Eskom Electrical Apprenticeships 2026: North West Opportunities

Eskom is looking for motivated individuals to join its Electrical Apprenticeship Programme in the North West Province for 2026. This three-year programme offers a chance to gain valuable workplace experience and training, working towards a recognised trade test certificate. It is open to applicants who meet specific N3 or Grade 12 qualifications.

Application Closing Date: 20 November 2026
Location: North West, South Africa
Programme Duration: 3 years
Stipend: Market Related
Minimum Qualification: N3 Electrical Engineering or Grade 12 with N2 Electrical

About the Eskom Electrical Apprenticeship Programme

The Eskom Distribution Division is offering five opportunities for its Artisan Training Programme in the Electrical field. These apprenticeships are designed to provide both classroom-based learning and hands-on experience. The goal is to equip successful candidates with the skills needed to become qualified electricians.

This programme is part of Eskom’s commitment to developing skilled workers for its Maintenance and Operations Department. Apprentices will gain practical exposure to Eskom’s operations and work towards achieving a recognised trade test certificate.

About Eskom

Eskom is the primary electricity public utility in South Africa. It generates, transmits, and distributes electricity across the country. The company plays a critical role in powering South Africa’s economy and providing essential services to millions of households and businesses. Eskom operates in the energy sector, focusing on power generation and distribution.

Available Learnership Opportunities

This apprenticeship programme focuses on the Electrical trade. Successful candidates will be trained to become qualified electricians.

What the Learnership Offers

Successful apprentices will benefit from a structured training programme that includes:

• Institutional training at a learning facility.
• On-the-job workplace training within Eskom operations.
• Practical exposure to the electrical trade.
• An opportunity to work towards a recognised Trade Test Certificate.
• Development of essential technical skills for the electrical industry.

Programme Duration and Location

The Eskom Electrical Apprenticeship Programme runs for a duration of three years. The training will take place in the North West Province. Potential placement locations include:

• Potchefstroom CNC
• Taung CNC
• Mmabatho CNC
• Rustenburg CNC
• Klerksdorp PPM

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification requirements to be considered:

• Option 1: N3 Electrical Engineering qualification with a minimum of four subjects.
• Option 2: Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics (at least 50%), Physical Science (at least 50%), English (at least 40%), and an N2 Electrical qualification.
• Option 3: Technical Grade 12 with relevant Electrical Engineering subjects.

Competencies Required

Candidates should possess the following skills and personal qualities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A conscientious and disciplined approach to work.
• High levels of drive and motivation.
• Emotional resilience to handle workplace challenges.
• Strong safety awareness.
• A sense of responsibility and commitment.
• Basic computer literacy.

Who Should Apply?

This apprenticeship is ideal for individuals who have completed their N3 Electrical Engineering or Grade 12 with the specified subjects and N2 qualification. It is suited for those who are disciplined, motivated, and eager to build a career in the electrical field within a large utility company like Eskom. If you are safety conscious and committed to learning, this opportunity could be a great start.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents for their application:

• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of your qualification documents (N3 or Grade 12 certificate and N2 certificate if applicable).
• Certified copy of your South African ID document.
• Academic records showing your subject marks.

How to Apply

Applications for the Eskom Electrical Apprenticeships must be submitted through the official Eskom recruitment platform. The reference number for this opportunity is eskom_007762. Applicants are advised to search for this reference number on Eskom’s official careers portal to find and submit their application. Ensure all required documents are uploaded and personal details are correct before submitting.

Important Application Information

Please ensure the following before submitting your application:

• Verify that you meet one of the specified qualification options.
• Confirm your subject marks meet the minimum percentage requirements where applicable.
• Your CV is up-to-date and accurate.
• All required qualification documents are readily available.
• You are using the correct reference number (eskom_007762).
• Your application is submitted before the closing date of 20 November 2026.

If you do not hear back from Eskom within 28 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Eskom also reserves the right not to fill these advertised positions.

Closing Date

The closing date for the Eskom Electrical Apprenticeships 2026 is 20 November 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications well before this deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.

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