Young Professional-in-Training





Operating Division:Transnet Freight Rail


Employee Group:Trainee


Department:SP-PMM-Young Professionals YPTs-JHB


Location:Johannesburg


Reporting To:Snr Specialist: Capacity Development


Grade:GRAD_8


Reference:req5021











The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.



Position Purpose
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) 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 TFR.This exciting opportunity is aimed at unemployed graduates from the Department of Higher Education & Training registered institutions i.e., Universities, Universities of Technology, Bachelors’ degree at NQF Level 8, 9 with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.



Position Outputs
Successful candidates will be placed for work exposure in the below area:
•Johannesburg



Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS: A fully completed Master’s/Honours degree in Ergonomics or Human Factors-CSO or Related Field/Discipline
EXPERIENCE: No prior work experience is required. However, applicants will undergo a recruitment process, and successful candidates will be placed in various Depots, Departments within TFR.
CITIZENSHIP: Must be a South African citizen.





Competencies
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
• 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




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.NB: First Preference will be given to Persons with
Disabilities (PWD).Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com