Graduate in Training Environmental Management Opportunity at Eskom Medupi PS

Eskom Medupi Power Station, within the Generation Division, is inviting applications for a Graduate in Training Environmental Management position at its Lephalale site. This internship opportunity is designed for an individual who has successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management and is ready to gain practical exposure within a major energy and electricity environment. The position carries Position/Task Grade L7 and is located within the Environmental Management Department at Medupi Power Station. The successful candidate will be afforded institutionalised and on-the-job training to support the development of practical environmental management skills. Applications for the Graduate in Training Environmental Management opportunity close on 29 September 2026.

The role will involve executing environmental management activities within the designated area of the business while gaining practical workplace experience under structured training. As a graduate-level internship, the position does not require previous work experience, making it suitable for a newly qualified environmental management graduate looking to begin a professional career. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate professionalism, integrity and a strong customer-focused approach while working with colleagues and stakeholders. Strong communication, interpersonal and liaison skills will also be important because the position requires the ability to interact effectively within the organisation. Candidates should be prepared to learn, contribute to the working environment and make full use of the training opportunities provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute environmental management activities within the designated area of the business.
• Participate in institutionalised training provided as part of the Graduate in Training programme.
• Participate in on-the-job training to gain practical exposure to environmental management activities.
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to the department’s objectives.
• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism when carrying out assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in the workplace.
• Build and maintain sound working relationships through effective interpersonal and liaison skills.
• Approach assigned duties with politeness, promptness and professionalism.
• Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm when carrying out tasks and participating in training.
• Take initiative as a self-starter while remaining responsive to guidance and established procedures.
• Display appropriate assertiveness when dealing with work-related responsibilities and interactions.

Requirements and Skills

• A fully completed B Degree in Environmental Management is an essential qualification for the position.
• Applicants must be South African citizens.
• No previous work experience is required for this Graduate in Training opportunity.
• Candidates should have good communication skills and be able to communicate effectively in a professional environment.
• Sound interpersonal skills are required to establish productive working relationships.
• Liaising skills are important for engaging appropriately with colleagues and relevant stakeholders.
• Applicants should demonstrate integrity, professionalism and a customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work as a team player is an important leadership-related competency for the role.
• Candidates should be polite, prompt, energetic and willing to take initiative.
• A self-starter attitude will be advantageous when undertaking training and assigned responsibilities.
• Applicants should demonstrate appropriate confidence and assertiveness in the workplace.

The Graduate in Training Environmental Management position at Eskom Medupi Power Station provides an opportunity for a qualified environmental management graduate to gain practical workplace exposure within the electricity and energy sector. The internship is particularly relevant to graduates who want to apply their academic knowledge in a structured organisational environment while developing practical skills. Through institutionalised and on-the-job training, the successful candidate will be able to build familiarity with environmental management activities and professional workplace expectations. The role also places importance on personal qualities such as integrity, professionalism, teamwork and customer focus. These qualities will support the graduate in adapting to the responsibilities of a professional environment.

Applicants should ensure that they meet the qualification requirement before submitting their applications. The position specifically requires a fully completed B Degree in Environmental Management, while no previous experience is required. South African citizenship is also a stated minimum requirement. Candidates should carefully present their qualifications and ensure that their application accurately reflects their academic background and suitability for a training environment. The remuneration for the internship is market related, and the position is based at Medupi Power Station in Lephalale, also known as Ellisras.

Eskom has stated that the organisation is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with its employment equity plan and employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom also reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised position, while candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The organisation further maintains a smoke-free environment for employees and visitors in the workplace. Applicants should also note that Eskom advises candidates that if they have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, they should accept that their application was unsuccessful.

The application deadline for the Graduate in Training Environmental Management opportunity at Medupi Power Station is 29 September 2026. Interested graduates should ensure that they apply before the closing date and provide complete and accurate information as part of the recruitment process. This internship offers qualified Environmental Management graduates an opportunity to gain structured experience while developing their professional capabilities in a major South African electricity and energy organisation. Candidates who meet the academic and citizenship requirements and demonstrate the required professional attributes can use the official Eskom careers platform to submit their applications.

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