Transnet Port Terminals invites suitably qualified and recently graduated South Africans to apply for the Young Professional in Training Internship Programme 2026 / 2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Internship Location: Johannesburg and other Transnet locations including Cape Town and Durban, South Africa
Transnet Young Professional in Training Programme 2026 / 2027
Transnet Port Terminals is recruiting dynamic and recently qualified graduates for a structured 24-month Young Professional in Training programme.
The programme is designed to provide graduates with relevant workplace experience, structured learning and organisational support while exposing them to practical duties within different business functions.
Programme Overview
Organisation: Transnet Port Terminals
Programme: Young Professional in Training
Duration: 24 months
Target Group: Recently qualified graduates
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Application Method: Online
Available Internship Opportunities
| Programme | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Young Professional in Training – IT / Computer Science | National Diploma or Degree in IT / Computer Science |
| Young Professional in Training – Logistics Management / SCM | National Diploma or Degree in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or related |
| Young Professional in Training – Risk Management | National Diploma or Degree in Risk Management, Compliance or related |
| Young Professional in Training – Safety / Environmental Management | National Diploma or Degree in Safety / Environmental Management |
| Young Professional in Training – Human Resources | Degree in Human Resource Management |
| Young Professional in Training – Accounting | Degree in Accounting |
| Young Professional in Training – Communication | National Diploma or Degree in Communications or related |
| Young Professional in Training – Financial Management | National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management |
| Young Professional in Training – Finance | Degree in Finance or related |
| Young Professional in Training – IT | Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science |
| Young Professional in Training – Legal | Degree in Legal / LLB or related |
What Successful Graduates Will Do
Young Professionals in Training will be exposed to practical workplace activities within their assigned departments.
They may be required to shadow experienced staff members, attend meetings and workshops, participate in structured learning activities and gain exposure to different functions within the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates may be responsible for:
- Delivering assigned tasks within a department or work-stream.
- Communicating with customers and understanding their requirements.
- Providing updates on the progress of customer requests.
- Serving as a central contact point for supplier and end-user queries.
- Providing administrative and research support.
- Completing project-related tasks individually and as part of a team.
- Producing quality work that contributes to project solutions.
How to Apply for Transnet IT / Computer Science Internship 2026 / 2027
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How to Apply for Transnet Logistics Management / SCM Internship 2026 / 2027
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How to Apply for Transnet Risk Management Internship 2026 / 2027
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How to Apply for Transnet Safety / Environmental Management Internship 2026 / 2027
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How to Apply for Transnet Human Resources Internship 2026 / 2027
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How to Apply for Transnet Accounting Internship 2026 / 2027
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How to Apply for Transnet IT Internship 2026 / 2027
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Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
11 September 2026
Applicants should make sure they apply for the opportunity that matches their qualification and submit their application before the deadline.
Important Application Notes
The Transnet Young Professional in Training Programme runs for 24 months and is aimed at recently qualified graduates seeking practical workplace experience.
Applicants should use the specific application link for the programme they wish to apply for.
The supplied information does not specify the stipend or salary for these opportunities.