Engineer in Training

About this role

Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned electricity utility, is recruiting Engineer in Training interns for its Production and Sales business unit. The posts are based at Megawatt Park in Gauteng. The internship is designed to build your engineering skills on the job.

What you’ll do

• Learn how Eskom’s production and sales work, through structured institutional training and hands-on experience.
• Work with colleagues as part of a team and follow Eskom’s policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and liaise with different people, including customers and stakeholders.
• Help with negotiations where your role requires it.
• Take initiative and work with a professional, customer-focused attitude.
• Complete the placement in Eskom Generation operations, if you are successful in the recruitment process.

What you need

• A fully completed engineering degree: B Eng or BSc Eng in Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical engineering.
• South African citizenship.
• Knowledge of Eskom’s policies and procedures is listed as part of the role profile.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and liaison skills.
• Behavioural strengths: integrity, professionalism, teamwork and a customer focus.

Is this job for you?

This internship suits recent engineering graduates who have finished a degree in chemical, industrial or mechanical engineering. You should enjoy working with people and be willing to learn in a large operational organisation. Eskom encourages applications from candidates from under-represented designated groups and from people with disabilities.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree certificate, academic transcript and South African ID document ready to upload.
• On your CV, put your engineering modules, final-year projects and any teamwork or communication examples first.
• Show your communication and teamwork skills with short examples from university projects, part-time work or volunteering.

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