Eskom Hospitality Learnerships: How to Apply
While Eskom is known primarily as South Africa’s leading electricity supplier, the organisation is not as recognised for its learnerships, which go beyond the technical and engineering learnerships offered. One of these is the **Eskom Hospitality learnership**, which aims to enhance and instill work-based learning in food services, catering, cleaning, and client services within Eskom’s operations. These learnerships assist unemployed people in acquiring workplace experience, training, and an occupational qualification. Knowing how to apply is crucial for your success in the program.
#### What is an Eskom Hospitality Learnership?
Eskom Hospitality Learnerships entails various forms of training across different hospitality zones. Candidates are trained in various hospitality service areas at some of Eskom’s training centers, power stations, or corporate offices. Such zones may include food services, cleaning, and client service.
The learnership training is usually 12 months long and is practical and theoretical in format. It is aligned to an accredited South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) certificate. Learners also receive an allowance during the learnership to subsidize their expenses as they gain new skills and experience.
#### Who is eligible to apply?
Checking to see if you meet the minimum requirements before applying is a good idea. Eskom Hospitality Learnerships have terms that are largely the same, but investing criteria may have a few small changes per intake. Terms state that applicants must:
* Have South African citizenship
* Be aged between 18 and 35
* Be unemployed when applying
* Hold a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
* Be proficient in English
* Have a passion for hospitality or the services sector.
Applicants who live close to Eskom sites, as well as those who belong to the underrepresented groups, are prioritized in line with Eskom’s employment equity policies.
### How to Locate Eskom Hospitality Learnership Advertisements
Unsolicited learnerships are not offered by Eskom. All positions are publicly posted. To mitigate fraudulent activities, applicants are encouraged to utilize reliable channels, including:
* Eskom’s career page under the “Vacancies” or “Careers” section
* Eskom official social media accounts; verified
* Portals for employment, government, or SETA
* Community newspapers when indicated
Use phrases such as “Hospitality Learnership,” “Young Training Programme,” or “Eskom Learnership” for searches.
### Documents You Need to Prepare
You will be disqualified if you apply without the required documents. Prepare clear and certified copies of the following:
* South African Identification Document
* Matric certificate or results statement
* Recent full CV
* Proof of residence (if needed)
Document certifications, if required, should have been done in the last three months. Make sure sides of the documents are not blank and that you preserve them as the application instructions require.
### How to Apply Step by Step
1. **Read the Advertisement.**
Advertisements for every learnership will contain important information such as closure date, reference number, and instructions for how to apply. Skipping this is not an option.
2. **Make Your CV or update it**
You might have no job experience. That’s fine. You can put down your education, skills, volunteering, and any experience in hospitality like community catering or school activities.
3. **Apply for the Position**
Advertising a job may have different processes when it comes to applying. You may have to apply online, email your documents, or use a job application portal. Reference numbers should always go in the subject line or in the application to ensure you get the number.
4. **Make Sure Everything is Correct**
You need to check that everything is done and that you uploaded all the correct files. Make sure your phone number and email address are the right ones.
5. **Be Patient for a Response**
You will probably only hear back from the people on the shortlist. The process can take a month or so after the application deadline.
#### What Happens After You Get on the List?
If you are on the shortlist, Eskom might contact you in regard to:
– An interview
– A fundamental skills or a reasoning test
– Health and criminal record assessments
If you are successful, you will get a detailed offer letter outlining the particulars of the learnership, including when and where you will start.
#### How to Enhance Your Opportunities
* Submit your application when the advertisement is first released
* Make sure your resume is clean and contains no mistakes
* Do not exaggerate your credentials
* Demonstrate your passion for the industry and your interest in service
* Adhere to guidelines exactly as outlined
How to Apply
Click here to apply for Eskom Learner Hospitality Programme 2026
Applications must be submitted online before the closing date.
Need Help With the Registration Process?
Eskom’s support team is available to assist:
- Tel: 010 140 3099
- Email: candidate.support@ci.hr
Why This Programme Is Worth Applying For
From an employability perspective, this opportunity is highly valuable because it offers:
- Training at a national public entity
- Exposure to institutional hospitality standards
- ISO process participation
- Strong kitchen management and administrative experience
- A solid foundation for careers in:
- Hospitality management
- Catering services
- Institutional food services
- Hotel and tourism sectors
Important Notes for Applicants
- Apply before 12 January 2026
- Ensure your qualifications meet NQF Level 6 requirements
- Complete all sections of the online application
- Late applications will not be considered
#### Final Thoughts
Eskom Hospitality Learnerships provide training for the present, as well as, skills, experience, and a certificate that will enhance your employability in the future within the field of Hospitality and Services. Training is not likely to culminate in permanent job offers, but is likely to open up many future pathways for employment. Your chances of being successful will be maximized if you are well prepared, apply through the proper channels, and most importantly, are patient.