Eskom is recruiting Learner Technicians in Training for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and the window is closing fast: applications must be in by 31 August 2026. The programme is open to South African citizens who hold an S4, S5 or Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing, with training based at the Eskom Research and Innovation Centre in Gauteng and placements possible at power stations in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. If you studied NDT, this is your field’s biggest employer calling.
About the Programme
Eskom generates the vast majority of South Africa’s electricity and operates some of the largest industrial plants on the continent. Keeping those plants running safely depends on engineers and technicians who can find defects in boilers, turbines, pipes and welds before they fail. That is exactly what Non-Destructive Testing does: it evaluates materials and components without damaging them.
This Learner Technician in Training opportunity sits within Eskom’s GX HO Engineering business unit, in the Materials and Plant Integrity Department, under listing reference eskom_006528. Learners may initially be associated with the Eskom Research and Innovation Centre (ERIC) in Gauteng and can then be allocated to power stations across Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. For an NDT graduate, there is no better training ground in South Africa: the scale and variety of Eskom’s plant means exposure that no private inspection firm can match.
What You Will Learn
- Practical NDT workplace experience inside an operational power utility
- How classroom NDT theory connects with real industrial assets and engineering procedures
- Plant safety requirements and quality standards in a high-risk environment
- Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team on materials and plant integrity
- Eskom policies, procedures and professional workplace standards
- Market-related remuneration during the training period
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Who Can Apply
- South African citizens
- An S4 in Non-Destructive Testing, or
- An S5 in Non-Destructive Testing, or
- A Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing
- Willingness to be placed at Eskom operations in Gauteng, Mpumalanga or Limpopo
- Team players with integrity, professionalism, good communication skills and a self-starter attitude
This is an Employment Equity position. No minimum work experience is specified, so recent graduates can apply.
Required Documents
- Updated CV showing your NDT qualification clearly
- South African ID document
- Academic transcript or academic record
- Qualification certificate, where applicable
- Any additional documents requested on the Eskom recruitment portal
How to Apply
- Open the official Eskom recruitment platform and find listing reference eskom_006528
- Read the full vacancy and confirm you hold the S4, S5 or NDT Diploma requirement
- Register a profile with your email address and upload your CV
- Complete the application form with accurate personal and academic details
- Upload the requested documents
- Submit before 31 August 2026 and keep your application reference
Closing Date
The closing date for the Eskom Learner Technicians in Training (NDT) Programme 2026 is 31 August 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Why It Matters
NDT is a scarce skill in South Africa, yet many NDT graduates sit unemployed because the field demands practical certification hours that are hard to get without an employer. Eskom is the single largest user of NDT services in the country, and time inside its Materials and Plant Integrity environment is the kind of experience that inspection companies, petrochemical plants and mines all recognise instantly. Energy infrastructure is also a national priority, with billions committed to maintaining and extending plant life, which means the demand for qualified NDT technicians is set to grow. For a young technician, this programme converts a paper qualification into a career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply with only Matric?
No. The vacancy requires an S4, S5 or Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing. An unrelated engineering qualification does not automatically qualify.
How much does the programme pay?
Eskom lists the remuneration as market related. A specific amount is not published. Confirmed during the application process.
Where will I be placed?
Training may start at the Eskom Research and Innovation Centre in Gauteng, with possible allocation to power stations in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Apply only if you can relocate within these provinces.
Is this a permanent job?
No. The contract is classified as an internship-type training position. Permanent employment is not guaranteed, but the experience is highly valued across the energy and inspection industries.
