In a country where youth unemployment remains a towering challenge, Eskom is taking meaningful action with its Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative. This forward-thinking programme, part of the national YES network, offers young South Africans their first taste of real-world work experience — all while empowering the energy sector to secure its future workforce.
What is Eskom’s YES Programme?
Eskom’s YES scheme is an extension of the private-sector led national YES initiative, a nationwide non-profit effort funded entirely by businesses. Its goal? To ensure unemployed youth in South Africa access quality, paid 12‑month work experiences while companies benefit through elevated B‑BBEE scores and enriched ESG contributions.
POSITIONS : YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE (YES) (X152 POSTS)
Minimum Requirements
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Aged between 18 to 34
- Grade 12 or equivalent and/or post matric certificate/programme.
Selection Criteria
- 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.
Skills and Competencies
Behavioral
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Customer focused
Attributes
- None
Key Responsibilities
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.
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE (YES) X12 – STERKSPRUIT CLOSING 21 JULY 25
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE (YES) X5 – WITBANK CLOSING 21 JULY 25
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE (YES) X13 – KIMBERLEY CLOSING 21 JULY 25
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE (YES) X16 – KLERKSDORP CLOSING 21 JULY 25
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE (YES) X18 – GAUTENG CLOSING 21 JULY 25
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE (YES) X4 – MBOMBELA CLOSING 22 JULY 25
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE (YES) X7 – HEAD OFFICE CLOSING 22 JULY 25
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE (YES) X16 – WITBANK CLOSING 22 JULY 25
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE (YES) X12 – VARIOUS CLOSING 22 JULY 25
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE (YES) X15 – KRIEL CLOSING 23 JULY 25
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE (YES) X10 – GROOTVLEI CLOSING 23 JULY 25
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE (YES) X12 – ARNOT CLOSING 23 JULY 25
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE (YES) X3 – POLOKWANE CLOSING 23 JULY 25
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH EMPLOYEMENT SERVICE (YES) X9 – MAJUBA CLOSING 24 JULY 25
The Win-Win-Win Model
- Youth gain invaluable practical experience, mentorship, and income.
- Eskom secures motivated talent pipelines and enhances its social impact.
- South Africa benefits from economic inclusion, reduced unemployment, and a more stable labour market.
Our Conclusion:
Eskom’s YES Programme offers more than just jobs — it provides a launchpad for South African youth to power into their careers while supporting the country’s energy resilience. For aspiring youth, this is a golden chance to gain skills, confidence, and community impact. For Eskom — and South Africa’s broader economic fabric — it’s an investment in tomorrow’s leaders.
