Eskom: Artisan Learnership Opportunities 2026 / 2027

Are you looking to start a career as an artisan in South Africa? Eskom is offering Artisan Training Programme opportunities for 2026 / 2027 in various departments.

This programme provides successful candidates with structured theoretical and practical training. Over the course of the programme, learners will receive both institutionalised training and on-the-job workplace experience, with the opportunity to work towards obtaining a trade test certificate.

The Eskom Artisan Learnership is suitable for candidates interested in technical and engineering-related careers, including mechanical, electrical, fitting, welding, plumbing, boiler-making and other artisan trades.

Eskom Artisan Learnership 2026 / 2027

The Eskom Artisan Training Programme is a three-year training programme designed to develop candidates into qualified artisans.

Successful learners will receive a combination of institutionalised learning and practical workplace training. The programme provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while developing the technical competencies required for a career in the artisan field.

At the end of the training journey, successful candidates will have the opportunity to attain a trade test certificate.

Programme Details

• Company: Eskom
• Programme: Artisan Training Programme
• Duration: 3 years
• Programme Type: Artisan training / learnership
• Training: Institutionalised and on-the-job training
• Outcome: Opportunity to attain a trade test certificate
• Citizenship: South African citizens

Skills and Competencies

Eskom is looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following skills and personal qualities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A high level of drive and motivation.
• Strong safety awareness.
• A conscientious and self-disciplined approach.
• Responsibility and commitment.
• Emotional resilience.
• Computer literacy.

What the Eskom Artisan Training Programme Offers

The three-year programme gives successful candidates the opportunity to combine classroom-based or institutionalised training with practical workplace experience.

This combination can help learners develop technical knowledge, practical skills and workplace competencies relevant to their chosen artisan trade.

The programme can be particularly valuable for candidates who want to pursue long-term careers in technical, engineering, maintenance and artisan-related fields.

Eskom Artisan Learnership Requirements

Applicants must meet the relevant academic requirements to be considered for the Artisan Training Programme.

• Grade 12 with Maths 50%, Physical Science 50% and English 40%
• Or N3 with Maths 50%, Science 50% and English 40%
• Or NCV Level 4 Maths 50% Science 50% and English 40%
• National N6 Certificate with Trade Subjects (Mechanical / Electrical /  Electronics / Measurement Control and Instrumentation / Fitter / Fitter and Turner / Boilermaker / Welder / Plumber / Carpenter / Rigger / Civil / Millwright / Bricklaying)
• Must be a South African Citizen

How to Apply for the Eskom Artisan Learnership 2026 / 2027

Apply here online for Eskom: Artisan Learnership Opportunities 2026 / 2027

Closing date: 28 August 2026