South African graduates often face the same challenge after completing their qualifications: employers want experience, but it is difficult to gain experience without first being given an opportunity. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is helping to bridge that gap through its 2026 Graduates in Training (GIT) Programme.
This programme is designed to provide structured workplace learning opportunities to graduates across various PRASA regions and departments. Successful candidates will gain practical exposure aligned with their qualifications while developing workplace readiness, technical skills, and professional experience.
With opportunities available in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, PRASA Group Capital, and Intersite Asset Investments, this intake offers positions in engineering, safety, finance, risk management, property management, real estate, infrastructure maintenance, and related fields.
Quick Overview
- Programme: PRASA Graduates in Training (GIT) Programme 2026
- Organisation: Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)
- Location: Various PRASA Regions Nationwide
- Duration: Structured Graduate Training Programme
- Experience Required: None
- Closing Date: 23 June 2026
Fields Available:
- Industrial Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Safety Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Electronics Engineering
- Infrastructure Maintenance
- Rolling Stock Maintenance
- Risk Management
- Property Management
- Real Estate
- Financial Accounting
- Auditing
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Energy Management
- Information Engineering
- Signalling Electronics
- Computer Systems
What is the PRASA Graduates in Training Programme?
According to PRASA, the Graduate in Training Programme provides structured workplace learning exposure to graduates who require practical experience aligned with their qualifications.
The programme aims to:
- Bridge the gap between academic learning and workplace application
- Improve graduate employability
- Develop technical and professional competencies
- Expose graduates to real projects and operational environments
- Build future talent for the rail and transport sector
Unlike many entry-level jobs that require previous experience, PRASA specifically states that experience is not required.
This makes the programme suitable for newly qualified graduates looking to gain industry exposure.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must possess any of the qualifications listed for the specific opportunity they are applying for.
Experience: No previous experience required
General Skills Required
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Technical skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professionalism
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Willingness to learn
- Safety awareness
Knowledge Areas
Successful candidates will develop knowledge in:
- Technical workplace practices
- Municipal and infrastructure operations
- Health and safety regulations
- Equipment and tools usage
- Workplace procedures
- Industry standards
- Microsoft Office applications
Available Opportunities and Reference Numbers
Rail Head Office (Braamfontein)
Industrial Engineer
- Reference: GIT/RAILHO/IE/001
- Qualification: Industrial Engineering
- Minimum Requirement: B Degree or National Diploma
- Number of Positions: 5
Environmental Engineer
- Reference: GIT/RAILHO/EE/002
- Qualification: Environmental Engineering
- Minimum Requirement: B Degree or National Diploma
- Number of Positions: 2
Safety Officer
- Reference: GIT/RAILHO/SO/003
- Qualification: Safety
- Minimum Requirement: B Degree or National Diploma
- Number of Positions: 3
Application Emails:
Gauteng Region
Infrastructure Maintenance
- Reference: GIT/GAU_REG/IM/001
- Qualification: Electrical Engineering (Heavy or Light Current)
- Positions: 15
Rolling Stock Maintenance
- Reference: GIT/GAU_REG/RSM/002
- Qualification: Electrical, Electronics or Industrial Engineering
- Positions: 15
Application Email: Recruitment.gau@prasa.com
KwaZulu-Natal Region
Infrastructure Engineering Technician
Reference: GIT/KZN/IM/001
Fields:
- Electrical Engineering
- FM
- Signals
- Electronics
- Telecommunications
Positions Available: 16
Infrastructure Engineering (Perway)
Reference: GIT/KZN/RS/002
Qualification: Civil Engineering
Positions: 4
Application Email: recruit@prasa.com
Eastern Cape Region
Rolling Stock Maintenance
References:
- GIT/EC/RSM/KU/001
- GIT/EC/RSM/QG/002
Qualifications:
- Mechatronics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electromechanical Engineering
- Related Technical Qualifications
Positions:
- 8 (Koumpo)
- 4 (Qgebera)
Risk Management
Reference: GIT/EC/RM/GQ/003
Qualifications:
- Safety Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Environmental Health
