The Infrastructure Skills Development Grant (ISDG) Graduate Programme 2026 is officially open at City Power Johannesburg, the municipal entity of the City of Johannesburg, in partnership with the National Treasury.
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This is not just another internship. It is a 3-year fixed-term “Road to Professionalisation” programme designed to help engineering graduates gain structured, relevant experience aligned with professional registration requirements.
Quick Overview
Vacancy Bulletin: 001/2026
Reference: 001
Designation: Infrastructure Skills Development Grant (ISDG) Graduate Programme
Group: Governance & Corporate Services
Department: Human Capital Management
Contract Duration: 3 Years (Fixed Term)
Qualification Required: BSc/BEng (NQF 7) in Electrical Engineering
Age Requirement: Under 35
Closing Date: 04 March 2026 @ 17:00
Application Email: recruitment.ISDG@citypower.co.za
Enquiries: 011 490 7821 / 011 490 7110
What Is the ISDG “Road to Professionalisation” Programme?
Unlike short 12-month internships, this programme runs for three full years.
It is structured to:
- Provide practical engineering exposure
- Align experience with professional registration requirements
- Support competency development
- Build municipal engineering capacity
The wording “Academic context must be realist match to the academic requirements for professional registration with respective statutory council” means:
Your degree must align with the pathway toward professional registration (for example, as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist, depending on qualification category).
This is critical.
City Power is not just offering workplace exposure — they are preparing candidates for formal professional recognition.
Discipline Available
Electrical Engineering Graduate
Minimum qualification:
- BSc or BEng (NQF Level 7) in Electrical Engineering
If you studied Power Systems, Heavy Current, Energy Systems, or Electrical Infrastructure, this is directly relevant.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:
- BSc/BEng (NQF 7) in Electrical Engineering
- Unemployed
- South African citizen
- Valid SA ID
- Under 35 years old
- Academic qualification aligned with professional registration pathway
Added advantage:
- Valid Code 08 driver’s licence
Additional conditions:
- Appointment will follow the Employment Equity Act
- Preference to designated groups
- Must ensure application reaches City Power before deadline
If you do not receive a response within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
How to Apply
Applications must be emailed.
Send your application to: recruitment.ISDG@citypower.co.za
Reference clearly in your subject line:
BULLETIN: 001/2026 REF 001
Make sure you include:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified academic transcripts
- Certified degree certificate
- Driver’s licence (if applicable)
Do not wait until the last day. Closing date: 04 March 2026 at 17:00
Late applications will likely not be considered.
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Edupstairs Advice for Electrical Engineering Graduates
If you are serious about building a strong engineering career, do the following:
- Tailor your CV specifically to power systems and infrastructure.
- Highlight any project work related to:
- Transformers
- Load flow analysis
- Power distribution modelling
- Substation design
- Protection systems
- Mention final year projects clearly.
- Show willingness to work in field conditions.
Do not send a generic CV.
Also:
Start researching professional registration requirements early. Understand what competencies you must log during the 3 years.
This programme can fast-track your professional credibility — but only if you treat it seriously.
Career Growth Path After This Programme
After completing 3 years in ISDG, potential pathways include:
- Professional Engineer registration pathway
- Senior Electrical Engineer roles
- Infrastructure Planning Specialist
- Energy Systems Engineer
- Substation Design Engineer
- Renewable Energy Project Engineer
- Grid Modernisation Engineer
Municipal experience also opens doors in:
- Smart grid technologies
- Energy efficiency consulting
- Power distribution compliance
- Public-private infrastructure partnerships
This is foundational engineering experience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Is this a permanent job?
No. It is a 3-year fixed-term contract.
- Is there a stipend mentioned?
The advert does not specify salary details, but as a municipal structured programme, compensation is typically formal and regulated.
- Can final-year students apply?
The advert specifies qualified graduates. You should already hold the qualification.
- Is registration with a statutory council required before applying?
Not necessarily registered yet — but your qualification must align with registration requirements.
- Can candidates above 35 apply?
No. The advert specifies under the age of 35.
- What happens if I do not hear back?
If no response within 30 days after closing date, consider application unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE: 04 MARCH 2026
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