YES (Youth Employment Service)

Listing reference: eskom_003088
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 12 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: George, Western Cape
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
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 in the Retail department. Successful candidates will be given a 12-month contract to work in Distribution, Cape Coastal Cluster, Westen Cape. Task Grade: YY1 Department: Retail WC Duration: 12 Months Locations: Boland Sector (Worcester), Helderberg Sector ( Grabouw, Somerset-West, Polkadraai), Overberg Sector (Caledon), Garden Route (George ) , Khayelitsha, Tableview Sector (Bellville, Kraaifontein) , West Coast Sector (Malmesbury, Vredenburg, Vredendal)
Job description

Requirements:

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

 

Behavioral

Integrity

Professionalism

Customer focused

Minimum requirements

Minimum Requirements

 Must be a South African Citizen

Aged between 18 to 34

Grade 12 or equivalent and/or post matric certificate/programme.

 “If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

 “Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and  targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  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.

 Kindly note if you require any assistance click on link below for support or email:

 Candidate Support (Internal and External candidates) email: Candidate.support@ci.hr

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