The Eskom Learnership in Hospitality 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for qualified hospitality graduates who want to gain structured workplace experience within one of South Africa’s most established state-owned entities. Based at the Eskom Academy of Learning in Midrand, this learnership is designed for individuals who are passionate about food services, hospitality management, and customer experience in a professional training environment.
This programme provides hands-on exposure to kitchen operations, hospitality administration, and service delivery while working alongside experienced professionals in the industry.
About the Eskom Hospitality Learnership
Eskom, operating within the Electricity, Energy, and Water Supply sector, is offering a fixed-term hospitality learnership aimed at developing skilled individuals for the catering and hospitality industry. The role focuses on supporting the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations while building essential leadership, management, and technical skills.
The learnership forms part of Eskom’s commitment to skills development and workplace-based learning through its Academy of Learning.
Learnership Overview
- Learnership Title: Hospitality Learnership
- Organisation: Eskom
- Business Unit: Eskom Academy of Learning
- Department: Hospitality
- Location: Midrand, Gauteng
- Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract
- Position / Task Grade: L06
- Industry: Electricity, Energy and Water Supply
- Job Category: Hospitality, Hotel, Catering, Tourism and Travel
- Remuneration: Market related
- Reference Number: 50917779MM
Key Responsibilities
Learners appointed to this programme will assist in the full operational and administrative running of the kitchen and hospitality services. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with food preparation and production
- Supporting stock control and inventory management
- Providing administrative support and contributing to ISO processes
- Delivering professional customer service
- Ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, hygiene, and maintenance standards
- Assisting with the implementation of operational procedures and service standards
This role exposes learners to both the practical and administrative aspects of hospitality operations.
Leadership and Management Exposure
The learnership also focuses strongly on developing leadership and management skills, including:
- Training and development of employees within the department
- Performance management and people management support
- Effective time management and task coordination
- Understanding and applying ethical standards and workplace discipline
- Exposure to basic management principles such as planning, leading, organising, and controlling
- Supporting departmental goals and measurable objectives
Knowledge Areas Covered
Learners will gain exposure to key industry knowledge, including:
- Food and beverage operations
- Basic financial understanding within hospitality environments
- Market-related trends in the hospitality and catering industry
- Hygiene, safety, and maintenance standards
- Industry benchmarking and quality assurance practices
Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good administrative ability
- Practical cooking skills with creativity in food presentation
- Ability to perform well under pressure
- A pleasant personality and customer-focused attitude
- Leadership potential and teamwork skills
- Ability to influence cost control and operational efficiency
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this learnership, applicants must have:
- A National Diploma or National N Diploma in Catering Management
- OR Hospitality and Catering Services qualification
- OR a Hotel School qualification at NQF Level 6 with 240 credits
- No prior work experience is required
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through Eskom’s official recruitment platform.
To apply for this job please visit eskomcareers.ci.hr.
Application method: Online application
Application platform: eskomcareers.ci.hr
Reference Number: 50917779MM
Applicants are advised to ensure that all information provided is accurate and complete before submitting their application.
Conclusion
The Eskom Hospitality Learnership 2026 is an ideal opportunity for hospitality graduates who want to gain structured, high-quality workplace experience in a professional and regulated environment. With exposure to kitchen operations, administration, leadership development, and service excellence, this learnership provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in hospitality and catering management.
