Eskom YES Programme X9 โ Kendal Power Station, Mpumalanga | Grade 12 | No Experience Needed | Apply by 16 September 2026
Eskom is inviting young, unemployed South Africans to apply for 9 Youth Employment Service (YES) opportunities linked to Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga.
The Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative is designed to address youth unemployment by giving young people an opportunity to gain their first meaningful workplace experience.
Successful applicants will receive a 12-month contract and may be placed within Eskom Operations across its divisions. Applicants only need Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification, and no specific previous work experience is required.
Programme Overview
| Programme Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Eskom |
| Programme | Youth Employment Service (YES) |
| Number of Opportunities | 9 |
| Listing Reference | eskom_006965 |
| Task Grade | YY1 |
| Business Unit | Kendal Power Station |
| Department | Human Resources |
| Location | Mpumalanga |
| Contract | Temporary โ 12 Months |
| Qualification | Grade 12 or equivalent |
| Age Requirement | 18โ34 years |
| Remuneration | Market Related |
| Closing Date | 16 September 2026 |
About the Eskom YES Programme
The Youth Employment Service (YES) forms part of a public-private initiative led by the Presidency to help address South Africa’s youth unemployment challenge.
Through this programme, Eskom is creating workplace opportunities for unemployed young South Africans in accordance with the applicable BBBEE definition.
Eskom describes the programme as an opportunity for young South Africans who are eager to enter the job market to gain potentially valuable first work experience within the energy industry.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for these YES opportunities, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 34 years old
- Have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification
- Not have been permanently employed by a single employer continuously for more than 1 year
- Not be studying full-time during the year of employment
- Not have previously participated in or registered for the YES initiative
Minimum Qualification
Applicants need:
Grade 12 or equivalent
No diploma, degree or university qualification is listed as a requirement for these opportunities.
Do You Need Previous Work Experience?
No specific previous work experience is required.
In fact, the programme is intended to give young people an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience.
However, applicants must meet the YES eligibility condition that they:
Should not have been permanently employed with a single employer continuously for more than one year.
This does not necessarily mean that anyone who has ever worked before is automatically excluded. The condition specifically refers to continuous permanent employment with a single employer for more than one year.
Have You Participated in YES Before?
Applicants:
Must not have participated in or registered on the YES initiative before.
If you have already participated in the YES programme, you would therefore not meet this advertised requirement.
Can Full-Time Students Apply?
The vacancy states that applicants:
Should not be studying full-time in the year of employment.
Candidates should consider this eligibility condition before applying.
Contract Duration
Successful applicants will receive a:
12-Month Contract
The listing classifies the employment arrangement as Temporary.
Where Will Successful Candidates Work?
The vacancy is linked to:
Kendal Power Station โ Mpumalanga
However, Eskom also states that applicants will undergo a recruitment process and, if successful, may be placed in Eskom Operations across the divisions.
Candidates should therefore take note of this placement provision when applying.
Key Responsibilities
The vacancy lists:
Key Responsibilities: N/A
No specific day-to-day duties are provided in the supplied advertisement.
It would therefore be inaccurate to assign specific administrative, engineering, plant-operation or technical duties to these YES positions without further information from Eskom.
Skills and Competencies
Leadership
Eskom lists:
- Team player
Behavioural Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Customer focus
Knowledge
The vacancy lists:
- Knowledge of Eskom’s policies and procedures
Skills
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Communication skills
- Sound interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Liaising skills
Personal Attributes
Eskom lists:
- Politeness
- Promptness
- Energetic attitude
- Self-starter
- Assertiveness
Remuneration
The vacancy lists remuneration as:
Market Related
No specific monthly salary or stipend amount is provided in the supplied advertisement.
Applicants should therefore be cautious of unofficial posts claiming a specific payment amount unless confirmed by Eskom.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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