{"id":1631,"date":"2026-04-18T14:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T14:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1631"},"modified":"2026-04-17T23:29:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T23:29:49","slug":"eskom-plant-maintenance-learnerships-2026-x10-posts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1631","title":{"rendered":"Eskom Plant Maintenance Learnerships 2026 (X10 Posts)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"444\">Eskom Plant Maintenance Learnerships 2026 (X10 Posts) offer a valuable opportunity. This 2-year structured programme is designed to equip learners with hands-on technical skills in power plant maintenance and operations.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"449\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"17y85w\" data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"466\">About Eskom<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"740\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Eskom<\/span><\/span> is South Africa\u2019s primary electricity supplier and plays a critical role in the country\u2019s energy infrastructure. Through its training programmes, Eskom continues to develop skilled professionals for the engineering and energy sectors.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"745\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1wgeeft\" data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"769\">Programme Overview<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"1098\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1pi6vup\" data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"816\"><strong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"786\">Position:<\/strong> Learner \u2013 Plant Maintenance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"136lwxj\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"855\"><strong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"840\">Reference Number:<\/strong> eskom_004458<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rqrs7m\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"883\"><strong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"878\">Number of Posts:<\/strong> 10<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hdggea\" data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"909\"><strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"899\">Duration:<\/strong> 2 Years<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"epgsi4\" data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"947\"><strong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"927\">Department:<\/strong> Plant Maintenance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"87058u\" data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"968\">Business Unit:<\/strong> Turbo Gen Services<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qlxkuo\" data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1066\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1005\">Location:<\/strong> Various sites across <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">South Africa<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"e0te2t\" data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1098\"><strong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1081\">Stipend:<\/strong> Market-related<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1103\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"w2gfqs\" data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1146\">About the Plant Maintenance Programme<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1359\">The Eskom Learner Programme is a structured technical training initiative within the Turbo Gen Services division. It focuses on developing engineering skills required to maintain and operate power plant systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1409\">Participants will gain real-world experience in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1538\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1e8qiek\" data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1438\">Engineering maintenance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ff5efq\" data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1465\">Power plant operations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1urtiw0\" data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1502\">Equipment diagnostics and repair<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qflcj2\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1538\">Technical systems and standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1974\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1hbuglq\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2008\">Required Technical Knowledge<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2040\">Applicants should demonstrate:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2264\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1q321of\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2110\">Ability to use mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation tools<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"84zejj\" data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2163\">Ability to read and interpret technical drawings<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"f4vd7o\" data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2206\">Basic understanding of quality systems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"61elyf\" data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2264\">Knowledge of engineering standards and specifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2269\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ydoz2w\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2298\">Skills and Competencies<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2334\">Successful candidates should have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2511\">\n<li data-section-id=\"xrp9h4\" data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2379\">Strong engineering and technical skills<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12cfefs\" data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2430\">Good communication and interpersonal abilities<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"auxt8h\" data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2469\">Basic planning and computer skills<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15hpuo2\" data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2511\">Ability to use hand tools effectively<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2516\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"16orpdd\" data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2541\">Personal Attributes<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2583\">Eskom is looking for candidates who are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2712\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ayippx\" data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2616\">Able to work under pressure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tvdka8\" data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2640\">Honest and reliable<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ev1h7s\" data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2668\">Adaptable and proactive<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18vmmfa\" data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2712\">Self-motivated with a strong work ethic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2717\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"wbwk9t\" data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2741\">Key Learning Areas<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2798\">During the programme, learners will gain experience in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"3027\">\n<li data-section-id=\"3tg2rq\" data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2848\">Plant maintenance and engineering operations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mhrs12\" data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2896\">Reading and interpreting technical drawings<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"n210s7\" data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2938\">Equipment measurement and diagnostics<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8hecqo\" data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2991\">Working with international engineering standards<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qxcet9\" data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3027\">Maintaining quality workmanship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3032\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"irrzi4\" data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1569\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1663\">To qualify for the Eskom Plant Maintenance Learnership Programme 2026, applicants must have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1847\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ftazlk\" data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1847\">An\u00a0S4 qualification\u00a0in one of the following fields:\n<ul data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1847\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fvyu6s\" data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1743\">Mechatronics<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14r9snu\" data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1772\">Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cd4ghr\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1801\">Electrical Engineering<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qfakoh\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1847\">Electronics (Control &amp; Instrumentation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1865\"><strong data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1863\">Advantage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1912\">\n<li data-section-id=\"13ydcny\" data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1912\">Specialisation in Electrical (Power Plant)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1931\"><strong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1929\">Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1969\">\n<li data-section-id=\"e8u0uh\" data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1969\">No prior work experience required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3338\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"fpknsj\" data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3402\">How to Apply for Eskom Plant Maintenance Learnerships 2026<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eskomcareers.ci.hr\/applicant\/index.php?controller=Listings&amp;method=view&amp;listingid=3c84828f-c1a0-412b-98f5-2358ffa78be4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply here online for Eskom Plant Maintenance Learnerships 2026 (X10 Posts)<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3630\">Closing Date: 1 May 2026<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eskom Plant Maintenance Learnerships 2026 (X10 Posts) offer a valuable opportunity. 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