Transnet Internships & Work Integrated Learning Programmes 2025 – Launch Your Career

Introduction

Graduating from university or completing vocational training is an exciting achievement, but entering the professional world can be challenging without real workplace experience. Transnet, South Africa’s leading logistics and transport company, offers Internships and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programmes 2025 to bridge this gap.

Designed for dynamic, recently qualified graduates, these programmes provide structured, hands-on experience across multiple disciplines. Participants gain the skills, knowledge, and professional exposure needed to launch a successful career, all while contributing to the operations of a nationally important organization.

Why Choose Transnet Internships & WIL Programmes?

Participating in Transnet’s programmes offers a wealth of benefits for young professionals:

1. Structured Learning

The 24-month programme is carefully structured to combine practical work experience with professional development initiatives. This ensures interns and learners acquire essential skills while being fully supported by the organization.

2. Professional Mentorship

Transnet provides guidance from experienced managers and mentors, allowing participants to develop technical, operational, and soft skills in a real-world environment.

3. Exposure to a National Institution

Working at Transnet exposes graduates to the inner workings of a large-scale logistics and transport company. Interns and learners gain insight into how operations across ports, supply chain management, finance, and commercial departments function.

4. Career Development Opportunities

Completing a Transnet internship or WIL programme can serve as a stepping stone to permanent employment. High-performing participants may be considered for ongoing career opportunities within the company.

Available Internship & Work Integrated Learning Opportunities

Transnet offers a variety of Young Professional in Training (YPT) and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programmes to suit diverse academic backgrounds:

Young Professional in Training (YPT)

Youth Development:
- Degrees in BCom Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, Marketing
Accounting:
- Degree in Accounting
People Management:
- Honours degree in Industrial Psychology/Psychology
- Certification in Psychometrics (advantageous)
Commercial:
- Degree/BTech/Diploma in Management Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Business Management, Logistics
Commercial & Planning:
- Degree/BTech/Diploma in Management Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Business Management, Logistics
Supply Chain:
- Degree/BTech/Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Social Work/Psychology:
- Degree or Honours in Social Work or Psychology

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programmes

Office Administration / Business:
- N6 in Office Administration or Business Management
HR Management:
- N6 in Human Resources Management
HR & Finance:
- N6 in Human Resources or Financial Management
PR & Communications:
- N6 in Public Relations and Communications

These programmes provide graduates and learners with practical experience tailored to their studies, enhancing both technical skills and workplace readiness.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for Transnet’s internships or WIL programmes, candidates generally need to:

Be recently qualified (typically 2023–2025 graduates)
Hold a relevant degree, diploma, or N6 qualification for the chosen programme
Demonstrate strong academic performance
Exhibit good communication and interpersonal skills
Be proactive, adaptable, and willing to learn in a structured professional environment

Meeting these requirements ensures that participants are prepared to gain maximum benefit from the programme.

How to Apply

Applying to Transnet’s Internships or WIL Programmes is simple:

NB. Use the links given below to Apply

Young Professional in Training – Youth Development

Closing date: 06 October 2025

Apply Online for the Young Professional in Training – Youth Development

Young Professional in Training – Accounting

Closing date: 30 September 2025

Apply Online for the Young Professional inTraining – Accounting

Young Professional in Training – People Management

Closing date: 30 September 2025

Apply Online for the Young Professional inTraining – People Management

Young Professional in Training – Commercial

Closing date: 26 September 2025

Apply Online for the Young Professional in Training – Commercial

Young Professional in Training – Commercial & Planning