Transnet ICT Young Professional-in-Training Programme: 24-Month Graduate Opportunity in Kilner Park

Transnet Engineering is inviting recently qualified graduates to apply for its Young Professional-in-Training – ICT programme in Kilner Park, South Africa. The opportunity offers 24 months of structured workplace learning, helping graduates develop practical experience relevant to their qualifications.

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Applications close on 13 November 2026. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that Transnet’s HR department receives their applications before the closing date.

Programme Overview

What Does the Programme Offer?

The programme gives recently qualified graduates an opportunity to gain relevant workplace experience through structured learning and organisational support.

Participants will shadow staff members, attend meetings and workshops, and take part in learning activities. They will also gain exposure to different functions within the department while contributing to assigned tasks and projects.

For ICT graduates, this provides an opportunity to develop both technical workplace awareness and the communication skills needed to support customers, suppliers and colleagues.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or a degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field.
• Be a South African citizen.
• Be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Have up to one year of relevant experience.

Transnet states that preference will be given to applicants living with disabilities and women, in line with its Employment Equity objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful applicants will contribute to departmental work while building practical skills under the programme’s learning structure.

Responsibilities include:

• Communicating with customers to understand their requirements and the urgency of their requests.
• Keeping customers informed about progress.
• Acting as a central contact point for supplier and end-user queries.
• Helping ensure that queries are addressed satisfactorily and on time.
• Providing general administrative support, research and assistance.
• Completing project work effectively, both independently and within a team.
• Producing quality work that contributes to suitable project solutions for clients.

The responsibilities show that the opportunity involves more than working with technology. Graduates will also need to organise tasks, understand user needs and communicate clearly about progress.

Skills and Competencies

Transnet is looking for candidates with:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• The ability to work effectively within a team.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Applicants should use their CVs to demonstrate these competencies through relevant academic projects, practical assignments or previous work experience.

Who Should Consider Applying?

This programme may suit a recently qualified ICT graduate who wants to gain experience in an organisational environment and is comfortable combining project work with customer support, research and administration.

When preparing an application, highlight your qualification, relevant experience and examples of teamwork or problem-solving. If you completed a project involving user requirements, technical research or presentations, explain your contribution and the outcome.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the Transnet Talent Portal and search for:

Young Professional-in-Training – ICT (Kilner Park)
Reference: req5906

Open the vacancy and follow the portal’s application instructions. Check that your details are complete and submit before 13 November 2026.

Employment Equity

Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in accordance with Transnet’s Employment Equity Plan and the targets of the organisation or operating division.