Location: Medupi Power Station
Closing Date: 21 July 2026
Introduction: Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) Program for Unemployed Candidates
Eskom Medupi Power Station is looking for a Youth Employment Service employee to function in various administrative roles. Position/Task Grade: YY1. Location: Lephalale, Limpopo.
Job description
The Youth Employment Service (YES) is part of the public-private initiative lead by the Presidency, to address the youth unemployment crisis in our country. Eskom is creating work opportunities for unemployed youth in South Africa in accordance with the BBBEE definition. We invite young South Africans, who are hungry to enter the job market, to get a chance at a life-changing first work experience in our exciting energy industry.
If you meet the requirements listed, grab this opportunity to gain valuable work experience. Successful candidates will be given a 12-month contract to work in one of the Eskom Operations across all South African Provinces.
Skills and Competencies Required: Â N/A
  Leadership: Teamplayer
  Behavioral
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Customer focused
  Knowledge: Knowledge of Eskom’s Policies and procedures
  Skill
- Communication Skills
- Sound interpersonal Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Liaising Skills
Attributes
- Politeness
- Promptness
- Energetic
- Self-starter
- Assertive
  Key Responsibilities: N/A
Minimum requirements
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Aged between 18 to 34
- Grade 12 or equivalent
Qualification(s): Grade 12 or equivalent
Related Minimum Experience:
- Should not have been employed permanently with a single employer continuously for more than 1 year
- Should not be studying full time in the year of employment
- Should not have participated / registered on the YES initiative before
- Applicants will go through a recruitment process, and if successful, be placed in the Eskom Operations across the divisions.
About ESKOM South Africa
Eskom is South Africa’s state-owned power utility, generating over 80% of the nation’s electricity. Following a prolonged energy crisis, the company has successfully eliminated national load shedding. Backed by a government debt relief plan and a new generation recovery strategy, Eskom is currently focused on grid stability, renewable energy expansion, and reducing local power reductions.
HOW TO APPLY
Department of Public Service and Administration DPSA Circular 24 of 2026