Engineer in Training Internship at Eskom, Sunninghill

Eskom is offering two Engineer in Training positions at its Megawatt Park location in Sunninghill. This internship is designed to provide graduates with practical engineering experience, institutionalised training, and exposure to the operational processes of South Africa’s leading electricity provider.

Position Summary

• Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
• Job Category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
• Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill
• Contract Type: Internship
• Remuneration: Market-related
• Reference: eskom_000025
• Closing Date: 30 September 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in institutionalised and on-the-job training to gain practical engineering experience.
• Support operational and technical functions across Eskom’s divisions.
• Apply engineering knowledge in real-world scenarios under supervision.
• Contribute to projects and tasks aligned with business enablement and strategy initiatives.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Fully completed BEng or BSc in Industrial Engineering.
• Applicants will undergo a recruitment process and, if successful, will be placed across Eskom operations divisions for training.

Skills and Attributes

• Communication, negotiation, and liaising skills.
• Sound interpersonal and team collaboration abilities.
• Politeness, promptness, energy, assertiveness, and self-motivation.
• Professionalism, integrity, and customer-focused mindset.
• Knowledge of Eskom policies and procedures is advantageous.

Behavioural Expectations

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrate a proactive and energetic approach to tasks.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Eskom is committed to employment equity and diversity. Preference may be given to candidates from under-represented groups, including persons with disabilities. Eskom reserves the right not to make appointments for advertised posts.

This internship is ideal for recent industrial engineering graduates seeking structured training, hands-on experience, and exposure to the electricity sector in South Africa.

How to Apply
Apply online via the Eskom careers portal: Engineer in Training – Eskom