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Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) 2025

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.”

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