- Safety and Quality Management
- Risk Management
Positions: 1
Application Email: Humancapitalec@prasa.com
PRASA Group Capital
Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
- Reference: GIT/CAPITAL/EE/001
- Positions: 3
Mechanical Engineering
- Reference: GIT/CAPITAL/ME/002
- Positions: 3
Signalling Electronics / Computer Systems / Information Engineering
- Reference: GIT/CAPITAL/SS/003
- Positions: 3
Perway Civil Engineering
- Reference: GIT/CAPITAL/PP/004
- Positions: 3
Application Email: Kgothatso.ntoane@prasa.com
Western Cape Region
Infrastructure Engineering Technician
- Reference: GIT/WC/INFRA-ENG-TECH/001
- Positions: 14
Infrastructure Electrician
- Reference: GIT/WC/INFRA-ELEC/002
- Positions: 4
Infrastructure Plumber
- Reference: GIT/WC/INFRA-PLU/003
- Positions: 3
Infrastructure Engineer
- Reference: GIT/WC/INFRA-ENG/004
- Positions: 4
Rolling Stock Engineering Technician
- Reference: GIT/WC/RSET/005
- Positions: 5
Rolling Stock Engineer
- Reference: GIT/WC/RSE/006
- Positions: 5
Application Email: recruitment.wc@prasa.com
Intersite Asset Investments – Head Office
Property Management / Real Estate
- Reference: GIT/INTERSITE_HO/PM-RE/001
- Positions: 1
Property Development Studies / Built Environment
- Reference: GIT/INTERSITE_HO/PDS-BE/002
- Positions: 1
Financial Accounting / Auditing / Cost & Management Accounting
- Reference: GIT/INTERSITE_HO/FA-A-CMA/003
- Positions: 1
Electrical Engineering / Energy Management
- Reference: GIT/INTERSITE_HO/EEHC-EM/004
- Positions: 1
Application Email: recruitment.cresho@prasa.com
Intersite Asset Investments Gauteng
Property Management / Real Estate
- Reference: GIT/INTERSITE_GAU/PM-RE/005
- Positions: 3
Financial Accounting / Auditing / Cost & Management Accounting
- Reference: GIT/INTERSITE_GAU/FA-CMA/006
- Positions: 3
Application Email: Recruitment.sgr@prasa.com
Intersite Asset Investments KZN and Eastern Cape
Property Management / Real Estate
- Reference: GIT/INTERSITE_KZN-EC/PM-RE/007
- Positions: 3
Financial Accounting / Auditing / Cost & Management Accounting
- Reference: GIT/INTERSITE_KZN-EC/FAA-CMA/008
- Positions: 2
Application Email: prasacres.recruitmentkzn@prasa.com
Key Performance Areas
Successful graduates will be expected to:
- Assist with administrative and operational duties
- Conduct research and investigations
- Support departmental projects
- Use industry-relevant software and systems
- Maintain professional communication
- Learn organisational policies and procedures
- Develop technical and workplace competencies
- Maintain confidentiality
- Participate in training activities
- Demonstrate initiative and professionalism
How to Apply
Applicants should submit:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Any supporting documents requested by PRASA
Applications must be emailed to the relevant regional email address according to the position being applied for.
Important:
- Clearly indicate the reference number in your application.
- Apply only for positions matching your qualification.
- Ensure all documents are clear and certified.
- Submit before the closing date.
Closing Date: 23 June 2026
Late applications may not be considered.
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Edupstairs Advice
This PRASA intake presents one of the largest graduate development opportunities currently available in South Africa’s rail and infrastructure sector. Because opportunities are spread across multiple provinces and disciplines, competition is expected to be high.
To improve your chances:
- Tailor your CV to the specific discipline
- Include all relevant academic projects
- Highlight practical training completed during studies
- Check that your qualification matches the advertised requirement
- Use the correct reference number
- Apply as early as possible
Graduates who have been struggling to gain industry exposure should strongly consider applying before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does PRASA require previous work experience?
No. PRASA specifically states that experience is not required for the Graduate in Training Programme.
- Who can apply?
Graduates with qualifications listed under the advertised opportunities can apply.
- Is this programme available nationwide?
Yes. Opportunities are available across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Braamfontein Head Office, and Intersite Asset Investments.
- Can National Diploma graduates apply?
Yes. Many positions accept either a Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma.
- What is the closing date?
The closing date for applications is 23 June 2026.
- How do I apply?
Submit your CV and certified qualifications to the designated email address for the relevant region and reference number.
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