🚆 Work Integrated Learner (WIL) – Transnet
📌 Great Opportunity for Students & Recent Graduates!
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is offering a 12-month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Trainee Programme designed to give students and recent graduates valuable practical workplace experience.
The programme allows participants to apply their academic knowledge in a real working environment while receiving practical training, mentorship and exposure to industry-specific activities.
🏢 Job Details
- Position: Work Integrated Learner
- Company: Transnet
- Operating Division: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
- Employee Group: Trainee
- Department: TA, FOLDRS & FUNC – Leadership Development
- Reference: req5770
- Locations:
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Other locations in South Africa
- Programme Duration: 12 months
- Posted: 25 August 2026
- Closing Date: 03 September 2026
🎓 Qualifications & Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have a Matric certificate.
- Hold or have completed the theoretical coursework for a B Eng Tech / S4-S5 qualification in one of the following fields:
- Electronics
- Electrical Engineering – Heavy Current
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Physical Metallurgy
- Chemical Engineering
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
- Must not have a bursary obligation with another company.
- Provide a recent confirmation letter from the institution.
- Provide certified copies of:
- Matric certificate
- Academic record
- Identity document
💼 Purpose of the Programme
The Work Integrated Learning programme is aimed at helping students and recent graduates gain practical experience that complements their academic studies.
Participants will receive exposure to the workplace while developing professional, technical and interpersonal skills.
The programme is intended to improve participants’ employability and workplace readiness through hands-on learning, mentorship and practical assignments.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
As a Work Integrated Learner, participants may be required to:
- Assist with specific projects within departments or workstreams.
- Perform routine operational tasks under supervision.
- Support administrative activities, including documentation and reporting.
- Participate in training sessions, workshops and mentorship programmes.
- Shadow experienced professionals to gain practical workplace knowledge.
- Participate in problem-solving activities.
- Interact with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
- Provide regular updates on assigned tasks and project progress.
- Serve as a contact point for queries and assistance where required.
- Conduct market research and data collection.
- Assist with analysing information to support business decisions.
- Prepare reports and presentations using Microsoft Office.
- Assist with process improvement initiatives.
- Follow company policies, procedures and safety regulations.
- Maintain professional and ethical standards.
- Protect confidential company information.
⭐ Competencies Required
Successful applicants should demonstrate:
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Good problem-solving abilities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn and develop.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Professional and positive attitude.
♿ Employment Equity
Transnet states that preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in line with the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan and Targets.
People with Disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
📅 Closing Date
03 September 2026
⚠️ Important: It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that Transnet HR receives the application before the closing date.
📢 Engineering students and graduates — don’t miss this opportunity to gain 12 months of valuable workplace experience with Transnet!