Company: Transnet
Location: Johannesburg
Closing Date: Not Mentioned
Industry: Law
Date Posted: 27/March/2026
Job Purpose:
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) invites suitable, unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for a two-year graduate development programme, within various functional areas to be provided with both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training to help you build a solid work experience to increase prospects of employability.
The programme is structured and mentored for twenty-four months and candidates progress is assessed after every six months to ensure that the programme meets the expectations of both the candidate and TRIM.
This exciting opportunity is aimed at unemployed graduates from the Department of Higher Education & Training registered institutions i.e., Universities, Universities of Technology, with a Bachelors’ degree / BTech qualification with a minimum NQF Level 6 and or above, with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.
Minimum Requirements:
- B Commercial Law
- No prior work experience is required. However, applicants will undergo a recruitment process, and successful candidates will be placed in various Departments within TRIM.
Competencies Required:
- Business understanding
- Administrative Skills
- Computer Skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism. • A customer-focused attitude towards work and problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills. Interpersonal skills.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Ability to liaise effectively with different stakeholders.
- Politeness and a proactive approach to tasks. • Energetic and a self-starter.
- Assertiveness in dealing with various situations.
- Conflict Resolution Management
- Research and Analytical skills
Programme Output:
- Institutionalized Knowledge: Theoretical training related to rail infrastructure and commercial law.
- On-the-Job Training: Working alongside seasoned legal and operations professionals.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Learning how to navigate complex corporate environments and government entities.
Why You Should Apply For The Programme:
- Mentorship: You aren not just an employee, you are a trainee with a dedicated mentor.
- Employability: Completion of a Transnet programme open doors for employement.
- Networking: You will build a professional network within one of the largest infrastructure managers in Africa.