
ESKOM IS HIRING FOR A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE (YES) LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME IN SOUTH AFRICA. APPLY WITH GRADE 12
Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) Learnership Programme
Listing reference: eskom_000013
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 19 September 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Other: Government and NGO
Location: South Africa
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: YY1 Area of specialization: Various Department: Human Resources Business Unit: Arnot Power Station Location: South Africa The Youth Employment Service (YES) is part of the public-private initiative lead by the Presidency, to address the youth unemployment crisis in our country. Eskom is creating work opportunities for unemployed youth in South Africa.
We invite 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
Job description
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 / 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.
Minimum requirements
Behavioral
Integrity
Professionalism
Customer focused
Attributes
· None
Minimum Requirements
· Must be a South African Citizen
· Aged between 18 to 34
· Grade 12 or equivalent and/or post matric certificate/programme.
“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 accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply for suitable positions.”