Eskom
Youth Employment Service (YES)
Listing reference: eskom_003096
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 13 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Administration
Location: Kwazulu Natal
Contract: Student job
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position: Youth Employment Service (YES) Position/Task Grade: YY1 Area of specialization: KwaZulu Natal Department: Retal – Customer Services Business Unit: Central East Cluster Location: Various
Job description
The Youth Employment Service (YES) is part of the public-private initiative led 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.
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/ N3 Electrical Engineering
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 in KwaZulu Natal.