Eskom YES Programme 2026 - STUDENT CAREER

Eskom invites all suitable unemployed individuals to apply for their Learnership Opportunities

About the Programme

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

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