Transnet Young Professional-in-Training 2025-2027: 24-Month Training for Recent Graduates

About Transnet
Transnet SOC Ltd is a leading state-owned company in South Africa, operating as the custodian of the country’s freight logistics network. With a focus on rail, port, and pipeline infrastructure, Transnet plays a crucial role in driving economic growth by enabling the efficient movement of goods across South Africa and beyond.

As a forward-looking organization, Transnet is committed to developing young talent and fostering innovation within its operations. Through various structured training programmes, the company empowers future professionals with hands-on experience, knowledge, and skills to meet the evolving needs of the logistics and transportation sector.

About Transnet Young Professional-in-Training 2025-2027
Transnet Port Terminals, in partnership with Transnet Academy, is inviting ambitious and recently graduated individuals to join its Young Professional-in-Training Programme. This two-year structured initiative (24 months) is designed to provide practical workplace exposure, professional mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful business projects.

This programme is available in various locations below:

• Durban (Reference: req3325)
• Durban (Reference: req3326)
• Durban (Reference: req3329)
• Saldanha (Reference: req3318)
• Saldanha (Reference: req3319)
• Durban (Reference: req3369)
• Durban (Reference: req3370)

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with customers, ensuring their needs and expectations are clearly understood
• Shadow professionals across different departments to gain hands-on exposure
• Support problem-solving initiatives and contribute ideas to improve processes
• Prepare inputs that assist in creating effective project solutions for clients
• Participate in structured training sessions, workshops, and team meetings
• Execute project-related tasks independently and collaboratively, ensuring quality deliverables
• Assist in research, reporting, and general administrative functions
• Respond to queries efficiently, ensuring timely resolutions.

Training Requirements

• Specific qualifications are required depending on the training programme you apply for
• South African citizenship is mandatory
• Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old
• 0–1 year of relevant work experience
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Team-oriented mindset with problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Application Process
Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official Transnet online application system.

Apply online Transnet Young Professional-in-Training 2025-2027:

• Young Professional-in-Training – Durban Terminals (Ref: req3325) (CLosing Date: 25 September 2025)
• Young Professional-in-Training – Durban Terminals (Ref: req3326) (CLosing Date: 25 September 2025)
• Young Professional-in-Training – Commercial & Planning (Ref: req3329) (CLosing Date: 25 September 2025)
• Young Professional-in-Training – TPT, Commercial (Ref: req3318) (CLosing Date: 26 September 2025)
• Young Professional-in-Training – TPT, People Management (Ref: req3319) (CLosing Date: 26 September 2025)
• Young Professional-in-Training – People Management (Ref: req3369) (CLosing Date: 30 September 2025)
• Young Professional-in-Training – People Management (Ref: req3370) (CLosing Date: 30 September 2025).

Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that HR receives the application before the closing date.

Required Documents:

• Certified copy of South African ID (not older than 3 months)
• Updated CV
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications and academic transcripts.

Employment Equity Statement: Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, in alignment with Transnet’s Employment Equity Plan and organizational targets.