Apply Now: Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme

ByRainbow Time

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is offering Youth Employment Service (YES) opportunities for unemployed youth in South Africa. The YES programme is a public-private initiative led by the Presidency to address youth unemployment by providing young people with meaningful work exposure and practical experience. Successful candidates will gain valuable first-time work experience within the energy sector, supporting customer services operations in KwaZulu-Natal while developing workplace skills and professional conduct.

The opportunity is open to South African citizens aged 18 to 34 who meet the minimum requirements and have not previously participated in the YES initiative. Applicants who are successful in the recruitment process will be placed within Eskom operations in KwaZulu-Natal, contributing to service delivery while building employability for future career growth.

Position Summary
  • Position: Youth Employment Service (YES)
  • Task Grade: YY1
  • Department: Retail – Customer Services
  • Business Unit: Central East Cluster

Listing Reference: eskom_002306
Closing Date: 2 January 2026

Job Details
  • Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
  • Job Category: Administration
  • Location: KwaZulu-Natal (Westville & Mkondeni)
  • Contract Type: Student Job
  • Remuneration: Market Related
  • EE Position: No

The Youth Employment Service (YES) is a public-private initiative led by the Presidency to address youth unemployment. Eskom is creating work opportunities for unemployed youth in South Africa, offering young people the opportunity to gain valuable first work experience in the energy sector.

Minimum Requirements
  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Aged between 18 and 34 years
  • Grade 12 or equivalent and/or post-matric certificate or programme / N3 Electrical Engineering
Selection Criteria
  • Must not have been permanently employed with a single employer for more than 12 months
  • Must not be studying full time during the year of employment
  • Must not have previously participated in or registered on the YES initiative
  • Successful applicants will be placed in Eskom Operations in KwaZulu-Natal
Behavioural Competencies
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Customer focused

If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In line with Eskom’s employment equity plan and targets, preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

Interested applicants must apply online through the official Eskom Careers website using the provided listing reference before the closing date. All required information and supporting documents must be submitted as part of the application process, and only applications completed through the official platform will be considered.

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and selection criteria will be contacted as part of the recruitment process. If no communication is received within 28 days after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.

Apply Here: Youth Employment Service (YES)