Eskom Internships In South Africa.

Eskom provides electricity that is generated, and distributed via their multiple power plants. Not only do they provide for about 95% of the power usage in South Africa, but moreover they also deliver approximately 45% of the power usage in Africa.
Eskom offers services to all industries, commercial, residential as well as agricultural and mining. They are currently building additional plants, laying new power lines and more to meet the demands. They are focused on improvement along with strengthening their core business.
Eskom offers a diversity of opportunities for all, their internships is only one of the many programs they have available. They are committed to offering high quality educational programs. With these they aim to improve the skills, over and above the expertise that is required for success. Eskom internships is usually for a period of 18 months. During this period, candidates will also receive a monthly stipend.
Candidates will gain great workplace exposure, experience expanded via skills transfer, while learning from greatly qualified members of Eskom.

Eskom Internships Available

Eskom has a variety of fields available each year, here are some that may be of interest to you, depending on your career path:

Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemistry
Science
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Physics
Development Studies
Material Science
Chemical Technology
Research Management
Research Support
Administration

Requirements

Applications are accepted yearly for a variety of internships with Eskom. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Candidates will also be required to have the following:

Matric with technical exemption
English with a 50% pass rate
Mathematics with a 60% pass rate
Physical Science with a 60% pass rate

Non-Technical Disciplines

An average of 60% pass rate
Computer literate
Be self-motivated and a team player
Flexibility with a commitment to learn, but moreover willingness to work

For Graduates

National diploma
Driver’s License
Own vehicle will be to the candidates advantage
Previously disadvantage candidates are also invited to apply

Please also include the following:

Up to date curriculum vitae
Copy of driver’s license (certified)
Copy of ID (certified)
Copy of highest qualification (certified)

Application

Internships online applications processes are made available during the year. There are multiple sites where applications can be made, however it is recommended to regularly check on Eskom website for opportunities as they arise.
After completion of the application, shortlisted candidates will be contacted and an interview may be scheduled with such individuals.

Closing Date

The closing dates vary, depending on the position as well as the need of Eskom each year. Some Eskom Internships open with the start of each year, and usually close round the end of July each year. Others open the middle of the year and close the end of October.
They do not accept any late entries, so be sure to have your application in on time. Do not forget to include all documentation and complete all fields of the application.