{"id":135,"date":"2026-03-06T15:53:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dpsa.co.za\/?p=135"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:53:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:53:59","slug":"eskom-learnership-2026-training-opportunities-for-south-african-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpsa.co.za\/?p=135","title":{"rendered":"Eskom Learnership 2026 \u2013 Training Opportunities for South African Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative overflow-hidden transition-[max-height,opacity] duration-300 ease-out mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none absolute inset-x-0 bottom-0 z-10 h-12 bg-gradient-to-b from-transparent via-token-bg-primary\/80 to-token-bg-primary transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out opacity-0 delay-200\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The electricity utility <strong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"182\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd<\/span><\/span><\/strong> offers <strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"229\">learnership and training programmes<\/strong> aimed at helping young South Africans develop technical and workplace skills. The <strong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"338\">Eskom Learnership 2026<\/strong> programme is designed to provide both <strong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"423\">classroom education and practical training<\/strong> in the energy sector.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"593\">This programme is ideal for individuals who want to build careers in <strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"592\">engineering, electricity generation, maintenance, and technical services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"598\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"c7xu9f\" data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"640\">About the Eskom Learnership Programme<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"898\">The Eskom Learnership Programme provides structured training that combines <strong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"776\">theoretical learning with hands-on workplace experience<\/strong>. Learners work under the supervision of experienced technicians and engineers while studying relevant technical subjects.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1003\">Training usually takes place at <strong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1002\">Eskom power stations, training centres, and operational facilities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1047\">Participants gain skills in areas such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1195\">\n<li data-section-id=\"a1444f\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1075\">\n<p data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1075\">Electrical engineering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6uwha2\" data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1102\">\n<p data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1102\">Mechanical engineering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ff5efq\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1129\">\n<p data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1129\">Power plant operations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2fu8v0\" data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1167\">\n<p data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1167\">Maintenance and safety procedures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"iyw7mr\" data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1195\">\n<p data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1195\">Technical troubleshooting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1200\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1w1egoc\" data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1233\">Available Learnership Fields<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1351\">Eskom offers different training programmes depending on operational needs. Common learnership opportunities include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1536\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1fy5vxa\" data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1393\">\n<p data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1393\"><strong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1393\">Electrical Engineering Learnership<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fhdn23\" data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1434\">\n<p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1434\"><strong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1434\">Mechanical Engineering Learnership<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11xypj1\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1470\">\n<p data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1470\"><strong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1470\">Technical Operations Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1f4zwgf\" data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1500\">\n<p data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1500\"><strong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1500\">Plant Operator Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kggfbp\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1536\">\n<p data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1536\"><strong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1536\">Artisan Development Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1650\">These programmes help develop skilled workers needed to maintain South Africa\u2019s power generation infrastructure.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1655\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"w1j6vz\" data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1680\">Minimum Requirements<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1753\">To qualify for the <strong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1727\">Eskom Learnership 2026<\/strong>, applicants usually need:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"2010\">\n<li data-section-id=\"zi2jd5\" data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1784\">\n<p data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1784\">South African citizenship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16wsb2x\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1820\">\n<p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1820\">Age between <strong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1818\">18 and 35 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wf0te2\" data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1858\">\n<p data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1858\"><strong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1844\">Grade 12 (Matric)<\/strong> certificate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wpcrw0\" data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1922\">\n<p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1922\">Mathematics and Physical Science (for technical programmes)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"juflah\" data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1952\">\n<p data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1952\">Good communication skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"eu561n\" data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1975\">\n<p data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1975\">No criminal record<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"v38d6s\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2010\">\n<p data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2010\">Medically fit for technical work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2106\">Applicants with <strong data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2069\">N2, N3, or engineering qualifications<\/strong> may have an advantage when applying.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2111\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1j2rbp6\" data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2136\">Learnership Duration<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2241\">The Eskom learnership programme typically runs for <strong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2208\">12 to 24 months<\/strong> depending on the training field.