Transnet (Ltd) Vacancies โ September 2025
Job Opportunities:
1) Young Professional-in-Training โ Commercial & Planning
Req: req3329 โข Div: TPT POD Corporate H/O โข Dept: Commercial & Planning โข Loc: Durban
Grp/Grade: Trainee โข GRAD_6 โข Reports to: Snr Manager: Training & Development โข Closing: 25 Sep 2025
Purpose: Two-year graduate programme (24 months) offering structured workplace learning and mentorship.
Key outputs: Shadow teams; attend workshops/meetings; handle client comms & updates; resolve queries timeously; admin, research & assistance; execute project tasks; produce quality inputs for client solutions.
Minimum: Degree/BTech/Diploma in Management Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Financial Mgmt/Accounting, Business Mgmt or Logistics โข 0โ1 yr experience โข SA citizen โข 18โ35.
Competencies: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); strong written/verbal comms; teamwork; problem-solving; attention to detail.
EE: In line with Transnet Employment Equity plan.
2) Work Intergrated Non Technical Learner
Req: req3328 โข Div: TPT POD Corporate H/O โข Dept: ICT / Commercial & Planning โข Loc: Durban
Grp/Grade: Trainee โข TN โข Closing: 25 Sep 2025
Purpose: 18-month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) to build practical workplace exposure.
Key outputs: Assist on projects; routine ops tasks; admin & reporting; training & mentorship; shadow professionals; problem-solving; stakeholder interaction; progress updates; prepare reports/presentations; support process improvements; comply with policies, safety & ethics.
Minimum: Matric + N6 Office Administration or N6 Business Management โข SA citizen โข 18โ35 โข PWD preference โข No bursary obligations โข Provide certified Matric, ID, academic record & TVET experiential letter.
Competencies: Good communication; basic computer literacy; teamwork; problem-solving; attention to detail; willingness to learn; interpersonal skills.
EE: In line with plan.
3) Young Professional-in-Training โ TPT POD Corporate H/O
Req: req3326 โข Dept: Durban Terminals โข Loc: Durban
Grp/Grade: Trainee โข TN โข Closing: 25 Sep 2025
Purpose: 24-month graduate programme with structured learning and rotational exposure.
Key outputs: Customer communications & updates; query resolution; general admin; take briefs; execute tasks independently & collaboratively; produce quality deliverables; adhere to policies, safety, ethics; maintain confidentiality.
Minimum: Bachelorโs in Supply Chain Management โข 0โ1 yr experience โข SA citizen โข 18โ35.
Competencies: MS Office; strong communication; teamwork; problem-solving; detail orientation.
EE: In line with plan.
4) Work Intergrated Non Technical Learner
Req: req3323 โข Dept: Durban Terminals โข Loc: Durban
Grp/Grade: Trainee โข TN โข Closing: 25 Sep 2025
Purpose: 18-month WIL programme for practical workplace learning.
Key outputs: Project assistance; routine ops; documentation & reporting; training/mentorship; shadowing; problem-solving; stakeholder engagement; compliance with policies, safety & ethics.
Minimum: Matric or equivalent + N6 HR Management โข SA citizen โข 18โ35 โข PWD preference โข No bursary obligation โข Provide certified Matric, ID, academic record & TVET experiential letter.
Competencies: Communication; basic PC literacy; teamwork; problem-solving; attention to detail; willingness to learn; interpersonal skills.
EE: In line with plan.
5) Sector Specific Trainee (Durban Terminals)
Req: req3353 โข Div: TPT POD Corporate H/O โข Dept: Durban Terminals โข Loc: Durban
Grp/Grade: Trainee โข Closing: 20 Sep 2025
Purpose: 12-month Sector Specific Trainee (SST) to gain industry-relevant exposure.
Key outputs: Assist projects; routine ops; admin/reporting; training & mentorship; problem-solving; progress updates; adhere to policies, safety & ethics.
Minimum: Grade 12/Matric (advantage: TVET N6 in Logistics/Transport) โข 18โ35.
Competencies: Interpersonal & relationship building; conflict management; effective writing; self-motivation; detail focus; service orientation; integrity; work under pressure; computer literacy; MS Office; multitasking.
EE: In line with plan.
6) General Manager: Network Engineering
Req: req3341 โข Div: Transnet Corporate Centre โข Dept: Group Network Engineering
Loc: Johannesburg โข Grade: B โข Reports to: CIO โข Closing: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Own the strategy, design, implementation and governance of Transnetโs LAN/WAN to ensure a secure, stable, cost-effective, future-fit network.
