Eskom invites unemployed South African youth to apply for 50 Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme opportunities for 2026 within its Corporate Services business unit.
YES Programme Application Closing Date: 22 September 2026
YES Programme Location: Sunninghill, Midrand and Rosherville, Gauteng, South Africa
Number of Opportunities: X50
Reference Number: 50973284BS
Listing Reference: eskom_007018
About the Eskom YES Programme
Eskom is offering 50 opportunities through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative for young South Africans seeking workplace experience.
Successful applicants will undergo Eskom’s recruitment process and, if selected, may be placed within Eskom operations across different divisions.
The opportunity falls under Corporate Services, with positions based in Sunninghill, Midrand and Rosherville.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 34 years old.
- Have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
- Candidates with post-Matric certificates or programmes may also apply.
- Must not have been permanently employed by a single employer continuously for more than one year.
- Must not be studying full-time during the year of employment.
- Must not have previously participated in or registered for the YES initiative.
The opportunity falls under the Matriculants/Graduate/No Experience job category, making it suitable for qualifying young people seeking workplace exposure.
Behavioural Competencies
Eskom is looking for applicants who demonstrate:
- Integrity.
- Professionalism.
- Customer focus.
Recruitment and Placement
Applicants will undergo a recruitment process. Successful candidates will be placed within Eskom operations across its divisions.
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Eskom also states that preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in accordance with its employment equity plan, goals and targets.
Important Information for Applicants
Applicants should ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements before submitting an application.
If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Eskom reserves the right not to make appointments to the advertised opportunities.
How to Apply
Applications for the Eskom Youth Employment Service Programme must be submitted online through the Eskom recruitment portal.
Click here to apply for Eskom YES Programme 2026 X50 Opportunities
When applying, use the following details:
Position: Youth Employment Service (YES) X50
Reference Number: 50973284BS
Listing Reference: eskom_007018
Applications must be submitted by 22 September 2026.