Launch your career with Transnet—apply now and become part of South Africa’s leading freight logistics company while gaining invaluable work experience at Transnet as part of their Young Professional-In-Training.
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Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on work experience in a dynamic and structured environment? Transnet is inviting applications for its Young Professional-in-Training Programme, a 24-month internship aimed at developing future talent through practical experience and mentorship.
About the Programme
• 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 procurement 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 Serve as the central contact point for suppliers and end-user queries and ensure that queries are addressed in a satisfactory and timeous manner.
• Provide general administrative, research and assistance.
• Take work briefs/instructions from Mentor and/or Specialist to structure the work required to produce a specific or deliverable • Execute project work task effectively and efficiently as an individual and collaboratively.
• Produce MS Office Word and / or PowerPoint format reports that communicate deliverables clearly and logically. • Produce quality work that can be used as input to develop the most appropriate project solutions for the client.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Auditing, Finance, Law or SCM. Experience: 0-1 years’ experience in auditing, internal controls, finance, supply chain management, compliance or legal environments. Exposure to PFMA or any public-sector regulatory framework would be an advantage.
Competencies
Strategy & Sustainability Strategic Thinking Formulates strategies and business plans to achieve the overall organisations direction Commercial Awareness Keeps abreast of internal and external factors that can impact the business. Innovating Generates new ideas or solutions by thinking "outside of the box"; reviews current processes or systems and identifies ways to optimise them.
Why Join Transnet?
Transnet is one of South Africa’s largest and most vital state-owned enterprises, playing a key role in the country's logistics and transport infrastructure. As part of the Young Professional-in-Training Programme, you’ll benefit from:
- Real-world experience at a leading organisation.
- Mentorship and exposure to industry professionals.
- Enhanced employability through structured on-the-job training.
How to Apply
If you’re a motivated graduate ready to take the next step in your career, apply now for the Transnet Young Professional-in-Training Programme. Positions are limited, and early applications are encouraged.
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