Eskom regards the awarding of bursaries to external applicants as a major contribution towards broadening the national skills pool. Eskom believes that this initiative will lead to empowered communities, an improved lifestyle, and a competent workforce.
This procedure has been developed to enable Eskom to meet its business objectives regarding future skills requirements, thereby giving structure to the skills pipeline. To this end, bursaries based on business needs are awarded to candidates intending to study at recognised higher education institutions.
Education is one of Eskom’s most important investments. We firmly believe that by educating people, we develop them to compete on an equal basis thus ensuring a better and more productive workforce. Therefore, if you believe that you have what it takes, and then being part of the Eskom team is just for you.
Types of Eskom Bursaries Offered
1. Full Eskom Bursaries
Offered mainly based on business needs of the business, given to the following individuals:
- Academic deserving students
- South African citizen
- After completion of studies, to work-back obligation equal to contract duration
2. Scholarship
Offered exclusively to Eskom employees children/dependence based on the following:
- Academic deserving students
- Years of service by employee (minimum of 5years in service)
Eskom Bursary Covers the following Fields of Studies:
Study Fields in Universities:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Accounting
- Supply Chain
- IT
- Computer Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
Study Fields in Technikons
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Safety and Risk
- Environmental Science
Further Education & Training (FET)
- Boiler Makers
- Control & Instrumentation
- Electricians
- Fitters & Turners
- Mechanical
- Millwrights
- Welders
- Plumbers
- Bricklayers
- Carpenters
- Power Plant Operators
Who Qualifies for Eskom Bursary
Individuals legible to apply must meet the following requirements:-
- Applicants must be South African citizens with a valid ID number
- National Senior Certificate or equivalent
- Written proof of acceptance for admission by higher education institution
- Applicants must be for full time studies at an accredited South African institution
- Applicants must be willing to undergo an interview and medical examination or health declaration
Students to study at the University
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STHEMBISO
im willing to change my country through education