Job Description
Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2026 at Eskom
Eskom invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme 2026. This national initiative, led by the Presidency, aims to reduce youth unemployment by offering 12 months of valuable work experience in the energy sector.
Eskom is offering 20 YES opportunities within its Customer Service Department, specifically in the Retail – GEMMA Cluster. Successful candidates will be placed across Eskom operations in Vryburg, Rustenburg, and Lichtenburg in the North West province, gaining hands-on experience in administrative and customer service functions.
Position Details
- Programme: Youth Employment Service (YES)
- Number of Positions: 20
- Contract Duration: 12 Months (Fixed-Term)
- Department: Customer Service (Retail)
- Business Unit: GEMMA Cluster
- Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
- Remuneration: Market-related
- Locations: Vryburg, Rustenburg, Lichtenburg (North West, South Africa)
Minimum Requirements
- South African citizen
- Ages 18 – 34 years
- Grade 12 with:
- Mathematics (minimum 50%) OR Maths Literacy (minimum 70%)
- English (minimum 60%)
- Proficiency in at least one other South African official language
Selection Criteria
- Not permanently employed for more than 1 year
- Not studying full-time during the programme
- No prior participation in the YES Programme
- Willingness to undergo Eskom recruitment process
Key Attributes
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Customer-focused mindset
What You Will Gain
- 12 months of workplace experience in the energy sector
- Exposure to Eskom operations across North West province
- Enhanced customer service and administrative skills
- Improved employability and career readiness
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