Eskom Plant Operator Learnerships 2026 / 2027 Vacancy
Eskom
Chemical & Energy (CHIETA)
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- Opportunity
- Learnership
- Minimum education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Location
- Witbank, Mpumalanga
- SETA
- CHIETA
- Posted
- 04 Sept 2026
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Opportunity Overview
Eskom is offering Plant Operator Learnerships for the 2026 / 2027 intake, based in Witbank. This learnership provides a valuable opportunity to gain essential skills and experience within the energy sector.
Successful applicants will undergo both structured institutionalised training and practical on-the-job training, preparing them for a career as a Plant Operator.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be a South African Citizen.
- Should not have participated in or registered on a prior learning programme.
- Educational Qualifications (one of the following):
- Grade 12 with a minimum of 50% in Mathematics, 50% in Physical Science, and 40% in English.
- OR N3 with a minimum of 50% in Mathematics, 50% in Science, and 40% in English.
- OR NCV Level 4 with a minimum of 50% in Mathematics, 50% in Science, and 40% in English.
- Required Skills & Competencies:
- Leadership
- Team player
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Customer focused
- Knowledge of Eskom’s Policies and procedures
- Communication Skills
- Sound interpersonal Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Liaising Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Actively participate in all institutionalised training modules.
- Engage in practical on-the-job training as a Plant Operator.
- Adhere to Eskom’s policies and procedures throughout the learning programme.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online.
- Click on the link below to access the application portal:
- Apply for Eskom Plant Operator Learnerships 2026 / 2027
This listing in context
What the 335 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live learnerships
- 44
- In Mpumalanga
- 4
- Closing within 7 days
- 0
66% of the 44 live learnerships we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric, so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live learnerships stay open for a median of 124 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 335 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 17 opportunities in Mpumalanga.
What you'll need to apply
Most learnerships want certified copies with the application itself — check the advert, because sending none can be as fatal as sending the wrong ones.
- Your CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copy of your matric certificate
- A short motivation letter
What a learnership actually is
A learnership is a structured programme registered with a SETA under the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998. It is not a job with training attached — it is a qualification you earn by doing the work. You sign a three-party agreement between yourself, the employer and the accredited training provider, alongside a fixed-term employment contract that lasts as long as the programme does.
What the week actually looks like
- Your time is split between a training provider and a real workplace, and the split is weighted heavily towards the workplace — the classroom portion is the smaller half.
- On workplace days you are assigned to a team with a mentor or coach responsible for signing off what you can do. You are given real tasks, not observation.
- Throughout, you build a Portfolio of Evidence: the logbook, worksheets and signed task records that prove competence. It is assessed, and an incomplete portfolio is the most common reason a learner finishes the year without the qualification.
What you leave with
An occupational qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework, carrying NQF credits that count towards further study. The qualification belongs to you and is recognised by any employer, not just the one that trained you.
Where this leads next
Entry-level post in the same field
Completing the qualification and, usually, the employer having a vacancy — conversion is never guaranteed.
Skills programme or a higher learnership
Holding the NQF-level qualification below it; many employers fund this once you are on staff.
Team leader or supervisor
Two to three years of demonstrated competence, often with a supervisory qualification on top.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
A legitimate learnership never charges you. If anyone asks for a registration, placement or administration fee, it is not a learnership — report it. You can confirm that a programme is registered by contacting the relevant SETA directly.
About CHIETA & this sector
CHIETA develops skills for the chemical industries, from petrochemicals to pharmaceuticals, often through structured learnerships with large employers.
