Act now – Eskom is looking for unemployed South Africans to join its Youth Employment Service (YES) programme at Medupi Power Station. The 12‑month placement starts soon, and the deadline to apply is 21 July 2026. Early preparation can make all the difference.
What the opportunity is
The YES Programme 2026 offers a 12‑month internship in administration at Medupi Power Station, located in Lephalale, Limpopo. You will be paid a market‑related stipend and work under the YY1 grade. The role is inside the electricity, energy and water supply industry and will give you real‑world experience in a large organisation.
Who can apply – eligibility
To be considered, you must meet every point below. If you do not satisfy one, you are not eligible.
- South African citizen
- Age between 18 and 34 years
- Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification
- Not enrolled full‑time in any study programme during the placement year
- Never registered for, participated in, or completed a YES placement before
- No continuous permanent employment with the same employer for more than one year (short‑term, casual or fixed‑term work is allowed)
- Available for the full 12‑month contract
- Willing to follow Eskom’s recruitment process and workplace rules
Many applicants forget to check their employment history or past YES registration. Double‑check before you start the application.
What you will gain
This internship will give you:
- Hands‑on administrative experience in the energy sector
- Exposure to professional workplace conduct and safety procedures
- Development of communication, teamwork and customer‑service skills
- Opportunities to show integrity, initiative and reliability
- A 12‑month contract and a market‑related stipend
How to apply – step‑by‑step
- Gather the documents you will need:
- Valid South African ID number
- Proof of Grade 12 (or equivalent) – certificate or transcript
- Current curriculum vitae (CV) – max 10 MB, in PDF, DOC or DOCX
- Details of any previous work, including dates and contract type
- Confirmation of your study status (full‑time or not)
- Visit the official Eskom online recruitment portal.
- Search for the listing titled “Youth Employment Service (YES) Eskom Medupi Power Station” or use the reference eskom_005793.
- Create a new account (or log in if you already have one) and fill in your personal details exactly as they appear on your ID.
- Upload your CV and any supporting documents. double‑check that the information has been captured correctly by the system.
- Answer the eligibility questions honestly – especially those about previous YES involvement and permanent employment.
- Submit the application before 23:59 on 21 July 2026.
Tips to improve your chances
- Proofread your CV. Use concrete examples, e.g. “handled a school register for 200 students” instead of just “good at record keeping”.
- Show evidence of teamwork, communication and customer focus – from school projects, volunteer work or casual jobs.
- Highlight any experience where you followed rules, kept information confidential, or learned a new system quickly.
- Avoid claiming knowledge you do not have. If you are unsure about Eskom procedures, simply state your willingness to learn.
- Make sure your employment dates and contract types are accurate – Eskom will compare them with your CV.
- Do not list “full‑time student” if you are enrolled full‑time; you will be disqualified.
- Keep your email address and mobile number up‑to‑date so Eskom can contact you.
Final thoughts
The Eskom YES Programme 2026 is a valuable stepping‑stone into the energy industry, but it is competitive. If you are a South African aged 18‑34, have a Grade 12 qualification, have never been in a YES programme, are not studying full‑time, and have not held a permanent job for more than a year, you meet the core criteria.
Take the time to prepare a clear CV, gather your documents and submit your application before the deadline. Good luck!