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2280\">During this period learners complete:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2397\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1cqgbso\" data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2317\">\n<p data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2317\"><strong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2317\">Technical classroom training<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"149inse\" data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2355\">\n<p data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2355\"><strong data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2355\">Practical workplace experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"f19qb5\" data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2397\">\n<p data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2397\"><strong data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2397\">Skills assessments and evaluations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2474\">Successful learners receive <strong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2473\">recognized technical training certificates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2479\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1gamgi9\" data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2499\">Monthly Stipend<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2592\">Learners accepted into the Eskom programme receive a <strong data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2575\">monthly allowance<\/strong> during training.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2612\">Estimated stipend:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2645\">\n<li data-section-id=\"l1ri27\" data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2645\">\n<p data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2645\"><strong data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2645\">R4,500 \u2013 R7,500 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2745\">This allowance helps cover <strong data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2713\">transport and basic living expenses<\/strong> while completing the programme.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2750\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"t36yi3\" data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2773\">Training Locations<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2874\">Eskom operates across South Africa, so training may take place at power stations and facilities in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"3085\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1gcjogl\" data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2917\">\n<p data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2917\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gauteng<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cgv1px\" data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2959\">\n<p data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2959\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mpumalanga<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"eyrt5h\" data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3001\">\n<p data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3001\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Limpopo<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hjs5dh\" data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3043\">\n<p data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3043\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">KwaZulu-Natal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pzvh1x\" data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3085\">\n<p data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3085\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Western Cape<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3163\">Learners are often placed at <strong data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3162\">Eskom facilities closest to their province<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3168\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"kysv8w\" data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3191\">Documents Required<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3243\">Applicants should prepare the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3401\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16rks94\" data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3261\">\n<p data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3261\">Updated <strong data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3261\">CV<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l0tstn\" data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3302\">\n<p data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3302\">Certified copy of <strong data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3302\">South African ID<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"df3eqi\" data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3337\">\n<p data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3337\">Certified <strong data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3337\">Matric certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"48gttt\" data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3358\">\n<p data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3358\">Proof of residence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kb7oj8\" data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3401\">\n<p data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3401\">Engineering certificates (if applicable)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3468\">Ensure that all documents are <strong data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3467\">certified and clearly readable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3473\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"88jtq1\" data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3517\">How to Apply for Eskom Learnership 2026<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3605\">Applicants must submit their applications through the official Eskom careers platform.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3658\">Application page:<br data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3627\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eskom.co.za\/careers\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3658\">https:\/\/www.eskom.co.za\/careers<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3780\">Search for <strong data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3711\">learnership or trainee opportunities<\/strong>, complete the online application, and upload the required documents.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3785\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"9ghvog\" data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3805\">Important Notes<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3964\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1vdmc42\" data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3858\">\n<p data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3858\"><strong data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3855\">Eskom does not charge any application fees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"147uxp7\" data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"3907\">\n<p data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"3907\">Be cautious of job scams asking for payment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m7fasw\" data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3964\">\n<p data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3964\">Only apply through the official Eskom careers website.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"3969\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1wmwd1w\" data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4010\">Why Apply for the Eskom Learnership?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4029\">Benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4195\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ydpgtr\" data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4060\">\n<p data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4060\"><strong data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4060\">Free technical training<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hcgvoc\" data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4082\">\n<p data-start=\"4063\" data-end=\"4082\">Monthly <strong data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4082\">stipend<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gqv92r\" data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4134\">\n<p data-start=\"4085\" data-end=\"4134\">Valuable <strong data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4134\">engineering and technical experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2b02d6\" data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4195\">\n<p data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4195\">Possible <strong data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4195\">employment opportunities in the energy sector<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4197\" data-end=\"4354\">The <strong data-start=\"4201\" data-end=\"4227\">Eskom Learnership 2026<\/strong> is a great opportunity for young South Africans interested in building a <strong data-start=\"4301\" data-end=\"4353\">career in electricity generation and engineering<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>The electricity utility Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd offers learnership and training programmes aimed at helping young South Africans develop technical and workplace skills. 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