace. The ideal candidate should also be energetic, polite, prompt, assertive and willing to take initiative when managing learning and work responsibilities.

The programme is based at Camden Power Station in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, although successful applicants may be placed within Eskom Operations across the divisions following the recruitment process. Candidates should therefore be prepared for the possibility of placement outside the immediate function associated with the original vacancy where applicable. The opportunity is designed to help graduates gain broader exposure while building practical workplace capabilities.

Applicants must be South African citizens and must have fully completed one of the specified B Com or BA qualifications. No previous work experience is required, making these Graduate in Training positions accessible to graduates who are seeking their first significant professional opportunity. Candidates should also be prepared to participate fully in the training programme and demonstrate the discipline and commitment required to complete assigned learning and workplace activities.

Eskom requires applicants to quote the listing reference number, eskom_006914, as well as the training programme they are applying for when submitting their applications. This is important because the vacancy includes nine positions across multiple functional areas, and applicants should clearly indicate the programme relevant to their qualifications. Applications must be submitted online through the official Eskom careers platform.

Eskom states that it is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with its employment equity plan, goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from under-represented designated groups. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and Eskom also maintains a smoke-free environment for employees and visitors in the workplace.

The Graduate in Training x9 opportunity represents an excellent chance for graduates to build practical skills in a structured professional environment while gaining exposure to Eskom’s operations. The combination of academic qualifications, workplace learning and practical training can help successful candidates strengthen their confidence, communication, organisational and professional capabilities. Interested graduates should ensure that their qualifications match the listed requirements and submit their applications before the closing date of 21 September 2026.

Eskom advises that applicants who have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date should accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Candidates should therefore ensure that their applications are complete, accurate and submitted before the deadline. This internship can provide a strong foundation for graduates beginning careers across Human Resources, Procurement, Environmental Management, Materials Management, Risk, Quality and other related business functions.

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