Job Description

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.

Eskom YES Programme 2026

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