Key outputs: Define network vision & roadmap; standardise security & DR; manage CAPEX/OPEX & provider ROI; OEM & network partnerships & SLAs; governance framework & policies; budget ownership; provider performance; stakeholder relations; HR, performance, training & development across Network Engineering.
Minimum: Bachelorโs in IS/IT (NQF7) โข 15 yrs large-enterprise experience (incl. 10 yrs at senior management) โข Proven next-gen network architecture & operations experience โข Financial honesty per NCA.
Competencies: GRC, strategy, infra & ops, info security, enterprise architecture, IT network mgmt, vendor/contract mgmt; leadership; delivery; governance & compliance; personal mastery.
EE: In line with plan.
7) Sector Specific Trainee (TPT Operations โ Cape Town)
Req: req3316 โข Div: TPT POD Corporate H/O โข Dept: TPT Operations โข Loc: Cape Town
Grp/Grade: SSTFT โข Closing: 22 Sep 2025
Purpose: 12-month structured training to build a pipeline for key roles within TPT. Preference: Cape Town residents & PWDs.
Key outputs: Follow training plan; performance reviews & assessments; execute duties per development plan.
Minimum: Matric (advantage: TVET N6 Logistics/Transport).
Competencies: Time management; relationship building; conflict resolution; effective writing; self-motivation; attention to detail; service orientation; integrity; resilience; computer literacy; MS Office; multitasking.
EE: In line with plan.
8) Bursar (Non-Technical)
Req: req3218 โข Div: Transnet Corporate Centre โข Dept: Youth Development
Loc: Various โข Grade: BENG โข Closing: 06 Oct 2025
About: Bursary programme to support top-performing learners (< 25 yrs) in scarce/critical skills aligned to Transnet strategy.
Fields (new/current students): NDip/BSc/BCom in Computer Science, GIS, Information Systems, Environmental Science, Data Sciences, Accounting Science.
School leavers: SA citizens with Level 5 (60%+) in English & relevant subjects (mid-year/Grade 12).
Competencies: Communication; basic computer skills; teamwork; problem-solving; detail focus; willingness to learn; interpersonal skills.
EE: In line with plan; PWDs encouraged. (If not contacted by end Feb 2026, consider the application unsuccessful.)
9) Bursar (Technical)
Req: req3217 โข Div: Transnet Corporate Centre โข Dept: Youth Development
Loc: Various โข Grade: BENG โข Closing: 06 Oct 2025
About: Bursary for engineering undergraduates (< 25 yrs).
Fields (new/current students): BSc/BEng in Electronics, Electrical, Industrial, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering.
School leavers: SA citizens with Level 5 (60%+) in English & relevant subjects.
Competencies: Communication; basic computer skills; teamwork; problem-solving; attention to detail; willingness to learn; interpersonal skills.
EE: In line with plan; PWDs encouraged. (If not contacted by end Feb 2026, consider the application unsuccessful.)
10) Sector Specific Trainee (Saldanha)
Req: req3315 โข Div: TPT POD Corporate H/O โข Dept: TPT, People Management, DBN
Loc: Saldanha โข Grp/Grade: SSTFT โข Closing: 17 Sep 2025
Preference: Candidates residing in the West Coast District.
Purpose: 12-month structured training to create a pipeline for key TPT roles.
Key outputs: Follow programme; reviews & assessments; perform assigned duties.
Minimum: Matric (advantage: TVET N6 Logistics/Transport).
Competencies: Time management; relationship building; conflict resolution; writing; self-motivation; attention to detail; service orientation; integrity; pressure handling; computer literacy; MS Office; multitasking.
EE: In line with plan.
11) Head: Health & Wellness
Req: req3332 โข Div: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
Dept: SP-PMM-Health & Wellness-PKT โข Loc: Parktown โข Grade: C โข Closing: 18 Sep 2025
Purpose: Design, lead and monitor TRIMโs Occupational Health & Wellness Strategy aligned to Group strategy, business objectives and legislation.
Key outputs: Strategy development & execution; frameworks, processes & systems; legislative compliance & quality standards; trend monitoring & client needs; provider/SLA management; comms strategy; governance; strategic consultation; team leadership, coaching & budget management.
Minimum: Registered Occupational Health Medical/Health Practitioner (post-grad advantageous) โข 10 yrs Health & Wellness in large/complex orgs (5 yrs senior management) โข Financial honesty per NCA โข Code 8 driverโs licence โข Business travel โข Lifestyle audit.
Competencies: Strategy & sustainability; ethical/inspirational leadership; business delivery; relationship management; governance & compliance; personal mastery. Skills: Computer literacy; communication/networking; interpersonal; conflict management; report writing; negotiation; project mgmt; decision-making.
EE: In line with plan.
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