Learner Plant Operator x 7 (Kendal Power Station)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Kendal; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. is offering a learning programme based at Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga. The role emphasizes on-the-job training and formal instruction, with selection across several education routes including Grade 12, N3, NCV and N4/N5/N6 qualifications.

Applicants must be South African citizens and meet the specified subject requirements. The programme provides exposure across Eskom Operations and will place successful candidates in various divisions upon completion.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Maths 50%, Physical Science 50% and English 40% or
• N3 with Maths 50%, Science 50% and English 40% or
• NCV Level 4 Maths 50% Science 50% and English 40%
• National N4/N5 Certificate with Trade Subjects
• National N6 Certificate with Trade Subjects
• Grade 12 with Maths 50%, Physical Science 50% and English 40% or
• Must be a South African Citizen

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be afforded institutionalised and on job training.

Skills

Policies & procedures

Interpersonal skills

Politeness

Self-starter

Assertive

Education

Grade 12 with Maths 50% Science 50% English 40%

N3 with Maths 50% Science 50% English 40%

NCV Level 4 with Maths 50% Science 50% English 40%

National N4/N5 with Trade Subjects

National N6 with Trade Subjects

Citizen of South Africa

Job description

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 1 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position: Learning ProgrammePosition/Task Grade: L5Area of specialization: N/ADepartment: OperatingBusiness Unit: Kendal Power StationLocation: Mpumalanga

Skills and Competencies Required

• Knowledge of Eskom’s Policies and procedures
• Sound interpersonal Skills
• Politeness
• Self-starter
• Assertive

Key Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be afforded institutionalised and on job training.

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

Qualification(s)

• Grade 12 with Maths 50%, Physical Science 50% and English 40% or
• N3 with Maths 50%, Science 50% and English 40% or
• NCV Level 4 Maths 50% Science 50% and English 40%
• National N4/N5 Certificate with Trade Subjects
• National N6 Certificate with Trade Subjects
• Grade 12 with Maths 50%, Physical Science 50% and English 40% or
• Must be a South African Citizen

Related Minimum Experience

Applicants will go through a recruitment process, and if successful, be placed in the Eskom Operations across the divisions.