Website Transnet
Transnet freight rail is the largest division of Transnet Limited, a public company with South African government as its sole shareholder. It is a world class heavy haul freight rail company that specialises in the transportation of freight. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employee… read mores, 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. Transnet Freight Rail's core business lies in freight logistics solutions designed for customers in industry based business segments, mining, heavy and light manufacturing. The company maintains an extensive rail network across South Africa that connects with other rail networks in the sub-Saharan region, with its rail infrastructure representing about 80% of Africa's total. "The company is proud of its reputation for technological leadership beyond Africa as well as with-in Africa, where it is active in some 17 countries" The company is proud of its reputation for technological leadership beyond Africa as well as with-in Africa, where it is active in some 17 countries. Transnet freight rail has positioned itself to become a profitable and sustainable freight railway business, assisting in driving the competitiveness of the South African economy. Transnet freight rail is proudly placed to dramatically alter the South African rail industry. This enables us to play a positive and active role in the transformation of our society. We do so against the backdrop of sound business principles, a regulatory framework and the challenges of meeting the expectations of our customers. 15 Girton Road. Parktown Johannesburg , Gauteng 2193 South Africa
Position Purpose
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites suitable, unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for a 12-18 months internship programme, within various functional areas to be provided with both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training, to provide practical workplace experience to students or recent graduates, helping them apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting.
This role is designed to enhance employability by offering hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to industry-specific tasks.
This exciting opportunity is aimed at all students from registered TVET Colleges and Higher Education Institutions, who have no bursary obligation, and must have completed all theoretical training at the college. with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.
Position Outputs
Successful candidates will be placed for work-exposure in the following area: Gqeberha
Qualifications and Experience
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Curriculum Vitae
Certified copy of grade 12 certificate or equivalent
Certified copy of qualifications/statement of results in Communication/Public Relations •Stamped letter from Institution requesting In-service training (where applicable) •
Stamped Confirmation letter for theory completion from Institution
Certified copy of South African Identity Document
Proof of residential address EXPERIENCE: 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.
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Apply via company website ( http://www.transnetfreightrail-tfr.net ) or