
Transnet
Closing Date: 07 August 2026
Location: Kilner Park, South Africa
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: SP-PMM-Internship Light Current-KNP
Location: Kilner Park
Reporting To: Snr Specialist: Capacity Development
Grade: INT
Reference: req5524
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites suitable, unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for an 18-month internship programme, within various functional areas to be provided with both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training, to provide practical workplace experience to students or recent graduates, helping them apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting. This role is designed to enhance employability by offering hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to industry-specific tasks.
This exciting opportunity is aimed at all students from registered TVET Colleges, who have no bursary obligation, and must have completed all theoretical training at the college. with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.
Competencies:
•Candidates applying for the Internship programme should possess the following skills and competencies to succeed:
•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.
•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
NB: First Preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities (PWD).
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