Eskom invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2025.
Internship Application Closing Date: 11 July 2025
Internship Locations: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and Free State, South Africa
About the YES Programme
The Youth Employment Service (YES) is a public-private partnership initiative led by the Presidency to tackle youth unemployment in South Africa. Eskom is proud to be a key contributor by offering work opportunities to young people across the country through its YES Programme.
This opportunity will give successful applicants exposure in the energy sector and help them build valuable experience in Eskom’s various operations and maintenance divisions.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between the ages of 18 and 34
- Have Grade 12 or equivalent, and/or post-matric certificate/programme
Selection Criteria
Candidates must:
- Not have been employed permanently with one employer for more than 1 year
- Not be enrolled in full-time studies during the year of employment
- Not have previously participated in any YES initiative
- Be prepared to undergo Eskom’s recruitment and placement process
Key Attributes
Eskom is looking for youth with:
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- A Customer-focused mindset
Available Locations and How to Apply
YES (Retail Operations) – Gauteng (X7 Posts)
Click here to apply
Reference Number: OpsPS2025 – 16
Location: South Africa (Gauteng)
YES (Distribution) – KwaZulu-Natal
Areas: Empangeni, Estcourt, Inchanga, Inkandla, Jozini, Ladysmith, Mkondeni
Click here to apply
Reference Number: YESKZN2025
Location: South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)
YES (Distribution) – Free State
Areas: Dealesville x2, Hoopstad, Virginia, Welkom, Alma, Selosesha
Click here to apply
Reference Number: YESFS2025
Location: South Africa (Free State)
Note: Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.
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