City Power ISDG Graduate Programme 2026 - 3 Year Career Kickstart
City Power Johannesburg, the municipal electricity provider for the City of Johannesburg, has opened applications for its Infrastructure Skills Development Grant (ISDG) Graduate Programme 2026 – a structured 3‑year “Road to Professionalisation” training programme designed to help unemployed engineering graduates gain practical work experience and career‑boosting skills.
What Is the ISDG Graduate Programme?
The ISDG Graduate Programme is a three‑year fixed‑term contract that gives qualifying graduates the opportunity to work on real engineering projects, develop workplace competencies, and align their experience with requirements for professional registration (e.g., with the Engineering Council of South Africa).
Unlike short internships, this programme is career‑focused and structured, offering longer exposure to core infrastructure functions.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for the programme you must meet the following criteria:
- A BSc or BEng (NQF Level 7) in Electrical Engineering
- South African citizen with a valid ID
- Unemployed at the time of application
- Under 35 years old
- Your qualification must align with the pathway toward professional registration
- A valid Code 08 driver’s licence is an advantage
What You’ll Gain
Participating engineers will receive hands‑on experience in municipal electrical infrastructure projects and support toward building professional competencies needed for South Africa’s energy industry.
While a stipend isn’t specified in the official bulletin, structured programmes like ISDG typically include formal compensation aligned with municipal standards.
Important Dates
- Closing date: 04 March 2026 @ 17:00 – Submit before the deadline!
How to Apply
Submit your application by email to:
recruitment.ISDG@citypower.co.za
Use this subject line format:
“BULLETIN: 001/2026 REF 001 – ISDG Graduate Programme 2026”
Required documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Certified academic transcripts and degree certificate
- Driver’s licence copy (if available)
Applications received after the closing date are unlikely to be accepted.
Why This Opportunity Matters
The ISDG Graduate Programme is one of the few long‑term structured training opportunities in South Africa that links work experience directly with professional development in a key technical field. It’s ideal if you are a graduate in electrical engineering and serious about building a career in energy, infrastructure, and public sector engineering – especially with hands‑on exposure and mentorship experience.
