Applications Open for the Transnet Freight Rail Health and Safety Internship Programme 2026
Applications Open for the Transnet Freight Rail Health and Safety Internship Programme 2026. Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites suitable, unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for a 12-18 months internship programme, within various functional areas to be provided with both the institutionalized knowledge and on-the-job training.
About the Internship Opportunity
This exciting opportunity is aimed at all students from registered TVET Colleges and Higher Education Institutions, who have no bursary obligation, and must have completed all theoretical training at the college. with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.
Position Purpose
- To provide practical workplace experience to students or recent graduates, helping them apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting.
- This role is designed to enhance employability by offering hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to industry-specific tasks.
Position Outputs
Successful candidates will be placed for work exposure in the below areas:
- Sishen
- Saldanha
- Durban
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copy of grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
- Certified copy of qualifications/statement of results in Health & Safety
- Stamped letter from Institution requesting In-service training (where applicable)
- Stamped Confirmation letter for theory completion from Institution
- Certified copy of South African Identity Document
- Proof of residential address
- Curriculum Vitae
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.
Skills and Competencies
Candidates applying for the Internship programme should possess the following skills and competencies to succeed:
- 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 Organization/Operating Division.
How to Apply
Click HERE to apply.
NB: First Preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities (PWD).
Closing Date: 16 of June 2026
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
