Youth Employment Service (YES) X50 Opportunity at Eskom Sunninghill, Midrand and Rosherville

Eskom is inviting applications for 50 Youth Employment Service (YES) opportunities within its Corporate Services business unit. The internship programme is aimed at young South Africans between the ages of 18 and 34 who have completed Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification and may also have post-matric certificates or programmes. The opportunities are based across Sunninghill, Midrand and Rosherville, with successful applicants potentially placed in Eskom Operations across different divisions after going through the recruitment process. The programme offers market-related remuneration and provides young people with an opportunity to gain workplace exposure within the electricity, energy and water supply sector. Applications for the Eskom YES X50 programme close on 22 September 2026.

The Youth Employment Service programme is intended to provide eligible young people with practical exposure to a professional working environment. Successful applicants may be placed in different Eskom Operations divisions depending on the outcome of the recruitment process and the organisation’s requirements. Participants will be expected to conduct themselves professionally and demonstrate integrity while maintaining a customer-focused approach in the workplace. The programme may provide valuable exposure for young people who are building their first work experience and want to understand how a large organisation operates. Applicants should carefully review the eligibility conditions because participation in the YES initiative is subject to specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the Eskom Youth Employment Service programme and complete assigned workplace responsibilities.
• Carry out duties allocated within the department or business area where the participant is placed.
• Support Eskom Operations activities as required within the assigned division.
• Follow workplace instructions, policies and procedures relevant to the assigned duties.
• Maintain professional conduct when dealing with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate integrity in all workplace activities and interactions.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach when assisting with assigned responsibilities.
• Contribute positively to the working environment and cooperate with colleagues and team members.
• Adapt to the operational requirements of the department or division where the participant is placed.
• Make use of the opportunity to gain practical workplace exposure and develop professional skills.
• Complete assigned duties responsibly while maintaining appropriate standards of professionalism.
• Participate in the recruitment and placement process as required before being assigned to an Eskom Operations environment.

Requirements and Skills

• Applicants must be South African citizens.
• Candidates must be between 18 and 34 years of age.
• Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
• Post-matric certificates or programmes may also form part of the applicant’s educational background.
• Applicants should not have been permanently employed by a single employer continuously for more than one year.
• Candidates should not be studying full time during the year of employment.
• Applicants must not have previously participated in or registered for the YES initiative.
• Candidates should demonstrate integrity and professional conduct.
• A customer-focused approach is required.
• Applicants should be willing to learn and adapt to a workplace environment.
• The ability to work effectively with others will be beneficial when completing assigned responsibilities.
• Candidates should be prepared to undergo the Eskom recruitment process before placement.
• Applicants should be flexible regarding placement within Eskom Operations across the divisions.

The Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) X50 programme provides an opportunity for eligible young South Africans to gain practical workplace exposure and develop professional skills within a large electricity and energy organisation. The programme is based across Sunninghill, Midrand and Rosherville, with successful candidates placed in Eskom Operations across the divisions following the recruitment process. Applicants should make sure they meet all the YES eligibility requirements, including the age, citizenship, educational and previous-employment conditions, before applying. Eskom states that if candidates have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, they should accept that their applications were unsuccessful, while the organisation also notes its commitment to equality, employment equity and diversity and encourages candidates with disabilities to apply; the closing date is 22 September 2026.

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