Young Professional-in-Training ICT Opportunity at Transnet Engineering Kilner Park

Transnet Engineering is inviting applications from recently qualified graduates for its Young Professional-in-Training ICT Programme at Kilner Park, South Africa. This 24-month training programme is designed to help young professionals develop practical workplace skills and gain valuable experience in the information and communications technology environment. Successful candidates will follow a structured learning programme supported by the organisation and gain exposure to different departmental functions, projects and business activities. The opportunity includes working with customers, responding to supplier and end-user queries, providing administrative and research support and contributing to project work. Applicants must have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or a degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field. Candidates must be South African citizens aged between 18 and 35, with up to one year of relevant experience. Women and applicants living with disabilities will receive preference in line with Transnet’s Employment Equity objectives. The position is based at Kilner Park under Transnet Engineering, with applications closing on 13 November 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Departmental workstream support: Complete assigned tasks within a specific department or workstream while gaining practical experience in the ICT environment.
• Structured workplace learning: Shadow experienced employees, participate in learning activities and attend meetings and workshops to understand departmental operations.
• Cross-functional exposure: Work alongside different teams and gain insight into other functions within the department.
• Customer communication: Communicate with customers to understand their needs, determine the urgency of requests and provide regular updates on progress.
• Supplier and end-user support: Act as a central contact point for supplier and end-user queries, ensuring that requests receive timely and satisfactory attention.
• Administrative assistance: Provide general administrative support to help the department manage its daily activities and operational requirements.
• Research support: Conduct research and assist with gathering information needed for departmental tasks and projects.
• Project execution: Complete assigned project activities effectively and efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
• Project solution development: Produce accurate, quality work that can support the development of suitable project solutions for clients.
• Team collaboration: Work with colleagues and other stakeholders to complete tasks, solve problems and achieve departmental objectives.

Requirements and Skills

• Relevant ICT qualification: Applicants must hold a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or a degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field.
• South African citizenship: Candidates must be South African citizens.
• Age requirement: Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Work experience: Candidates may have up to one year of relevant work experience.
• Written communication: Good written communication skills are essential for preparing information and communicating with customers and colleagues.
• Verbal communication: Applicants should be able to communicate clearly and professionally with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Microsoft Office proficiency: Candidates should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Teamwork: Applicants must be able to work effectively with others and contribute positively to shared projects and departmental activities.
• Problem-solving: The ability to identify challenges, assess information and contribute to practical solutions is important.
• Attention to detail: Candidates should produce accurate work and handle information carefully.
• Willingness to learn: Applicants should be motivated to gain practical experience, participate in training activities and learn from experienced professionals.
• Applicants living with disabilities: Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants living with disabilities in line with Transnet’s Employment Equity objectives.
• Women applicants: Preference will also be given to suitably qualified women in support of the organisation’s Employment Equity objectives.

The Transnet Engineering Young Professional-in-Training ICT Programme offers recent graduates an opportunity to turn their academic qualifications into practical workplace experience. Over 24 months, successful candidates will develop professional skills, gain exposure to ICT operations and participate in projects that support customer and business requirements. If you have a relevant ICT qualification, meet the citizenship and age requirements and want to build your career within a major engineering organisation, consider applying for this opportunity at Kilner Park.

Transnet gives preference to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan and targets. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that Human Resources receives their applications before the closing date. Applications close on 13 November 2026.

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