{"id":1464,"date":"2026-03-22T02:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T02:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1464"},"modified":"2026-03-21T07:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T07:00:10","slug":"eskom-yes-internships-2026-x20-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1464","title":{"rendered":"Eskom YES Internships 2026 (x20 Positions)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"448\">Eskom has opened applications for its Youth Employment Service (YES) Internships 2026, offering 20 positions to unemployed young South Africans in the North West province. This opportunity provides valuable work experience in the energy sector through a 12-month fixed-term contract.The internships are available in Vryburg, Rustenburg, and Lichtenburg, making it an excellent opportunity for youth in these areas to gain their first professional experience.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"634\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1136l7e\" data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"674\">Overview of the Eskom YES Programme<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"1001\">The Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative is a public-private partnership led by the South African Presidency to combat youth unemployment. Eskom participates in this programme by providing structured workplace experience to young people who have never held permanent employment Through this programme, participants gain exposure to real workplace environments while developing essential professional and administrative skills.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1156\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"135viny\" data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1177\">Position Details<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1513\"><strong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1193\">Programme:<\/strong> Youth Employment Service (YES) Internship<br data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1238\" \/><strong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1262\">Number of Positions:<\/strong> 20<br data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1268\" \/><strong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1286\">Business Unit:<\/strong> Distribution \u2013 GEMMA Cluster<br data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\" \/><strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1333\">Department:<\/strong> Customer Service \/ Retail Operations<br data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1435\" \/><strong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1457\">Contract Duration:<\/strong> 12 months<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1518\" \/>\n<h3><strong>What You Will Do During the Internship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1745\">Successful applicants will be placed within Eskom\u2019s Distribution division, where they will support operational and administrative functions in customer service and retail operations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1784\">Typical responsibilities may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"2011\">\n<li data-section-id=\"111dkpo\" data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1835\">Assisting with customer service and enquiries<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"acsaol\" data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1891\">Supporting administrative and operational processes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yi4kbw\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1946\">Learning Eskom\u2019s systems, policies, and procedures<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sgwd3k\" data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2011\">Gaining exposure to the electricity distribution environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2138\">This hands-on experience helps participants build practical skills while learning how South Africa\u2019s energy utility operates.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2143\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"w1j6vz\" data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2168\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2257\">To qualify for Eskom YES Internships 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2464\">\n<li data-section-id=\"cktxot\" data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2291\">Be a South African citizen<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fbmk5d\" data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2319\">Be 18 to 34 years old<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mebeh0\" data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2339\">Have Grade 12<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15756cd\" data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2389\">Mathematics: 50% or Maths Literacy: 70%<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"laclqt\" data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2464\">English: 60% plus at least one other official South African language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>How to apply\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eskomcareers.ci.hr\/applicant\/index.php?controller=Listings&amp;method=view&amp;listingid=074fe45f-d49e-48a2-b6eb-3ee5a601e24b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply here online for Eskom YES Internships 2026 (x20 Positions)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Closing date: 23 March 2026<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eskom has opened applications for its Youth Employment Service (YES) Internships 2026, offering 20 positions to unemployed young South Africans in the North West province. 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