Job: Graduate Internship Programme

Company : Transnet

East London

On-site

ZAR 67,000 - 89,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Transnet NPA invites graduates to join a 24-month Graduate Internship Programme designed to provide practical exposure under supervision by qualified professionals. Interns will be placed in TNPA departments at Port of East London based on academic background, career goals, and business needs.

Responsibilities include following the structured training, undergoing performance reviews, and completing duties as outlined in the development programme and assigned tasks by Transnet National Ports

Qualifications

  • Marine Department: National Diploma in Business Administration.
  • People Management Department: National Diploma/Degree in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Industrial Relations, Personnel Management, Psychology, or Industrial Psychology.
  • Finance Department: National Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Management.
  • Commercial Services Department: National Diploma in Public Relations, Journalism, Communication Science, or Media Studies.
  • Supply Chain Management Department: National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement Management.
  • Legal Department: LLB or equivalent.
  • ICT Department: National Diploma/Degree in Software Development, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • SHERQ Department: National Diploma/BTech in Environmental Health, Safety Management, Environmental Science, or Biodiversity Natural Resource Management.

Responsibilities

  • Follow a structured training programme
  • Undergo performance reviews and assessments
  • Perform all duties as outlined in the development programme and any additional tasks required by Transnet National Ports Authority

Education

National Diploma in Business Administration
National Diploma/Degree in Human Resources Management
National Diploma/Degree in Accounting Finance or Financial Management
National Diploma in Public Relations Journalism Communication Science or Media Studies
National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement Management
LLB or equivalent
National Diploma/Degree in Software Development Software Engineering or Computer Science
National Diploma/BTech in Environmental Health Safety Management Environmental Science or Biodiversity Natural Resource Management

Job description

The Graduate Internship Programme at Transnet NPA is a structured 24-month training programme designed to provide graduates with practical experience under the supervision of a professionally qualified individual. The programme aims to place graduate interns in specific departments within TNPA (Port of East London) based on their academic background, career aspirations, and business needs.

Responsibilities
  • Follow a structured training programme
  • Undergo performance reviews and assessments
  • Perform all duties as outlined in the development programme and any additional tasks required by Transnet National Ports Authority
Qualifications
  • Marine Department: National Diploma in Business Administration
  • People Management Department: National Diploma/Degree in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Industrial Relations, Personnel Management, Psychology, or Industrial Psychology
  • Finance Department: National Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Management
  • Commercial Services Department: National Diploma in Public Relations, Journalism, Communication Science, or Media Studies
  • Supply Chain Management Department: National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement Management
  • Legal Department: LLB or equivalent
  • ICT Department: National Diploma/Degree in Software Development, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
  • SHERQ Department: National Diploma/BTech in Environmental Health, Safety Management, Environmental Science, or Biodiversity Natural Resource Management
  • Aged between 18-35 years old
  • South African citizen
  • People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  • No prior work experience in the field of study
  • Preference will be given to applicants from the Eastern Cape Province
Hiring organization

Transnet

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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