Transnet - Young Professional-in-Training Become a Learner

Join Transnet Young Professional-in-Training The programme combines on-the-job training, mentorship, and performance management to prepare graduates for successful careers in logistics, transport, and corporate services.

Become a Learner at Transnet – Young Professional-in-Training

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Operating Division:	TPT POD Corporate H/O
Employee Group:	Trainee
Department:	Durban Terminals
Location:	Durban
Reporting To:	Senior Manager: Training & Development
Grade:	TN
Reference:	req3326

Position Purpose

Transnet Port Terminals and Academy is looking for dynamic and recently qualified graduates for a two-year programme (24 months programme). This programme will provide the incumbents with relevant workplace experience through a structured learning programme and organizational support.

Position Outputs

As a Young-Professional-In-Training, your responsibilities include shadowing various staff members, participating in learning experiences, attending meetings and workshops, with exposure to other working functions to gain practical experience in the following deliverables:

• Communicate with customers to ensure a clear understanding of their needs, including the level of urgency as well as keep them updated regularly on the progress of their requirements.
• Ensure that queries are addressed in a satisfactory and timeous manner.
• Provide general administrative assistance.
• Take work briefs/instructions from Mentor and/or Specialist to structure the work required to produce specific deliverables.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

• 0–1 year of relevant work experience.

• Must be a South African citizen.

• Age between 18 and 35 years.

Competencies

• Good written and communication skills.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• The ability to work well within a team.

• Problem solving and pay attention to detail.

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.

The closing date is on 25/09/2025