Eskom – Tutuka Engineer in Training (3 posts)

Eskom is inviting eligible South African applicants to apply for the Engineer in Training – Engineering Department X3 at Tutuka Power Station in Standerton, Mpumalanga. Three graduates will receive institutionalised and on-the-job engineering training within the power-station environment.

Important: Quote reference eskom_006743 and select the correct training programme when applying through Eskom’s recruitment platform.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This graduate programme is intended for South African engineering graduates seeking structured workplace exposure. Successful candidates will train in the Engineering Department and may be placed within Eskom operations according to organisational requirements.

Applicants who pass the recruitment process may be placed within Eskom operations across its divisions. The listing does not promise permanent employment after the training period.

Programme structure and experience

• Institutionalised engineering development.
• On-the-job training within Eskom operations.
• Exposure to power-generation engineering systems and procedures.
• Development of professional communication and stakeholder skills.
• Experience in a regulated and safety-focused technical environment.

Minimum requirements

• South African citizenship.
• A fully completed BEng or BSc Engineering degree.
• Accepted disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Process, Metallurgy, Chemical or Civil Engineering.
• Availability to participate in the recruitment and placement process.
• Ability to work at Tutuka Power Station or another assigned Eskom operation where required.

Useful skills and personal qualities

• Teamwork and clear communication.
• Integrity and professional conduct.
• Customer focus and sound interpersonal skills.
• Energy, initiative and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Reliability and promptness.

Documents to prepare

• An updated engineering CV.
• South African identity document.
• Completed BEng or BSc Engineering degree certificate.
• Complete academic transcript.
• Evidence of relevant projects, practical training or vacation work.

What to include on your CV

• Use the full title of your engineering degree and discipline.
• Include final-year projects and relevant technical modules.
• Mention laboratory, design, plant or practical engineering exposure.
• Highlight safety, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• List software and technical tools you can use accurately.

Application checklist

• Confirm that you are a South African citizen.
• Confirm that your qualification matches the requirements for Engineer in Training – Engineering Department X3.
• Use reference eskom_006743.
• Use the exact name of the training programme in your application.
• Upload clear and accurate supporting documents.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
• Complete all mandatory profile and application fields.
• Submit before the closing date.

About Eskom and Tutuka Power Station

Eskom is South Africa’s public electricity utility. Tutuka Power Station is a coal-fired power-generation facility near Standerton in Mpumalanga. These learning-programme positions provide exposure to the technical and operational environment of a large power station.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply by 14 September where possible.
• Place the required qualification near the top of your CV.
• Show the exact subjects and percentages requested by the listing.
• Use the correct reference for the programme you choose.
• Do not describe school or academic projects as formal employment.
• Keep a copy or screenshot of your application confirmation.

Common application mistakes

• Applying before completing the required engineering degree.
• Listing only ‘Engineering’ without the discipline.
• Using the Operating Department reference instead of the Engineering Department reference.
• Presenting academic projects as formal employment.
• Uploading an incomplete academic transcript.
• Assuming that permanent employment is guaranteed after training.

Scam warning

Apply only through Eskom’s official careers platform.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, assessment, training or placement.
• Do not share passwords, banking PINs or one-time PINs.
• Confirm that the listing reference is eskom_006743.
• Confirm that the business unit is Tutuka Power Station.
• Upload personal documents only through the secure official application process.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified on 2 September 2026 using Eskom’s live careers listing for reference eskom_006743. The listing confirms that the programme is online, based at Tutuka Power Station, offers 3 opportunities and closes on 15 September 2026.

How to apply

1. Open the official Eskom vacancy page below.
2. Confirm that the role is Engineer in Training – Engineering Department X3.
3. Confirm that the reference number is eskom_006743.
4. Read the complete qualification and programme requirements.
5. Sign in to Eskom Careers or create an applicant profile.
6. Complete the application and upload the requested documents.
7. Review the application and submit it before the deadline.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 15 September 2026. Eskom notes that candidates who are not contacted within 28 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.