Eskom, in partnership with the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative, is offering exciting job exposure opportunities to unemployed South African youth through its 2026 YES Programme. If you’re between the ages of 18 and 34, with a Matric certificate and eager to work in the energy sector, this is your chance!
About the Eskom YES Youth Employment Programme 2026
The YES Programme is a collaborative effort between government and business, launched by the Presidency to address South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis. Through this initiative, Eskom provides eligible youth with 12 months of paid workplace experience across its various departments and power stations countrywide.
Programme Duration:
12 Months (Fixed-Term)
Locations:
Eskom sites across all provinces of South Africa
Who Can Apply?
- Must be a South African citizen
- Age: 18 to 34 years
- Minimum qualification: Grade 12 / Matric
- Post-matric qualifications are an advantage but not required
Applicants Must Not:
- Have been permanently employed for more than one year
- Be enrolled in full-time studies during 2026
- Have participated in any previous YES Programme
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in a real work environment
- Exposure to South Africa’s energy infrastructure
- Training and support from industry professionals
- Enhanced job readiness for future employment
How to Apply for the Eskom YES Programme 2026
Click here to apply for the Eskom YES Programme 2026
(Visit Eskom’s official careers portal to view current YES opportunities and submit your application.)
Note: Applicants will go through a formal recruitment and selection process. Only those who meet the criteria will be considered.
How to apply
NB. Use the links given below to Apply.
Location: Distribution Megawatt Park, Gauteng
Closing date: 17 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Distribution Megawatt Park
Location: Generation – Megawatt Park, Gauteng
Closing date: 21 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Generation Megawatt Park, Gauteng
Location: Majuba Power Station, Mpumalanga
Closing date: 24 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Majuba Power Station, Mpumalanga
Location: Contract Management Department, Gauteng
Closing date: 22 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Contract Management Department, Gauteng
Location: Finance Department, Gauteng
Closing date: 22 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Finance Department, Gauteng
Location: Human Resources Department, Gauteng
Closing date: 22 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Human Resources Department, Gauteng
Location: Human Resources Department, Mpumalanga
Closing date: 22 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Human Resources Department, Mpumalanga
Location: Warehouse Department, Mpumalanga
Closing date: 22 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Warehouse Department, Mpumalanga
Location: Distribution (Kimberley, Barkley west, Douglas, Upington)
Closing date: 21 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Distribution – Nortthen Cape
Location: Medupi Power Station, Limpopo
Closing date: 18 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Medupi Power Station
Location: Matla Power Station, Mpumalanga
Closing date: 18 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Matla Power Station
Location: Lethabo Power Station, Free State
Closing date: 17 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Lethabo Power Station
Location: Camden Power Station, Mpumalanga
Closing date: 17 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Lethabo Power Station
Location: Distribution – North West
Closing date: 21 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Distribution – North West
Location: Hendrina Power Station, Mpumalanga
Closing date: 21 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Hendrina Power Station
Location: Peaking Operating Unit – Kwa-Zulu Natal
Closing date: 18 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Peaking Operating Unit – Kwa-Zulu Natal
Location: Peaking Operating Unit – Western Cape
Closing date: 18 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Peaking Operating Unit – Western Cape
Location: Arnot-Power-Station, Mpumalanga
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Arnot-Power-Station
Location: Grootvlei Power Station, Mpumalanga
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Grootvlei Power Station
Location: Kriel Power Station, Mpumalanga
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Kriel Power Station
Location: PTM Fleet Management, Mpumalanga
Closing date: 22 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – PTM Fleet Management
Location: PTM Fleet Management, Mpumalanga
Closing date: 22 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – PTM Fleet Management
Location: Maintenance ＆ Operations, Mpumalanga
Closing date: 22 July 2025
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Maintenance ＆ Operations, Mpumalanga
Location: Retail Operations, Limpopo
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Retail Operations, Limpopo
Location: Human Resources, Limpopo
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Human Resources, Limpopo
Location: Financial Management, Limpopo
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Financial Management, Limpopo
Location: Credit Management, Limpopo
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Credit Management, Limpopo
Location: Retail Operations, Thohoyandou
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Retail Operations, Thohoyandou
Location: Asset Creation, Polokwane
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Asset Creation, Polokwane
Location: Customer Relations, Mpumalanga
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Customer Relations, Mpumalanga
Location: Finance, Mbombela
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Finance, Mbombela
Location: Property Management, Tzaneen and Makhado
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Property Management, Tzaneen and Makhado
Location: Retail Operations, Thohoyandou and Makhado
Apply Online for the Eskom: Youth Employment Programme – Retail Operations, Thohoyandou and Makhado
Note: All applicants will go through Eskom’s formal recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Apply early before closing dates!