Division: Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM)
Are you a graduate ready to power your career at South Africa’s largest state-owned enterprise? Eskom is recruiting for its 12-month Learner Non-Technical programme based at Simmerpan, Germiston.
This is a specialized entry-point into the world of industrial procurement, strategic sourcing, and logistics management within the energy sector.
Position Details:
- Company: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
- Location: Simmerpan, Germiston (Gauteng)
- Duration: 12-Month Learner Programme
- Closing Date: 10 April 2026
Eligible Qualifications (National Diploma):
Applications are open to graduates holding a National Diploma in:
- Commerce & Logistics: Transport / Supply Chain Management / Commerce.
- Technology: Information Technology / Information Management.
- Engineering: Mechanical Engineering.
What You’ll Do (The PSCM Track):
- Strategic Sourcing: Learn how Eskom identifies and vets suppliers for multi-million Rand contracts.
- Contract Management: Assist in ensuring that suppliers meet their delivery deadlines and quality standards.
- Materials Management: Use IT and Information Management systems to track inventory across various power stations.
- Technical Procurement: (For Engineering grads) Use your technical knowledge to verify that the mechanical parts being ordered meet the exact engineering specifications required.
How to Apply:
Eskom applications are typically handled through the Eskom Recruitment Website. Ensure you have your CV, Certified ID, and Academic Transcript uploaded in PDF format.
Career Advice for Eskom Applicants
- The “Simmerpan” Hub: Simmerpan is a major administrative and control hub for Eskom. If you are applying for IT or Logistics, emphasize your ability to manage large data sets, as this office handles high volumes of provincial data.
- PFMA Knowledge: Eskom is a State-Owned Company (SOC), meaning they follow the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). If you mention your basic understanding of “fair and transparent procurement” in your interview, you will stand out significantly.
- Why Mechanical Engineering? If you are an engineer applying for this, you aren’t fixing engines—you are the “Expert Buyer.” You are the bridge between the engineers at the power station and the vendors selling the parts.
Possible Interview Questions
Sector & Technical
- “Why is effective Supply Chain Management critical for a utility company like Eskom?”
- “How would you use Information Technology to improve the transparency of a procurement process?”
- “Explain the importance of ‘Quality Assurance’ when buying mechanical components for a power station.”
Behavioral
- “Eskom is a high-pressure environment. How do you ensure accuracy when dealing with urgent procurement requests?”
- “Tell us about a time you had to follow a strict set of rules or policies to complete a project.”