
Transnet Freight Rail
Kilner Park, South Africa
Reference: req5510
Posted: 29 July 2026
Closing Date: Not specified
Job Overview
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: SP-PMM-Internship-KNP
Reporting To: Snr Specialist: Capacity Development
Grade: INT
Position Purpose
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites unemployed South African graduates (ages 18–35) to apply for an 18-month internship programme.
This programme provides:
- Practical workplace experience
- Institutional knowledge + on-the-job training
- Exposure to real industry tasks
- Mentorship and skills development
Ideal for TVET students who have completed theoretical studies and require workplace experience.
Position Outputs
Successful candidates will gain work exposure in:
- Kilner Park operations
Qualifications & Requirements
Required Documents
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate
- Certified copy of Hospitality qualification / results
- Stamped letter requesting in-service training
- Proof of theory completion (from institution)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Proof of residential address
Experience
- No prior work experience required
Citizenship
- Must be a South African citizen
Skills & Competencies
- Business understanding
- Administrative and computer skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-focused mindset
- Problem-solving ability
- Negotiation and stakeholder engagement
- High integrity and professionalism
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Conflict resolution and analytical thinking
Employment Equity
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with Transnet’s Employment Equity Plan.
First preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities (PWD).
Important Notes
- If you do not hear back within 90 days, consider your application unsuccessful
- Transnet does not charge any application fees
- Report fraud to: 0800 003 056 or reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com
Apply Now
Submit your application before the closing date via the Transnet careers portal.
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