The Eskom Graduate in Training programme has eight openings in its Generation Finance team at Megawatt Park, Sunninghill. The 24-month programme offers structured and on-the-job training in two areas: Process Control and Assurance, and Project Accounting.
Applications close on 9 October 2026. For graduates with a completed degree in finance or one of the other fields listed below, this is an opportunity to develop workplace skills in a large organisation. Please see section 5 below to apply.
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1. Programme at a glance
| Detail | Information |
| Employer | Eskom Generation Division |
| Programme | Graduate in Training: Process Control and Assurance and Project Accounting |
| Number of openings | 8 |
| Process Control and Assurance openings | 6 |
| Project Accounting openings | 2 |
| Location | Megawatt Park, Sunninghill |
| Contract length | 24 months |
| Remuneration | Market related; no amount is stated |
| Listing reference | eskom_007170 |
| Closing date | 9 October 2026 |
The positions sit within Generation Finance at Eskom’s head office. Eskom describes the contract as an internship and lists the position or task grade as L7.
2. Who can apply?
Applicants must be South African citizens and have a fully completed BCom or BA degree in one of the following fields:
- Finance
- Procurement
- Transport
- Supply Chain Management
Check the qualification wording carefully if your degree has a different title or combines several subjects. The advert requires a completed degree, so someone who is still waiting to finish their studies should not assume they qualify.
The listing does not set out a minimum number of years of work experience. It says applicants will go through a recruitment process and that successful candidates will be placed in Eskom operations across its divisions. Applicants should use the official listing for the full application details and any instructions shown during the online process.
3. What will graduates learn?
Eskom says graduates will receive institutionalised and on-the-job training. In practical terms, that means the programme includes organised learning as well as experience in a working environment. The advert does not provide a training timetable, specific assignments or a list of software graduates will use.
The two placement areas have different names and numbers of openings. Process Control and Assurance has six places, while Project Accounting has two. A graduate interested in how organisations manage financial processes may be drawn to the first area. Someone interested in the financial side of projects may be drawn to the second. These are useful ways to think about the team names, but applicants should not treat them as a confirmed list of duties for this programme.
Before submitting an application, think about examples from your studies, group projects or other activities that show how you organise information, communicate clearly and work responsibly. You can use those examples to explain your interest in the programme without claiming professional experience you do not have.
4. Skills Eskom is looking for
Eskom lists integrity, professionalism and a customer-focused approach among its behavioural requirements. It also wants a team player with good communication, interpersonal, negotiation and liaison skills. The advert mentions politeness, promptness, energy, initiative and assertiveness.
You do not need a long employment history to give evidence of these qualities. For example, a university group assignment could show how you worked with others and met a deadline. A presentation could demonstrate communication skills. A situation where you spotted and corrected an error could help illustrate care and integrity. Choose examples that genuinely reflect what you did, and be ready to explain your contribution.
The listing also refers to knowledge of Eskom’s policies and procedures. Applicants can familiarise themselves with Eskom and its work, while recognising that the advert says the successful graduates will receive training.
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5. How to apply
Applications must be submitted through Eskom’s official careers portal below:
Apply for the Eskom Graduate in Training programme
- Open the official Eskom vacancy above. Check that the reference number is eskom_007170.
- Read the requirements. Confirm that you are a South African citizen and have a fully completed degree in one of the listed fields.
- Follow the application instructions on the Eskom portal. Complete the online application and provide any information or documents the portal requests.
- Submit your application by 9 October 2026. Review your details before submitting and keep a record of your application.
Eskom says that if you are not contacted within 28 days after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful. If you need help using the portal, email Candidate.support@ci.hr.
6. Frequently asked questions
How many positions are available?
There are 8 positions in total: six in Process Control and Assurance and two in Project Accounting.
Can I apply if I have not finished my degree?
The positions require a fully completed BCom or BA degree in Finance, Procurement, Transport or Supply Chain Management.
Do I need work experience?
The advert does not specify a minimum amount of work experience. Applicants will go through Eskom’s recruitment process.
How long is the programme, and where is it based?
The contract lasts 24 months. The listed location is Eskom Megawatt Park in Sunninghill.
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