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Young Professional-in-Training

Transnet SOC Ltd


Job Location:

Beaufort West - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 October 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:GRAD6
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 unemployedSouth African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for a two-yeargraduate development programme within various functional areas to be providedwith both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training to help youbuild a solid work experience to increase prospects of employability. Theprogramme is structured and mentored for twenty-four months and candidatesprogress is assessed after every six months to ensure that the programme meetsthe expectations of both the candidate and TFR.

This exciting opportunity is aimed at unemployed graduatesfrom the Department of Higher Education & Training registered institutionsi.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 bachelors 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 withDisabilities (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 onor email

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority