Company: Eskom
Location: Across South Africa (including Arnot Power Station, Mpumalanga)
Remuneration: Stipend provided for the 12-month fixed-term contract
Closing Date: 19 September 2025

Introduction
Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) 2025/2026: Unlocking Career Opportunities
Are you on the lookout for your first work experience? Eskom’s Youth Employment Service (YES) programme presents a fantastic opportunity for young South Africans eager to enter the workforce and gain hands-on exposure in the energy industry. This programme is part of a broader public-private initiative led by the Presidency to tackle youth unemployment in South Africa.

What is Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) 2025/2026: Unlocking Career Opportunities?
The Eskom YES Programme is designed to provide unemployed youth with meaningful workplace experience. Participants are placed within Eskom’s operations across South Africa on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The aim is to empower young people who have not previously held long-term permanent employment and have never registered for YES.

Minimum Requirements:
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a South African citizen aged 18 to 34
• Hold a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (post-matric programmes are also accepted)
• Must not have been permanently employed by one employer for more than one year
• Must not be studying full-time during the programme year
• Must not have previously participated in the YES Programme

Role Responsibility:
Participants will:

• Gain valuable workplace exposure across Eskom operations
• Contribute to Eskom’s daily functions under supervision
• Learn practical skills relevant to the energy industry
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and professional standards

Skills and Attributes:
Eskom is looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Integrity in all tasks and responsibilities
• Professionalism in the workplace
• Strong customer focus and service orientation
• A willingness to learn and adapt
• Teamwork and effective communication skills

Application Process and Timeline:

• Contract Type: Fixed-term, 12 months
• Location: Across South Africa, including Arnot Power Station in Mpumalanga
• Closing Date: 19 September 2025
• After applying: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If no feedback is received within 28 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Application Method: Apply online through Eskom’s official careers portal

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Eskom is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. The organisation encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including people with disabilities. Eskom reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not found.

Why This Opportunity Matters

• Provides essential first work experience for unemployed youth
• Offers exposure to the energy sector, a critical part of South Africa’s economy
• Builds networks and opens doors for future career growth
• Enhances employability through practical learning and skill development