Eskom Graduate in Training Programme 2026/2027 Open for Finance, HR and Logistics Graduates

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Eskom Graduate in Training Programme 2026/2027 Open for Graduates

Unemployed graduates can still apply for several Eskom Graduate in Training Programme 2026/2027 opportunities in Mpumalanga, with current vacancies covering finance, human resources, supply chain, procurement, logistics, environmental management and related business fields.

The remaining open programmes are based at Hendrina, Matla and Majuba Power Stations. They are structured as internships and provide graduates with institutional and on-the-job training inside one of South Africa’s largest energy businesses.

The Hendrina opportunity closes on 8 September 2026, while the Matla, Human Resources and Logistics programmes close on 10 September 2026.

Which Eskom Graduate in Training opportunities are still open?

Four opportunities from the current intake are still within their application periods.

They include:

Graduate in Training, Hendrina Power Station
Fields: Finance, Human Resources, Natural Science, Environmental Management, Supply Chain, Logistics and Procurement
Closing date: 8 September 2026
Graduate in Training X10, Matla Power Station
Fields: Financial Management, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Project Management, Business Management, Human Resources Management and Human Resources Development
Closing date: 10 September 2026
Graduate in Training, Human Resources, Majuba Power Station
Fields: Human Resources and Behavioural Sciences
Closing date: 10 September 2026
Graduate in Training, Logistics, Majuba Power Station
Fields: Transport Management and Logistics
Closing date: 10 September 2026

The Matla programme alone provides 10 Graduate in Training positions, making it one of the larger current graduate opportunities.

What qualifications are accepted at Hendrina?

The Hendrina Graduate in Training programme accepts graduates from several commercial and scientific disciplines.

Applicants need a fully completed qualification in:

Finance
Human Resources
Natural Science
Environmental Management
Supply Chain
Logistics
Procurement

The programme is based at Hendrina Power Station in Mpumalanga and is classified as an internship with market-related remuneration. No previous related work experience is required.

This opportunity is particularly relevant to graduates interested in finance, procurement, environmental operations and supply chain management within the energy sector.

Who can apply for the Matla Graduate Programme?

The Matla Graduate in Training programme offers 10 positions and covers a broad range of business disciplines.

Suitable qualifications include:

Financial Management
Accounting
Supply Chain Management
Logistics Management
Project Management
Business Management
Human Resources Management
Human Resources Development

Successful candidates will receive on-the-job training while gaining practical exposure within Matla Power Station’s operations. The positions are based in Mpumalanga and close on 10 September 2026.

For graduates in finance and accounting, the programme provides an opportunity to understand financial processes in a large infrastructure and energy environment. Supply chain and logistics graduates can gain exposure to the systems needed to keep a major power station supplied and operational.

What does the Human Resources Graduate in Training programme offer?

The Human Resources Graduate in Training opportunity is based at Majuba Power Station in Mpumalanga.

Applicants need a fully completed Degree in:

Human Resources
Behavioural Sciences

South African citizenship is also required. Successful applicants will go through Eskom’s recruitment process and, if selected, can be placed within Eskom operations.

The programme provides institutional and workplace training and can help graduates build practical experience in areas connected to workforce administration, employee relations, organisational support and broader HR operations.

Who should consider the Logistics Graduate Programme?

The Logistics Graduate in Training programme is also based at Majuba Power Station and is aimed specifically at graduates who have completed a Degree in:

Transport Management
Logistics

Applicants must be South African citizens. The programme provides on-the-job training within Eskom operations and closes on 10 September 2026.

This opportunity can be particularly useful for graduates interested in supply chain operations, transport planning, inventory movement and the logistics systems required to support large industrial facilities.

What skills is Eskom looking for?

The current programmes place strong emphasis on professionalism, communication and the ability to work effectively with other people.

Important competencies include:

Teamwork
Integrity
Professionalism
Customer focus
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills
Liaising skills
Initiative
Assertiveness

These skills are useful across finance, HR, procurement and logistics because graduates will need to work with different departments, processes and stakeholders rather than operating in isolation.

Why can these programmes help business graduates?

The strongest current opportunities are concentrated in finance, accounting, supply chain, logistics, procurement, project management and human resources.

These functions are essential to the operation of large energy and infrastructure organisations. Finance teams manage budgets and financial controls, procurement teams source goods and services, logistics teams coordinate movement and supply, while HR teams support the workforce.

Graduates can therefore gain experience that may later support careers in:

Financial management
Accounting
Procurement
Supply chain management
Logistics
Project management
Human resources
Business operations
Energy sector administration

This makes the Eskom Graduate in Training intake relevant not only to candidates interested in electricity generation, but also to graduates who want professional careers in commercial and corporate functions.

Is previous work experience required?

The Hendrina programme specifically lists no related minimum experience, making it suitable for graduates trying to enter the workplace for the first time.

The other current Graduate in Training roles are also structured as learning programmes intended to provide institutional and practical workplace development.

Applicants should therefore focus on presenting their completed qualification clearly and showing that they have the communication, teamwork and professional qualities expected in a structured graduate programme.

How do you apply for Eskom Graduate in Training opportunities?

Applications must be submitted online through the Eskom careers platform for the specific programme that matches your qualification.

Candidates should apply for the correct field rather than submitting applications indiscriminately. Finance graduates should focus on finance or Matla opportunities, logistics graduates can consider Hendrina, Matla or Majuba, while HR graduates have several relevant options.

The remaining deadlines are:

Eligible graduates should submit their applications before the relevant deadline while the listings remain open.

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