The Eskom Learner Artisan Instrumentation Apprenticeship 2026 is an opportunity for suitably qualified South African citizens who want to develop a career in instrumentation within the electricity, energy and water supply industry. The programme is based at Koeberg Power Station in Cape Town, Western Cape, and provides successful candidates with institutionalised and on-the-job training.
The position is listed under Eskom’s Human Resources department and focuses on Instrumentation. Candidates with qualifications in Measurement, Control and Instrumentation, as well as applicants who meet the specified Grade 12, N3 or NCV Level 4 requirements, can apply.
The Eskom Learner Artisan position has listing reference eskom_006777 and is currently online. The application closing date is 10 September 2026.
Eskom Learner Artisan Instrumentation 2026 Details
- Position: Learner Artisan – Instrumentation
- Listing reference: eskom_006777
- Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
- Job category: Training
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
- Business unit: Koeberg Power Station
- Department: Human Resources
- Area of specialization: Instrumentation
- Contract: Apprenticeship
- Position/Task Grade: L5
- Remuneration: Market Related
- EE position: No
- Closing date: 10 September 2026
Eskom Learner Artisan Job Description
The successful candidates will receive institutionalised training combined with practical on-the-job training. The programme is intended to help learners develop technical knowledge and workplace skills related to their chosen field.
As part of the recruitment process, successful applicants may be placed in Eskom Operations across the divisions. This can provide learners with practical exposure to the working environment and help them develop the skills required for an artisan career.
The opportunity is particularly relevant to candidates interested in:
- Instrumentation
- Measurement and control systems
- Technical and engineering-related work
- Practical workplace training
- The electricity and energy sector
- Developing artisan skills
Eskom Learner Artisan Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the listed academic qualification routes.
Accepted qualifications include:
- National N6 Certificate with Trade Subjects in Measurement, Control and Instrumentation
- National N4/N5 Certificate with Trade Subjects
- Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics at 50%
- Grade 12 with Physical Science at 50%
- Grade 12 with English at 40%
- N3 with Pure Mathematics at 50%
- N3 with Science at 50%
- N3 with English at 40%
- NCV Level 4 with Pure Mathematics at 50%
- NCV Level 4 with Science at 50%
- NCV Level 4 with English at 40%
Applicants must also meet the following requirement:
- Must be a South African Citizen
Skills and Competencies
Eskom is looking for candidates who demonstrate suitable workplace and interpersonal skills.
The required competencies and attributes include:
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Customer focus
- Good communication skills
- Sound interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Liaising skills
- Politeness
- Promptness
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Self-starter qualities
- Assertiveness
Candidates should also have knowledge of Eskom’s policies and procedures.
How to Apply for Eskom Learner Artisan Instrumentation 2026
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements should apply for the Eskom Learner Artisan – Instrumentation position through Eskom’s official recruitment process.
Candidates should make sure that all information provided in the application is correct and that they meet the minimum requirements before submitting their application.
The closing date for the Eskom Learner Artisan Instrumentation Apprenticeship 2026 is 10 September 2026.
Interested candidates should submit their applications before the deadline to be considered for the recruitment process.
Eskom states that applicants who have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
