If you’ve just finished your degree and haven’t landed a job yet, you’re not alone. Right now, Eskom’s Graduate in Training Programme is one of South Africa’s most concrete pathways into the energy sector. With the country building more renewable energy projects, this is the moment to get real experience while the opportunities are opening up.
What Is This Programme?
Eskom’s Graduate in Training (GIT) Programme is a 24-month structured training course for unemployed graduates. You’ll work in Eskom’s Renewables Division, gaining hands-on experience on real energy projects that are shaping South Africa’s future.
This isn’t sitting in a classroom. You’ll rotate through different departments, work on actual infrastructure projects, and build real skills that employers want. By the end of two years, you’ll have genuine experience to add to your CV.
Key details:
- Organisation: Eskom
- Programme: Graduate in Training (GIT)
- Type: Internship / Graduate Programme
- Application closes: 1 May 2026
Who Can Apply?
You need to tick these boxes to qualify:
- You must be unemployed (no current job)
- You must have a degree in one of these fields:
- Engineering (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation)
- Finance or Accounting
- Communication or Public Management
- Law (LLB)
- IT, Computer Science, or Informatics
- Data Analytics, Mathematics, or Statistics
- Geospatial Sciences
- Quantity Surveying or Project Management
Work experience is not required. What matters is that you can communicate well, use Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and are willing to learn on the job. You should also be able to read and interpret data.
What Skills Will You Build?
Over 24 months, you’ll gain skills that set you apart in the job market:
- Real experience working on renewable energy projects
- Understanding of how large infrastructure is planned and built
- Practical data analysis and reporting skills
- Knowledge of project management in a major company
- Better communication and teamwork abilities
- Exposure to how different departments work together
You’ll also understand how big organisations actually operate — how decisions get made, how projects move forward, and what professional environments expect from you. This knowledge alone is worth a lot when you apply for your next job.
How to Apply
The application process is straightforward. Follow these steps:
- Gather these documents:
- An updated CV
- A certified copy of your ID
- A certified copy of your degree certificate
- Your academic transcript
- A copy of your driver’s licence (if you have one)
- Make sure all documents are clear and properly certified
- Go to the official Eskom careers website and submit your application
- Check everything before you hit submit — typos and missing documents hurt your chances
Apply for the Eskom Graduate in Training (GIT) Programme here.
Tips to Stand Out
Many applicants make the same mistakes. Here’s how to do better:
Apply early. Don’t wait until April. The sooner you apply, the sooner they review your application. Early applicants often get more attention.
Tailor your CV to the job. If you’re applying for an engineering role, highlight engineering projects you’ve worked on. If it’s finance, mention any financial analysis you’ve done. Show them you understand what the role needs.
Highlight what you’ve done, even without work experience. Did you lead a university project? Run a student club? Complete an internship during your degree? Write about it. Show that you take initiative and finish what you start.
Keep documents professional. Use good quality copies. Certified documents matter — don’t submit blurry phone photos.
Next Steps
This programme is a real opportunity, but it’s competitive. Thousands of graduates are applying for limited spots. Your best move is to apply as soon as possible with a strong, honest application that shows who you are and why you want to work in energy.
Start gathering your documents today. The deadline is 1 May 2026, but don’t wait that long.