Transnet, South Africa’s leading freight logistics company, continues to empower the nation’s youth through its Young Professionals in Training (YPT) Graduate Programme. This initiative is designed to equip graduates with practical workplace exposure, technical expertise, and leadership development, paving the way for successful careers within the logistics, transport, and engineering sectors.
About the Programme
The YPT Programme is a structured, full-time development initiative that runs for 24 months. It combines on-the-job training, mentorship, and performance management to provide graduates with the experience needed to transition into the professional world. The programme is a direct investment by Transnet to build a skilled workforce aligned with South Africa’s economic growth and infrastructure needs.
POSITION: YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN TRAINING PROGRAMME
EMPLOYEE GROUP: TRAINEE
LOCATION: DURBAN CENTRAL
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, research and assistance.
- Take work briefs/instructions from Mentor and/or Specialist to structure the work required to produce specific deliverables.
- Execute project work task effectively and efficiently as an individual and collaboratively.
- Produce quality work that can be used as input to develop the most appropriate project solutions for the client.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree/Honours Social Work/Psychology. OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management OR
- Degree/Btech/Diploma in Management Accounting/Economics/Marketing/Financial Management/Financial Accounting/Business Management/Logistics
- 0-1 Year experience.
- MS Office Packages.
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Age between 18-35.
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.
APPLICATIONS:
APPLY FOR THE TRANSNET YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SOCIAL WORK FOR 2025 HERE
APPLY FOR THE TRANSNET YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR 2025 HERE
APPLY FOR THE TRANSNET YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FINANCE FOR 2025 HERE
Why Join Transnet?
The YPT Programme offers more than just work experience — it is a gateway into South Africa’s logistics future. As the backbone of the country’s freight transport network, Transnet plays a critical role in connecting industries, boosting trade, and creating sustainable economic opportunities. Graduates who join this programme are not just employees; they become nation builders shaping the infrastructure that powers South Africa’s growth.
CLOSING DATE: 25 SEPTEMBER 2025
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