If you are an unemployed young person looking for workplace experience, the Eskom YES Programme closing date is 22 September 2026. There are 50 places under Corporate Services in Gauteng. Many applicants are turned down because they have already done YES or they are still studying full-time. Check the rules before you apply.
What the opportunity is
Eskom invites unemployed South African youth to apply for 50 Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme opportunities for 2026. The posts sit in the Corporate Services business unit.
Locations: Sunninghill, Midrand and Rosherville, Gauteng. Number of opportunities: 50. Reference number: 50973284BS. Listing reference: eskom_007018.
Successful applicants go through Eskom’s recruitment process. If selected, you may be placed within Eskom operations across different divisions.
Who can apply
You must meet all of these requirements:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 34 years old
- Have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification
- Candidates with post-Matric certificates or programmes may also apply
- Must not have been permanently employed by a single employer continuously for more than one year
- Must not be studying full-time during the year of employment
- Must not have previously participated in or registered for the YES initiative
This listing falls under the Matriculants/Graduate/No Experience job category. It is aimed at qualifying young people who want workplace exposure.
Eskom looks for integrity, professionalism and customer focus. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with Eskom’s employment equity plan, goals and targets.
What you gain
You gain workplace experience through the national YES initiative inside Eskom. Placement may be across Eskom divisions after the recruitment process.
Eskom reserves the right not to make appointments. If you are not contacted within 28 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
How to apply
Apply online through the Eskom recruitment portal. Use these details:
- Position: Youth Employment Service (YES) X50
- Reference Number: 50973284BS
- Listing Reference: eskom_007018
Apply here: Eskom YES Programme 2026 official application portal.
Submit by 22 September 2026. Make sure you meet every eligibility rule before you send the form.
Tips to improve your chances
YES places at large employers attract many CVs. The filters are strict. If you have already registered for YES, or you will study full-time in the employment year, do not apply.
Keep your dates of work and study honest. The portal and recruiters check this. Show integrity, professionalism and customer focus in how you write your CV and answers.
Apply early. Portals get busy close to the closing date. Save your reference numbers after you submit.
What to do next
Confirm you are 18 to 34, have Matric or equivalent, and have not used YES before. Then complete the official Eskom form for listing eskom_007018 before 22 September 2026.
Stay calm and accurate. Apply only through the official Eskom careers portal.
