Youth Employment Service (YES) at Eskom Medupi Power Station 2026 (12-Month Opportunity)
Eskom is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme at Medupi Power Station in Lephalale, Limpopo. This 12-month opportunity offers valuable workplace experience in various administrative roles, helping young people gain practical skills in South Africa’s energy sector.
Employer: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
Programme: Youth Employment Service (YES)
Position: Administrative Roles (YY1)
Location: Medupi Power Station, Lephalale (Ellisras), Limpopo
Contract: 12-Month Internship / Work Experience Programme
Closing Date: 21 July 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 34 years of age.
- Have Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
- Not have been permanently employed by one employer for more than one continuous year.
- Not be studying full-time during the period of employment.
- Not have previously participated in the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme.
Skills and Competencies
Successful applicants should demonstrate:
- Good communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Negotiation and liaison skills.
- Integrity and professionalism.
- Customer service orientation.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Energy, initiative and a positive attitude.
- Politeness, punctuality and assertiveness.
What You’ll Gain
Successful candidates will receive:
- A 12-month work experience opportunity.
- Practical workplace exposure at Eskom.
- Valuable administrative experience.
- The opportunity to develop professional and workplace skills.
- Experience that can strengthen future employment opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted directly through the employer’s official recruitment platform before the closing date.
๐ฉ WANT MORE JOBS LIKE THIS?
Join thousands of South Africans receiving the latest jobs, learnerships, internships and government vacancies directly in their inbox.
๐ Looking for more opportunities? Browse our latest vacancies below before you leave.
- TRANSNET JOBS 2026: GENERAL WORKERS, GRADUATE & WIL OPPORTUNITIES โ 33+ POSTS
- Transnet Work Integrated Learning โ Human Resource Management | Johannesburg, Pretoria & Durban | N4โN6 HR Management | Apply by 14 September 2026
- Transnet Young Professional-in-Training Programme โ 13 Graduate Opportunities Across South Africa | No Experience Required | Apply by 10 September 2026
- Transnet SHE Level 1 โ Vryheid to Marvisstad | Grade 12 + Safety Experience | Apply by 11 September 2026
- Transnet Operator Level 1 X02 โ Vryheid to Marvisstad | Grade 10 + Disc Cutter Certificate | Apply by 11 September 2026
Important Information
- If you are not contacted within 28 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Eskom is committed to employment equity and diversity.
- Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date
21 July 2026
Apply online before the closing date to be considered for this opportunity.