Internships

Transnet 2025 Internships & WIL Programme – Apply Now for Multiple Career Fields

Transnet Corporate Centre and Academy is inviting suitably qualified South African unemployed graduates to apply for their 2025/2026 Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme. This opportunity offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to develop your skills in one of South Africa’s largest and most important companies. The closing date for applications is 22 August 2025.

If you are a recent graduate looking to start your career, Transnet’s internships and WIL programmes could be the launchpad you need. Whether you have a technical, business, law, or IT qualification, there’s a place for you to gain practical experience that will prepare you for future employment.

Why Join Transnet?

Transnet is South Africa’s leading freight transport and logistics company, moving goods across rail, pipeline, and port networks. Working here gives you the chance to be part of a company that plays a vital role in the country’s economy.

Through these internships and WIL programmes, Transnet is offering you:

Practical industry experience in your field of study
Mentorship from experienced professionals
A work environment where you can grow your skills and confidence
Networking opportunities that can lead to permanent roles in the future

Available Internship Opportunities

Transnet is offering Young Professional-in-Training positions in the following areas:

Health & Safety
- Minimum Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health, or a related qualification.
Law (Corporate and Governance)
- Minimum Qualification: Degree in Law (LLB).
Financial Information Systems
- Minimum Qualification: Degree in Financial Information Systems.
Internal Audit
- Minimum Qualification: National Diploma or BCom Degree in Internal Auditing or Accounting.
Business Development
- Minimum Qualification: BCom Honours Degree in Marketing, Economics, or Logistics.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Opportunities

Transnet’s WIL programme is open to students who have completed the theoretical part of their studies and need workplace experience to graduate.

Technical / Engineering Fields

Minimum Qualification: B Eng Tech / S4–S5 (Completed all theoretical coursework) in:
- Electronics / Electrical (Heavy Current) Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Physical Metallurgy Engineering
- Chemical Engineering

Non-Technical (TVET)

Minimum Qualification: Completed all theoretical subjects (N6) in:
- Office Management
- Human Resources
- Marketing Management
- Logistics
- Communication

Non-Technical (University of Technology)

Minimum Qualification: Completed all theoretical subjects (Diploma) in:
- Information Technology
- Business Administration
- Supply Chain Management

Why This Opportunity Matters

Many graduates struggle to find a job without experience, but employers often require experience to hire you. Transnet’s internships and WIL programmes solve this problem by giving you real workplace training in your field, making you far more competitive in the job market.

If you perform well, you could be considered for future roles within Transnet or other companies in your industry. Even if you don’t secure a permanent job immediately, you will leave with practical skills, industry references, and valuable networks.