Medupi Power Station Vacancies: Lephalale Jobs 2026

Q: What jobs are available at Medupi Power Station?

Medupi advertises roles for control room operators, boiler and turbine technicians, electrical and mechanical artisans, safety officers, engineers across disciplines, and general workers and plant attendants.

Medupi Power Station is one of the world's largest dry-cooled coal-fired power stations and a significant employer in Lephalale, Limpopo. As an Eskom facility, vacancies at Medupi are listed on the Eskom careers portal, where you apply with your CV before the closing date. This guide covers the roles Medupi typically hires for, the route in for artisans and engineers, and how to make a strong application.

What Medupi Power Station is and why it employs widely

Medupi is located near Lephalale (formerly Ellisras) in Limpopo Province, approximately 350 kilometres north-west of Pretoria. It is a base-load coal-fired power station with six generating units, each producing 794 megawatts. The station feeds electricity into the national grid and has been progressively reaching full capacity since its phased commissioning.

Operating a station of this scale requires permanent staff across generation, maintenance, safety, and engineering, as well as a large contract workforce during shutdown and maintenance periods. It is one of the most consistent employers of power station artisans and operators in Limpopo.

Common Medupi vacancies

Medupi and the broader Eskom Lephalale cluster advertise regularly for:

Control room operators: managing generating units, boilers, and turbines from the control room
Boiler and turbine artisans: maintaining and overhauling high-pressure boiler and steam turbine systems
Electrical artisans: high-voltage systems, transformers, motors, and switchgear
Mechanical fitters and millwrights: maintaining pumps, fans, coal handling equipment, and balance-of-plant
Instrument technicians: control and instrumentation systems for the generating units
Safety, health, and environmental officers: statutory compliance across the plant
Civil and structural engineers: ongoing maintenance of the station infrastructure
General workers and plant attendants: cleaning, materials handling, and plant support

Shutdown and refurbishment periods increase contractor demand for all artisan categories.

Route in for artisans and learnership candidates

If you are an artisan with a trade test certificate (N2 plus practical or a completed apprenticeship), the Eskom careers portal is the main channel. Eskom also runs:

Artisan learnerships: four-year programmes combining theory and on-the-job training, leading to a trade test and a recognised qualification
Apprenticeships: structured training for electrical, mechanical, and instrument trades
Graduate development programmes: for electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering graduates

Many Eskom artisan learnership graduates move into permanent positions at Medupi and other Eskom stations.

Where to find real Medupi and Eskom vacancies

The Eskom careers portal is the only authorised source of genuine Eskom vacancies. Fake adverts for Medupi and Eskom jobs are common on social media and WhatsApp groups. Eskom does not charge applicants any fee. If someone asks you to pay for a letter of appointment, a security clearance, or an application, it is a scam. Report it to Eskom's fraud line.

Stand out with a 30-second video application

Power station jobs attract many applications. A short video resume helps you be remembered when a recruiter reviews your file. Keep it under a minute: say your name, the role and station you are applying for, your trade certificate or degree, years of relevant experience (boilers, turbines, electrical systems, or the relevant plant), and where you are based. Speak clearly.

CazVid lets you record one video and reuse it for multiple applications. Recruiters see who you are before they call. Browse current openings and apply on the CazVid jobs page, or upload your video resume so employers can find you first.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Medupi Power Station vacancies? Medupi Power Station is operated by Eskom, so vacancies are advertised on the Eskom careers portal. Search for Medupi or Lephalale, upload your CV and certificates, and apply before the closing date. Eskom does not charge a fee to apply.

What jobs are available at Medupi Power Station? Medupi advertises for control room operators, boiler and turbine technicians, electrical and mechanical artisans, safety officers, engineers, and general workers and plant attendants.

Where is Medupi Power Station located? Medupi Power Station is located near Lephalale (formerly Ellisras) in Limpopo Province, about 350 km north-west of Pretoria. It is one of the world's largest dry-cooled coal-fired power stations.

Does Eskom offer learnerships at Medupi? Yes. Eskom runs artisan learnerships, apprenticeships, and graduate development programmes. Medupi and nearby Eskom operations in Limpopo regularly take in learnership candidates for electrical, mechanical, and instrument trade qualifications.

Hiring engineers, artisans, or operators yourself? You can post a job and review video applications in minutes, or learn more about how to hire with CazVid. For more job search tips, visit the CazVid blog.