Transnet Young Professional In Training Internships 2026 / 2027

Opportunity Overview

Transnet Port Terminals is inviting dynamic and recently qualified graduates to apply for a two-year Young Professional in Training programme. This 24-month programme is designed to equip participants with valuable workplace experience through a structured learning path and dedicated organisational support.

This is an opportunity to gain practical skills within a large parastatal, contributing to various departments and understanding the day-to-day operations of a key South African entity.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be recently qualified graduates holding a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:

• Human Resources Management: Human Resources or related fields
• Finance: Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit, or related fields
• Quality Management: Quality Management or related fields
• Security and Forensics: Policing, Forensics Investigations, Security Management, or related fields
• Supply Chain Management: Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, or related fields
• Business Management: Business Management, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Marketing, Operations Management, or related qualifications
• Psychology: Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Psychology, Social Work, or related fields

Key Responsibilities

As a Young Professional in Training, you will be expected to:

• Deliver specific tasks within a work-stream or department.
• Shadow various staff members to observe daily operations.
• Participate in structured learning experiences, meetings, and workshops.
• Communicate with customers to understand their needs and provide updates on progress.
• Serve as a central contact point for supplier and end-user queries, ensuring timely resolution.
• Provide general administrative support, research assistance, and project work.
• Execute project tasks effectively both individually and collaboratively.
• Produce quality work to contribute to project solutions.

What the Work Involves

As a Young Professional in Training, you will engage in a variety of tasks focused on supporting departmental operations and client interactions. Your day-to-day work will involve communicating directly with customers to grasp their needs and keep them informed, as well as acting as a central point for queries from both suppliers and internal users. You will provide crucial administrative and research assistance, working on project tasks either independently or as part of a team. The role offers exposure to different functions within your department, primarily in an office environment, as you shadow experienced staff and attend relevant meetings and workshops to build practical experience.

How to Apply

To apply for these Young Professional in Training Internships, please follow these steps:

• Visit the official Transnet talent portal.
• Locate the specific internship opportunities for Young Professional in Training.
• Complete the application process as guided on the portal.

Apply online via: https://transnettalentportal.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/5909?c=transnettalentportal