Transnet Young Professional-in-Training – ICT (Kilner Park)
Location: Kilner Park
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Position Purpose
Transnet Engineering 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
• Delivering specific tasks within a work-stream/department •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 within the department to gain practical experience on the following deliverables: – Communicate with customers to ensure a clear understanding of their needs, including level of urgency as well as keep them updated on a regular basis on the progress of their requirements. – Serve as the central contact point for supplier and end user queries and ensure that queries are addressed in a satisfactory and timeous manner. – Provide general administrative, research and assistance. – Execute project work effectively and efficiently as an individual and collaboratively. – Produce quality work that can be used as input to develop most appropriate project solutions for the client.
Qualifications and Experience
•National Diploma (NQF 6) / Degree in Information Technology / Information Systems. / Computer Science or related. • Must be a South African Citizen. • Up to 1 Year relevant experience. • Ages between 18 – 35 years. • Preference will be given to applicants living with disabilities and Women in line with Transnet Employment Equity objectives.
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 pays 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.
About Transnet South Africa
Transnet South Africa is the country’s state-owned freight logistics company, responsible for South Africa’s rail, port and pipeline infrastructure. Its mandate is to provide an integrated freight transport system that lowers the cost of doing business, supports economic growth and ensures reliable supply chains for mining, agriculture, manufacturing, automotive and other industries.
Transnet’s roots go back to the late 1850s, when railway transport was first proposed for the harbours of the Cape and Natal. The South African Railways and Harbours administration was formed in 1910, later becoming South African Transport Services in 1981. On 1 April 1990, SATS was converted into a public company and renamed Transnet SOC Ltd, with the South African government as its sole shareholder.
The company operates through seven divisions: Transnet Freight Rail, Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager, Transnet National Ports Authority, Transnet Port Terminals, Transnet Pipelines, Transnet Engineering and Transnet Property. Transnet Freight Rail moves bulk and general freight across the country and operates the largest railway in Africa and the Middle East. Transnet Port Terminals handles containers, minerals, agricultural bulk, breakbulk and automotive cargo at South Africa’s commercial ports.
Transnet’s infrastructure is vast, including about 30,400 kilometres of railway track, a 3,114-kilometre multi-product pipeline, eight commercial ports, 16 cargo terminals and thousands of locomotives and wagons. The company is central to exporting commodities such as coal, iron ore, manganese, citrus, automotive vehicles and containers, while also supporting domestic supply chains and regional trade across Southern Africa.
Career opportunities at Transnet include roles in rail operations, train driving, engineering, port operations, pipeline maintenance, logistics, procurement, finance, human resources, information technology and safety management. The company employs more than 55,000 people and offers learnerships, apprenticeships, internships and graduate programmes through its various divisions. For South Africans interested in transport, engineering and logistics, Transnet remains one of the country’s most important employers and infrastructure providers.