About Eskom
Established in 1923 by the South African government, Eskom, originally known as the Electricity Supply Commission (ESCOM), has evolved into the largest electricity producer in Africa. Ranked among the top 7 global utilities in terms of generation capacity, Eskom plays a pivotal role in the energy landscape.
Eskom is responsible for generating approximately 95% of South Africa's electricity, contributing significantly to the continent's power supply with a share of 45% of Africa's total electricity usage. The utility company operates multiple power stations, including the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station and Kendal Power Station. Currently chaired by Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl, Eskom is organized into three divisions: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Eskom Bursary
Eskom is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.
35 bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields, at University of Technology:
- Chemical Engineering (Diploma)
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) (Diploma)
- Electrical Engineering (Light Current) (Diploma)
- Mechanical Engineering (Diploma)
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African Citizen
- You must have completed in Matric in 2023
- You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for English, in Matric finals
- You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for Pure Mathematics, in Matric finals
- You must have achieved a minimum of Level 4 for Physical Science, in Matric finals
- You must intend on studying towards one of the qualifications listed above in 2024
- You must have received conditional acceptance to study at a recognised and accredited University of Technology in South Africa, in 2024
- You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary funding and must NOT be registered at any tertiary institution
- Preference may be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups (in line with Eskom’s employment equity plan and its employment equity goals and targets)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online at: Eskom Bursary Application 2024
(Reference number: 50761722NM)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric final results/ certificate (certified copy)
- Proof of conditional acceptance at a University/ University of Technology (on institutions letterhead)
Closing Date
31 January 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)