Position/Task Grade: YY1 Area of specialization: Various Department: Human Resources Business Unit: Arnot Power Station Location: South Africa (Mpumalanga) 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
Requirements
- Age usually between 18–35 years
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Completed Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
- Unemployed at the time of applying
- Willing to sign a learnership agreement and contract
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Basic computer literacy
- No criminal record
- Motivated and willing to learn practical and theoretical skills
- Able to commit for the full duration of the learnership
Listing reference: eskom_000121
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 6 October 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Admin, Office Support and Services
Location: South Africa
Contract: Internship
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
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.
“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. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”
Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.
Minimum requirements
· Must be a South African Citizen
· Aged between 18 to 34
· Grade 12 or equivalent and/or post matric certificate/programme.