Transnet Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Trainee Programme 2026/2027 Vacancy, Port Elizabeth
Transnet
Transport & Logistics (TETA)
More Transnet posts →Monthly stipend
Not stated
Closing date
14 Sept 2026
8 days left
- Opportunity
- Internship
- Minimum education
- No Qualification Required
- Location
- Port Elizabeth, National (All Provinces)
- SETA
- TETA
- Posted
- 06 Sept 2026
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Opportunity Overview
Transnet invites applications for its Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Trainee Programme for the 2026/2027 intake. This programme is designed to offer students and recent graduates practical workplace experience, enabling them to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting.
The WIL Trainee Programme runs for a period of 12 months, providing hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to specific industry tasks. The aim is to enhance participants' employability through direct engagement with Transnet's operations.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for the Work Integrated Learning Trainee Programme in Port Elizabeth, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Completed all theoretical N4 to N6 for Human Resources.
- Completed all theoretical N4 to N6 for Financial Management.
Key Responsibilities
Trainees will be involved in a range of activities, including:
- Assisting in specific projects within a designated department or work-stream.
- Performing routine operational tasks under supervision.
- Supporting administrative functions, including documentation and reporting.
- Participating in training sessions, workshops, and mentorship programmes.
- Shadowing experienced professionals to gain practical insights.
- Interacting with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to understand business needs.
- Serving as a central contact point for queries and assistance.
- Conducting market research, data collection, and analysis to support business decisions.
- Preparing reports and presentations using MS Office tools.
- Following company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
- Ensuring adherence to ethical and professional standards.
- Maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all tasks.
What the Work Involves
As a WIL Trainee at Transnet, you will be actively involved in the day-to-day operations of your assigned department, which is likely to be within Human Resources or Financial Management in Port Elizabeth. This means you will contribute to ongoing projects and carry out routine tasks, always under the guidance of experienced professionals.
You will spend time in an office environment, supporting administrative duties like documentation and reporting. The role requires regular interaction with internal teams, and potentially external customers or suppliers, as you assist with queries and gather information. Expect to participate in dedicated training and mentorship sessions, allowing you to develop practical skills directly related to your field of study. You will also use tools like MS Office to assist with research, data analysis, and preparing presentations, all while upholding company policies and professional standards.
How to Apply
To apply for the Transnet Work Integrated Learning Trainee Programme, please follow these steps:
- Visit the official Transnet Talent Portal: https://transnettalentportal.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=transnettalentportal&lang=en-GB#/requisition/5838
- Click on the "Apply" or similar button on the page.
- You may be prompted to create a profile or log in. The system also offers a feature to help you create and download a professional CV by entering your details.
- Complete the application form with all required information and submit it before the deadline of 14 September 2026.
This listing in context
What the 332 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live internships
- 70
- Open to all provinces
- 19
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
1% of the 70 live internships we hold ask for No Qualification Required. The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 66%.
Live internships stay open for a median of 37 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 332 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change.
What you'll need to apply
Internships usually ask for your completed qualification up front — that is the thing being checked.
- Your CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of any qualifications
- A short motivation letter
What an internship actually is
An internship is a fixed-term work-experience placement for someone who already holds a qualification. Unlike a learnership, it does not award a new qualification — its purpose is to convert a certificate, diploma or degree into the experience that entry-level adverts keep asking for. In the public service these run for a set term and are generally not renewable.
What the work actually looks like
- You are placed in a specific unit under a named supervisor and given the unit's ordinary work, at a junior level.
- Most of the learning is by assignment rather than instruction: you are handed a real task, given the file, and expected to ask.
- Many programmes require a workplace report or a supervisor evaluation at the end, which is what your certificate of service is based on.
What you leave with
Documented work experience and a certificate of service — the thing that lets you answer "experience required" on the next application. No new qualification is awarded.
Where this leads next
Junior or entry-level post
Completing the internship and applying as an experienced candidate rather than a graduate.
Fixed-term contract post
Often the realistic next step in government, where permanent posts are advertised less frequently.
Permanent appointment
Competing successfully for an advertised post — internships rarely convert automatically.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
Government internships are usually once-only: having completed one, you may be ineligible for another. Check the advert's exclusion clause before applying if you have interned before.
About TETA & this sector
TETA develops skills across transport — road, rail, aviation, maritime and freight — including driver and logistics learnerships.
