Young Professional-in-Training

Young Professional-in-Training

Operating Division:Transnet Freight Rail

Employee Group:Trainee

Department:SP-BUR-Young Professionals-Trainees-BFU

Location:Beaufort West

Reporting To:HR Officer

Grade:GRAD_6

Reference:req6029

The closing date is on 23/10/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites suitable, unemployed
South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for a two-year
graduate development programme, within various functional areas to be provided
with both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training to help you
build a solid work experience to increase prospects of employability. The
programme is structured and mentored for twenty-four months and candidates
progress is assessed after every six months to ensure that the programme meets
the expectations of both the candidate and TFR.This exciting opportunity is aimed at unemployed graduates
from the Department of Higher Education & Training registered institutions
i.e., Universities, Universities of Technology, Bachelors’ degree at NQF Level 6 or 7 or 8 with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.

Position Outputs
Successful candidates will be placed for work exposure in Beaufort West

Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have a fully completed National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, or Industrial Psychology/Psychology/Social Work or Related Field/Discipline.

EXPERIENCE:

No prior work experience is required. However, applicants will be required to undergo a recruitment and selection process. Successful candidates will place within relevant the department of Transnet Freight Rail (TFR).

CITIZENSHIP:

Must be a South African citizen.

Competencies
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Business understanding .

• Administrative Skills.

• Computer Skills .

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• High levels of integrity and professionalism.

• A customer-focused attitude towards work and problem-solving.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Effective negotiation skills.

• Ability to liaise effectively with different stakeholders.

• Politeness and a proactive approach to tasks. • Energetic and a self-starter.

• Assertiveness in dealing with various situations.

• Conflict Resolution Management.

• Research and Analytical skills.

Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.NB: First Preference will be given to Persons with
Disabilities (PWD) and residing in Beaufort West. Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com

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