Youth Employment Service (YES) Opportunity at Eskom Medupi Power Station
Eskom Medupi Power Station is inviting unemployed young South Africans to apply for its Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme in Lephalale, Limpopo. This 12 month internship offers young people the opportunity to gain valuable administrative work experience within South Africa’s energy sector while developing practical workplace skills that can strengthen future career opportunities.
The Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative is a national public private partnership led by the Presidency to help address youth unemployment. Through this programme, Eskom provides qualifying candidates with meaningful workplace exposure, helping them build experience in a professional environment while contributing to one of South Africa’s largest electricity providers.
About the YES Programme
The Eskom YES Programme is designed to provide unemployed youth with their first meaningful work experience. Successful candidates will be employed on a 12 month contract and placed in administrative roles within Eskom operations. During the programme, participants will gain practical workplace knowledge, improve their professional skills and learn how one of South Africa’s leading state owned enterprises operates.
This opportunity is ideal for young people who are eager to enter the job market, develop workplace confidence and establish a strong foundation for their future careers.
What You Will Gain
Successful applicants will benefit from:
• Twelve months of valuable workplace experience.
• Exposure to administrative functions within Eskom operations.
• Professional development in a structured work environment.
• Improved communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Practical experience that strengthens future employment opportunities.
• The opportunity to work within South Africa’s energy industry.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Be a South African citizen.
• Be between the ages of 18 and 34 years.
• Have a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Be unemployed at the time of application.
• Not be studying full time during the period of employment.
• Not have been permanently employed by a single employer for longer than one continuous year.
• Not have previously participated in or registered for the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme.
Successful applicants will complete Eskom’s recruitment process before being placed within Eskom operations.
Skills and Competencies
Eskom is looking for candidates who demonstrate the following qualities:
• Strong communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Negotiation and liaison abilities.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Customer focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Energetic and self motivated attitude.
• Polite and dependable work ethic.
• Assertiveness and willingness to learn.
Why Join Eskom?
The YES Programme provides much more than temporary employment. It offers young South Africans the opportunity to gain practical experience with one of the country’s largest and most respected organisations. Participants develop workplace confidence, build professional networks and improve their employability through hands on experience in a structured corporate environment.
For many graduates and first time job seekers, this programme serves as an important stepping stone towards long term employment and career development.
Employment Equity
Eskom is committed to employment equity, diversity and equal opportunity. Preference may be given to candidates from under represented designated groups in accordance with Eskom’s Employment Equity Plan. Candidates living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you are a motivated young South African looking to gain valuable work experience and begin your professional journey, the Eskom Medupi Power Station Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme is an excellent opportunity to launch your career.
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