Youth Employment Service (YES) X25 | Eskom Real Estate | Grade 12 Opportunities 2026
Eskom is inviting unemployed young South Africans to apply for 25 Youth Employment Service (YES) opportunities within Eskom Real Estate.
This programme is aimed at young people looking to enter the job market and gain valuable first-time workplace experience in the energy industry. Successful candidates will receive a 12-month contract.
Job Details
Programme: Youth Employment Service (YES) X25
Company: Eskom
Business Unit: Eskom Real Estate
Department: Eskom Real Estate
Locations: Sunninghill, Midrand and Rosherville
Task Grade: YY1
Job Category: Matriculants / Graduates / No Experience
Contract: 12-Month Internship / YES Programme
Remuneration: Market Related
Listing Reference: eskom_006424
Reference Number: 50904987LM
Closing Date: 24 August 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 youth unemployment in South Africa.
Through this programme, Eskom is creating opportunities for unemployed young people to gain practical workplace experience.
Successful applicants will be offered a 12-month contract and may be placed within Eskom Operations.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 34 years old.
- Have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
- Post-matric certificates/programmes may also be considered as stated in the advert.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should also meet the following conditions:
- 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.
- Must successfully complete Eskom’s recruitment process.
Experience Required
This opportunity falls under Eskom’s Matriculants/Graduate/No Experience job category and is intended to provide young people with valuable workplace exposure.
Behavioural Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Integrity.
- Professionalism.
- Customer-focused behaviour.
- Willingness to learn and gain workplace experience.
Contract Duration
Successful candidates will receive a 12-month YES contract.
The programme is intended to provide participants with practical work experience that can strengthen their employability and prepare them for future career opportunities.
How to Apply
When searching or applying for the vacancy, use:
Listing Reference: eskom_006424
Reference Number: 50904987LM
Applicants should carefully complete the online application and ensure that all requested information is accurate before submitting.
Closing Date
24 August 2026
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need work experience to apply?
The vacancy is listed under Matriculants/Graduate/No Experience, making it suitable for young applicants seeking workplace experience.
2. What qualification do I need?
You need Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification. The advert also mentions post-matric certificates/programmes.
3. What is the age requirement?
Applicants must be between 18 and 34 years old.
4. How many opportunities are available?
There are 25 YES opportunities.
5. How long is the programme?
Successful applicants will receive a 12-month contract.
6. Can I apply if I have participated in YES before?
No. Applicants should not have previously participated in or registered for the YES initiative.
7. Can I apply while studying?
You should not be studying full-time during the year of employment.
8. Can I apply if I have worked before?
Yes, but according to the selection criteria, you should not have been permanently employed continuously by one employer for more than one year.
Possible Interview Questions
Candidates who progress to the selection stage could prepare for questions such as:
- Tell us about yourself and why you want to join the Eskom YES programme.
- What do you know about Eskom and the work it does?
- Why are you interested in gaining work experience at Eskom?
- What skills would you like to develop during the 12-month programme?
- Give us an example of when you worked successfully as part of a team.
- How would you deal with a difficult customer or colleague?
- What does professionalism mean to you?
- How do you manage deadlines and instructions?
- Why should Eskom select you for this YES opportunity?
- Where do you see yourself after completing the YES programme?