South African utility company Eskom is the largest producer of electricity in Africa and one of the country’s largest state-owned enterprises (SoE). Eskom’s mandate is to efficiently and sustainably supply stable electricity to enable economic growth. The power utility transforms inputs from the natural environment – coal, nuclear, fuel, diesel, water, and wind – into more than 90% of the energy supplied to a wide range of customers in South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

Through its Youth Employment Service (YES) Learnership Programme, Eskom is looking for a candidate in the Research, Testing, and Development department in Rosherville, Gauteng. This article will guide those of you that are interested through the application process.

Requirements for the YES Learnership at Eskom

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Must be a South African Citizen.
Must be aged between 18 to 34.
Must have a grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

Applicants may not apply for the YES Learnership at Eskom if:

They have been employed permanently with a single employer continuously for more than 1 year.
They are studying full-time in the year of employment.
They have participated/been registered on the YES initiative before

Applicants will undergo a recruitment process.

There are no minimum skills and competencies that are required for the learnership.

Key Responsibilities for the YES Learnership at Eskom

The Youth Employment Service (YES) is part of the public-private initiative led by the Presidency, to address the youth unemployment crisis in South Africa. These work opportunities are being supplied in accordance with the BBBEE definition.

Young South Africans who are hungry to enter the job market are invited to apply. They will get a chance at a life-changing first work experience in an exciting energy industry. Successful candidates will be given a 12-month contract.