Eskom YES Learnerships 2025

Exciting news for young South Africans aspiring to a career in the energy sector! Applications for the Eskom YES Learnerships 2025 are officially OPEN. This is your chance to gain valuable skills and experience with a leading energy provider, setting the stage for a successful future in a vital industry. Read on to learn more about the program and how to apply.

Purpose 

The Youth Employment  Service (YES) is a part of the public-private lead initiative by the Presidency, to address the youth unemployment crisis in our country. Eskom is creating work opportunities for unemployed youth in South Africa in accordance with the BBBEE definition.

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. A successful candidate will be given a 12-month contract to work in one of the Eskom operations across all South African provinces.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements:

• Must be a South African Citizen
• Aged between 18 to 34
• Grade 12 or equivalent and/or post matric certificate/programme.

Location: South Africa

How to apply 

Apply here online for Eskom YES Learnerships 2025

Closing date : 30 July 2025