Eskom is offering Youth Employment Service (YES) opportunities for 2025. Gain 12 months of paid work experience in the energy sector. Apply online via GovPage.org.za.

⚡ Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) 2025 – Apply Now

Company: Eskom
📍 Location: Sunninghill (MWP)
💼 Department: BIPM – Business Unit: Operations Enablement
🕒 Contract Type: Student Job (12-Month Fixed Term)
📑 Position Grade: YY1
💰 Remuneration: Market-related stipend
⚖️ Employment Equity: No (open to all South African youth)
🗓️ Closing Date: 13 October 2025

The Youth Employment Service (YES) is a collaborative public-private initiative led by the Presidency of South Africa, aimed at reducing unemployment and empowering the youth through structured work experience.
Eskom, one of South Africa’s largest employers, continues to play a key role in this initiative by offering 12-month work contracts in its operations departments nationwide.

📌 Programme Overview

The Eskom YES Programme 2025 provides successful candidates with hands-on exposure to various parts of the energy and utilities sector, offering real-world experience that enhances employability.
Participants gain essential administrative, operational, and technical skills within Eskom’s Business Improvement and Process Management (BIPM) department.

This opportunity is also listed under GovPage Learnerships and GovPage Vacancies Gauteng, making it accessible to job seekers looking for amathuba learnerships and entry-level public-sector opportunities.

✅ Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a South African Citizen

• Aged between 18 and 34 years

• Hold a Grade 12 / Matric certificate

• Be unemployed and not studying full-time

• Must not have worked permanently with one employer for more than 1 year

• Must not have participated in any previous YES Initiative

• Must be available for a 12-month contract

💡 Preference will be given to candidates from underrepresented groups in line with Eskom’s Employment Equity Plan.

💼 Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Eagerness to learn within a technical or administrative environment

• Commitment to professional growth and development

🌟 What You Will Gain

Joining the Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) programme gives participants:

• 12 months of structured on-the-job training

• Exposure to the energy, electricity, and water supply industries

• Mentorship from skilled professionals

• A monthly stipend

• Pathways to GovPage Learnerships, Amathuba Learnerships, and other public-sector vacancies

• Improved employability for future roles in engineering, administration, and operations

📍 Location

This opportunity is based at:
🏢 Sunninghill – Eskom Megawatt Park (MWP)
However, Eskom YES opportunities are available through GovPage Vacancies KZN, Gauteng, and nationwide under the Operations Enablement division.

📩 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online:

1. Visit 🔗 ESKOM CAREERS/VACANCIES

2. Navigate to the Eskom Vacancies / Youth Employment Service (YES) section

3. Select the listing titled:

   “Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) – Ref: eskom_000485”

4. Register or log in on the Eskom eRecruit portal

5. Upload the following documents:

   • Updated CV

   • Certified ID copy

   • Certified Matric certificate

6. Submit your application before 13 October 2025

⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you haven’t received feedback within 28 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

⚡ Commitment to Equity

Eskom is committed to employment equity, inclusion, and diversity.
In line with the company’s BBBEE and Employment Equity goals, preference may be given to candidates from designated groups.
Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

🟢 Eskom maintains a smoke-free workplace for all employees and visitors

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⚡ Final Thoughts

The Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) 2025 is more than just a student job — it’s a career-launching opportunity for South African youth.
By joining this programme, you gain valuable workplace experience, exposure to energy-sector innovation, and the foundation to pursue future GovPage Learnerships or Amathuba opportunities in public or private sectors.

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📢 Apply today through GovPage.org.za for the Eskom YES 2025 Programme and take your first step toward a brighter career in South Africa’s energy industry.