Youth Employment Service (YES)
Listing reference: eskom_003275
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 20 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Admin, Office Support and Services
Location: Capricorn
Contract: Student job
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Eskom Distribution Division is creating work opportunities for 4 x Youth Employment Service (YES) positions. Task Grade: YY1. Department: Customer Services, within the Business Unit Limlanga Cluster (Limpopo), located at Polokwane and Lebowakgomo Hubs. Area of specialisation: Customer Services.
Job description
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.
Minimum requirements
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Aged between 18 to 34
- Grade 12 with Maths or Maths Literacy
- English & at least 1 other SA official language
Selection Criteria
- 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.
Behavioral
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Customer focused
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.
Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.
THE ESKOM YES – YOUTH OPPORTUNITY APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – HOW TO APPLY
- Step 1: Before you can apply for a position, please ensure that you meet all the above criteria.
- Step 2: Once you have fulfilled step one, please click on the "Apply" button to register and apply.
"If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”
