Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2026 – Multiple Opportunities Across South Africa x15
Looking for your first job? Eskom is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for its Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2026, offering numerous 12-month work opportunities across power stations and business units nationwide.
The YES Programme is a public-private initiative led by the Presidency to combat youth unemployment by providing meaningful workplace experience to young South Africans. Through this programme, successful candidates gain practical work experience, improve their employability, and build valuable professional skills in one of South Africa’s largest state-owned enterprises.
About the Eskom YES Programme
The Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme gives unemployed youth the opportunity to gain real workplace experience in administration, office support, finance, human capital management, procurement, and other business support functions.
Successful candidates are appointed on a 12-month fixed-term contract or internship, depending on the specific position.
Available YES Opportunities
Eskom is currently recruiting for several YES positions across multiple business units:
- 25 Positions Available
What You Will Gain
Participants in the YES Programme will benefit from:
- 12 months of valuable workplace experience
- Exposure to South Africa’s energy sector
- Professional skills development
- Practical administrative and office experience
- Career readiness training
- Improved future employment prospects
- Opportunity to work with experienced professionals
Minimum Requirements
Requirements may vary slightly depending on the position, but applicants should generally:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be unemployed at the time of application.
- Meet the YES Programme eligibility requirements.
- Be willing to work at the specified Eskom location.
- Have the required qualifications for the advertised position.
Some opportunities are suitable for:
- Matriculants
- TVET graduates
- Diploma holders
- Graduates
- Entry-level job seekers with little or no experience
Work Areas
Depending on your placement, you may gain experience in:
- Administration
- Office support
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Engineering support
- General business operations
Documents to Prepare
Applicants should have:
- Updated CV
- South African ID
- Matric certificate or highest qualification
- Academic transcripts (where applicable)
- Any additional supporting documents requested in the advertisement
Important Closing Dates
Closing dates differ depending on the position and range between 21 July 2026 and 29 July 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as late applications will not be considered.
Why Apply?
The Eskom YES Programme is one of South Africa’s leading youth employment initiatives, offering practical workplace experience that helps participants build confidence, strengthen their CVs, and improve their chances of securing permanent employment in the future.
Whether you are a recent matriculant, TVET graduate, or university graduate looking for your first opportunity, this programme provides an excellent stepping stone into the world of work.
How to Apply
Visit the official Eskom Careers portal, search for the relevant YES Programme listing using the reference number, complete the online application, and upload all required supporting documents before the applicable closing date.
Skhumbuzo Shandu is the founder of Careers With Shandu, a platform dedicated to helping South Africans access job opportunities, learnerships, and career development resources.
He focuses on sharing clear, practical, and up-to-date information to help matriculants, graduates, and job seekers navigate applications and build their careers.
Through his work, he aims to make opportunities easier to understand and accessible to everyone, especially young people entering the workforce.
