Transnet Freight Rail is offering a Young Professional-in-Training programme for unemployed South African graduates. This two-year development programme is designed to help young people gain workplace experience, build strong technical and professional skills, and increase their employability. The opportunity is ideal for graduates between the ages of 18 and 35 who want to start a career in a respected state-owned company.
Opportunity Details
- Company: Transnet Freight Rail
- Programme: Young Professional-in-Training
- Location: Kilner Park, South Africa
- Reference: req3808
- Employee Group: Trainee
- Department: SP-BUR-Young Professionals-Trainees-KNP
- Reporting To: Senior Specialist: Capacity Development
- Grade: GRAD_7
- Closing Date: 05 December 2025
Applicants must make sure their application reaches HR before the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Requirements
To be considered for the Young Professional-in-Training programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in:
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Or a related field
- No work experience is required
- Must be unemployed
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must have studied at a recognised institution such as a University, University of Technology, or TVET College
- Minimum qualification: NQF Level 7
Successful applicants will be placed in different depots or departments within Transnet Freight Rail.
Skills and Qualities Needed
Transnet is looking for graduates who display the following attributes for the Young Professional-in-Training programme:
- Good business understanding
- Strong administrative and computer skills
- Ability to work in a team
- High professionalism and integrity
- Customer-focused mindset
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Negotiation abilities
- Ability to work with different stakeholders
- Friendly and proactive attitude
- High energy and willingness to learn
- Confidence and assertiveness
- Conflict management abilities
- Research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
These qualities will help learners succeed throughout the two-year programme.
What You Will Gain
As a Young Professional-in-Training participant, you will:
- Complete a structured two-year training programme
- Gain experience in real workplace settings
- Learn from industry experts and senior specialists
- Build the technical and soft skills needed for future job opportunities
- Engage in tasks and projects that develop your career
- Receive mentorship and performance feedback every six months
This programme is designed to help you grow into a confident, skilled professional.
Why You Should Apply
The Young Professional-in-Training programme is a great opportunity because it:
- Offers real work experience
- Helps graduates build a strong career foundation
- Provides continuous mentoring and support
- Offers exposure to one of South Africa’s biggest organisations
- Improves future employment opportunities
- Helps graduates develop both technical and professional skills