Eskom YES & Bursary Programs South Africa 2026: Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd — South Africa’s state-owned electricity utility — offers students and young job seekers two major opportunities for 2026:

1. The Eskom Bursary Program 2026 — financial support for students pursuing engineering and related qualifications.

2. The Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) 2026 — a work-experience program for unemployed youth aged 18–34.

These initiatives help South African youth access education, training, work experience and career pathways in the energy and engineering sectors.

1. Eskom Bursary Programme 2026

What Is the Eskom Bursary?

The Eskom Bursary Programme 2026 provides funding to South African students planning to study engineering and technical fields at public universities and universities of technology. It forms part of Eskom’s strategic investment in skills development for the energy sector. Eskom+1

Fields of Study Supported

University Degree (Engineering)

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Electrical Engineering (Heavy & Light Current)

• Electromechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Metallurgy Engineering NASI iSPANI

University of Technology (Diploma)

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering StudentRoom.co.za

What the Bursary Covers

The Eskom Bursary typically covers: Zabursaries

• Tuition fees

• Accommodation

• Meal and living allowances

• Prescribed books and study materials

Note: Coverage might include additional incentives depending on year-specific policies.

Eligibility Requirements for 2026

To qualify for the Eskom Bursary you must: StudentRoom.co.za

• Be a South African citizen

• Be in Matric (Grade 12) or have completed it

• Have a minimum academic performance:

  • English: Level 4

  • Pure Mathematics: Level 5

  • Physical Science: Level 5 (for university degrees)

  • For University of Technology diplomas: minimum Level 4 in core subjects

• Not hold any other bursary for the same qualification

• Have conditional acceptance from a recognized public university or university of technology for 2026

• Preference may be given to under-represented designated groups and students with disabilities SA Trends

Required Documents

When applying online, you typically need: StudentRoom.co.za

• Certified copy of your South African ID

• Certified copy of Grade 11 final results and latest Matric results

• Certified copy of Matric certificate (if completed)

• Proof of conditional acceptance from an accredited institution

Note: Missing documents may result in application disqualification.

How to Apply

All applications are submitted online via Eskom’s careers portal using the official bursary reference numbers for University studies and University of Technology studies. SA Trends

1. Register for an account on the Eskom bursary portal.

2. Complete the Eskom Bursary 2026 application form.

3. Upload all required certified documents.

4. Submit before the closing date.