Eskom YES Programme 2026
Location: South Africa
Salary: R6 000 Per Month
Job Type: Full Time
Are you a young South African looking for your first job opportunity? The Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2026 is now open for applications, offering unemployed youth a chance to gain valuable work experience in the energy sector.
This initiative forms part of a national effort led by the Presidency to tackle youth unemployment and equip young people with practical workplace skills. Eskom is currently recruiting 20 candidates for YES positions within its Distribution division.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Eskom YES Programme 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Aged between 18 and 34 years
- Must have Grade 12 (Matric)
- Mathematics: Minimum 50% OR Maths Literacy: Minimum 70%
- English: Minimum 60% plus one additional South African language
- Must be currently unemployed
- Must not be studying full-time
- Must not have participated in the YES Programme before
- Must not have been permanently employed by one employer for more than 12 consecutive months
Key Attributes and Skills
Eskom is looking for candidates who demonstrate the following qualities:
- Strong sense of integrity and professionalism
- Customer-focused mindset
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team
These personal attributes are essential for success in a structured and high-performance work environment.
What You Will Gain
Joining the Eskom YES Programme comes with several benefits, including:
- 12 months of valuable workplace experience
- Exposure to the energy and electricity sector
- Opportunity to develop practical and administrative skills
- Improved CV and employability
- Experience working in a professional corporate environment
This programme is especially beneficial for young people with little or no work experience who want to enter the job market.
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