Eskom: (YES) Youth Employment Service 2026 (x12 Positions Available). Eskom is looking for unemployed young people to join one of its many Youth Employment Service programmes, which are now open for applications.
The Youth Employment Service (YES) is part of the public-private initiative led by the Presidency to address the youth unemployment crisis in South Africa. Eskom is creating work opportunities for unemployed youth in South Africa in accordance with the BBBEE definition. Eskom invites young South Africans, who are hungry to enter the job market, to get a chance at a life-changing first work experience in our exciting energy industry. If you meet the requirements listed, grab this opportunity to gain valuable work experience. Successful candidates will be given a 12-month contract to work in one of the Eskom Operations across all South African Provinces.
Location: Witbank, South Africa
Category: Jobs
Closing Date: 27/07/2026
Minimum requirements
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Aged between 18 to 34
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Should not have been employed permanently with a single employer continuously for more than 1 year
- Should not be studying full time in the year of employment
- Should not have participated in / registered on the YES initiative before
- Applicants will go through a recruitment process, and if successful, be placed in the Eskom Operations across the divisions
Skills and Competencies Required
Leadership:
- Team-player
- Communication Skills
- Sound interpersonal Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Liaising Skills
Behavioral:
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Customer focused
Attributes:
- Politeness
- Promptness
- Energetic
- Self-starter
- Assertive
Key Responsibilities:
- Administration
- Storage
- Housekeeping
- Warehousing
How To Apply