{"id":1159,"date":"2026-01-02T20:28:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T20:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1159"},"modified":"2026-01-02T20:28:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T20:28:47","slug":"eskom-yes-learnership-programme-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1159","title":{"rendered":"Eskom YES Learnership Programme 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"658\">The Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative, in partnership with Eskom, is offering an exciting opportunity for unemployed South African youth to gain valuable workplace experience in the energy and utilities sector. This programme aims to equip young people with practical skills while supporting national efforts to reduce youth unemployment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"803\">If you are passionate, motivated, and eager to start your career journey, this opportunity could be your stepping stone into the world of work.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"831\"><strong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"831\">Job Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"872\"><strong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"857\">Listing Reference:<\/strong> eskom_002306<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"921\"><strong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"888\">Position:<\/strong> Youth Employment Service (YES)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"962\"><strong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"937\">Job Type:<\/strong> Contract \/ Student Job<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1015\"><strong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"978\">Industry:<\/strong> Electricity, Energy &amp; Water Supply<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1240\"><strong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1223\">Remuneration:<\/strong> Market Related<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1310\"><strong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1310\">About the YES Programme<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1567\">The <strong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1350\">Youth Employment Service (YES)<\/strong> is a government-led initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment in South Africa. Eskom, as a strategic partner, offers young people meaningful work exposure that helps build skills, confidence, and employability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1684\">Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in a professional working environment within the energy sector.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2144\"><strong data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2144\">Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2183\">Candidates will be assessed based on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2233\">Availability to participate in the programme<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2267\">Willingness to learn and grow<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2315\">Ability to work in a structured environment<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2363\">Compliance with Eskom recruitment processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1720\"><strong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1720\">Minimum Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1766\">Applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1793\">South African citizen<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1818\">Aged 18 \u2013 34 years<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1907\">Grade 12 \/ Matric or<br data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1848\" \/>Post-matric qualification \/ N3 Electrical Engineering<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1977\">Must not have been permanently employed for more than 12 months<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2044\">Must not be studying full-time during the year of employment<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2109\">Must not have participated in the YES Programme previously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2144\"><strong style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\" data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2425\">Required Competencies &amp; Behavioural Attributes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2440\">Integrity<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2460\">Professionalism<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2489\">Customer-focused mindset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2522\">Note:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2657\">If you do not receive any communication <strong data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2582\">within 28 days<\/strong> after the closing date, please consider your application <strong data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2656\">unsuccessful<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2657\"><strong>How to apply\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2657\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eskomcareers.ci.hr\/applicant\/index.php?controller=Page&amp;name=jobsearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply here online for Eskom YES Learnership Programme 2026\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2657\">Closing date not specified<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative, in partnership with Eskom, is offering an exciting opportunity for unemployed South African youth to gain valuable workplace experience in the energy and utilities sector. 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