Operating Division: Transnet NPA
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: Human Resources
Placement: Durban
Reporting To: Manager: People Management
Grade: INT
Reference: req3185
The due date is on 17/07/2025. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
The purpose of the Graduate Internship Programme is to work under supervision of a professionally qualified individual, in order to gain experience through a structured 24-month training programme. The programme seeks to place the graduate intern in specific areas within TNPA (Port of Durban) according to their academic background, career aspirations and business requirements.
Position Outputs
- Follow a structured training programme
- Undergo performance reviews and assessments.
- Perform all duties as contained in his/her development programme, as well as which s/he may reasonably be required to perform by Transnet National Ports Authority
Qualifications and Experience
Eastern Region Managing Executive Office:
National Diploma / Degree in:
- Office Management & Technology
- 18-35 years old
- South African Citizen
- People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
- No work experience within the field of study.
NB Preference will be given to applicants within the KwaZulu Natal province.
Competencies
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage documents
- High level of professionalism
- Good written and communication skills.
- Computer Skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Attention to detail
- The ability to work well within a team
- Problem solving
- Pay attention to detail.
COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION HERE
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
What We Do
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is one of six operating divisions of Transnet SOC Ltd. The National Ports Authority is responsible for the safe, effective and efficient economic functioning of the national port system, which it manages in a landlord capacity.
It provides port infrastructure and marine services at the eight commercial seaports in South Africa – Richards Bay, Durban, Saldanha, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London, Mossel Bay and Ngqura. It operates within a legislative and regulatory environment and is governed by the National Ports Act (Act No. 12 of 2005).
Transnet SOC Ltd is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African. Transnet operates as an integrated freight transport company, formed around a core of six operating divisions that complement each other.
Energy sector pipelines are the essential “arteries” of a flourishing economy.
In any country around the world, it’s these very pipelines that transport essential commodities that makes a nation efficient, viable, and dependable. Without such an extensive network, and a reliable framework, no country can thrive.
