Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy.
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Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites suitable, unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for a two-year graduate development programme, within various functional areas to be provided with both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training to help you build a solid work experience to increase prospects of employability. The programme is structured and mentored for twenty-four months and candidates progress is assessed after every six months to ensure that the programme meets the expectations of both the candidate and TFR.
This exciting opportunity is aimed at unemployed graduates from the Department of Higher Education & Training registered institutions i.e., Universities, Universities of Technology, TVET Colleges with a National Diploma / Diploma / Bachelors’ degree / BTech qualification with NQF Level 6 and 7 with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.
Position Outputs
A two-year graduate development programme will be followed.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree/ National Diploma-Internal Auditing/Bachelor of Accounting/BCom Accounting/Auditing/Taxation/Finance/Information Management/BSc with Computer Science/Statistics/Mathematics. No prior work experience is required. However, applicants will undergo a recruitment process, and successful candidates will be placed in various Depots, Departments within TFR. Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen. Some of the areas at which the successful candidates will be placed for work-exposure include: Bellville Bloemfontein Ermelo Johannesburg Ogies
Competencies
Candidates applying for the TFR Young Professional-in-Training programme should possess the following skills and competencies to succeed: Business understanding Administrative Skills Computer Skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team. High levels of integrity and professionalism. A customer-focused attitude towards work and problem-solving. Excellent communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Effective negotiation skills. Ability to liaise effectively with different stakeholders. Politeness and a proactive approach to tasks. Energetic and a self-starter. Assertiveness in dealing with various situations. Conflict Resolution Management Research and Analytical skills