Triton Express Learner – Freight Handler Learnership 2026

Alex Reporter; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Learnership program

Job summary

Triton Academy provides learnership programmes in several South African locations. The Freight Handler Learnership is an 18-month full-time programme designed to develop skills in freight handling, warehouse operations and transport activities, combining classroom learning with practical workplace exposure.

Learners receive mentorship and preparation for the assessment, with a stipend during the programme. This opportunity is open as a talent pool for future learnership intakes in Port Elizabeth.

Qualifications

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must have a clear criminal record
• Must be between 23 and 35 years old
• Must have Matric/Grade 12, TVET N3 or NQF Level 3
• Must have a minimum 40% pass in English
• Must have a minimum 40% pass in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
• Must not have a bursary obligation with another company
• Must not currently be employed
• Must not currently be studying
• Must be medically fit
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
• Must be numerically literate
• Must be able to work shifts
• Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays
• Must have own reliable transport
• Applicants should preferably live within a 20–25 kilometre radius of the company

Responsibilities

• Loading and off-loading goods from vehicles
• Preparing vehicles for trips
• Receiving and dispatching freight
• Delivering and collecting goods and stock
• Picking and packing stock accurately
• Receiving incoming stock
• Stacking goods correctly
• Securing goods for safe transportation
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Performing transport-related and other ancillary duties

Job description

Triton Express, through Triton Academy, is inviting applications from unemployed South African youth who are interested in gaining practical experience and recognised training in the logistics and freight-handling industry.

Vocational & Continuing Education

The opportunity is for the Occupational Certificate: Freight Handler Learnership, an 18-month full-time programme combining theoretical training, practical learning and workplace experience.

Triton Academy is a QCTO and TETA-accredited Skills Development Provider offering learnership programmes designed to develop industry-specific and job-related skills. The training is intended to equip learners with knowledge and practical competencies relevant to freight handling, warehouse operations and transport activities.

The opportunity advertised in Port Elizabeth is part of a talent pool for future learnership intakes. This means that it is not an immediate permanent employment position. Applicants who meet the requirements may be considered for suitable future learnership opportunities.

• Programme: Occupational Certificate: Freight Handler
• Job Reference Number: Learner 003
• Department: Logistics
• Job Type: Contract
• Positions Available: 1
• Salary: Market related

About the Triton Academy Learnership

Triton Academy provides structured skills development programmes for both employees and unemployed learners. The programmes focus on developing practical and theoretical skills that can be applied within the logistics and transport environment.

Shipping & Logistics

The Freight Handler Learnership provides learners with an opportunity to develop skills related to the movement, handling, receiving, storage and dispatch of goods.

The 18-month programme includes three important components:

• Theoretical training aligned with the QCTO curriculum
• Workplace-based learning and experience

Learners will also receive mentorship and preparation for the assessment requirements associated with the occupational qualification.

Triton Academy provides learnership programmes in several South African locations, including Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Polokwane. Assistance may also be provided to customers in other locations where possible.

Important Notice About the Talent Pool

Applicants should take note that this advertisement is for a talent pool for future learnership opportunities.

It is not an announcement of an immediate permanent position. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements can be considered for future programme intakes when opportunities become available.

Education

Selection and participation are subject to the relevant programme requirements and available opportunities.

Learners will receive training and practical workplace exposure in various freight-handling and logistics activities.

Key performance areas may include:

• Loading and off-loading goods from vehicles
• Preparing vehicles for trips
• Receiving and dispatching freight
• Delivering and collecting goods and stock
• Picking and packing stock accurately
• Receiving incoming stock
• Stacking goods correctly
• Securing goods for safe transportation
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Performing transport-related and other ancillary duties

Accuracy and attention to detail are important in freight-handling environments. Learners may work with stock quantities, delivery documentation, dispatch records and other information that needs to be handled correctly.

Warehousing

Safety is another important part of the programme. Goods need to be handled, stacked and secured appropriately to reduce the risk of damage and support safe transportation.

Learning and Development

The learnership is designed to provide a combination of classroom-based knowledge and practical workplace experience.

Theoretical Training

The theoretical component follows the relevant QCTO curriculum and provides learners with knowledge related to freight-handling operations.

Jobs

Practical Training

Learners will develop practical skills through structured activities associated with warehouse, freight and transport operations.

Workplace Experience

The workplace component provides exposure to real operational environments. Learners can gain experience with workplace procedures, freight documentation, stock handling, housekeeping, safety requirements and other logistics activities.

Shipping & Logistics

Assessment Preparation

The programme includes preparation for assessment and the final external examination associated with the occupational qualification.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must have a clear criminal record
• Must be between 23 and 35 years old
• Must have Matric/Grade 12, TVET N3 or NQF Level 3
• Must have a minimum 40% pass in English
• Must have a minimum 40% pass in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
• Must not have a bursary obligation with another company
• Must not currently be employed
• Must not currently be studying
• Must be medically fitMust be able to read, write and communicate in English
• Must be numerically literate
• Must be able to work shifts
• Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays
• Must have own reliable transport

Applicants should preferably live within a 20–25 kilometre radius of the company.

Additional Advantages

Some skills and experience are not listed as compulsory requirements but may be advantageous.

• Familiarity with stock-handling activities
• Experience working with documentation

Previous experience is therefore beneficial, but applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements should still consider applying.

Documents Required

Applicants should prepare the required documents before applying.

Education

The required documentation includes:

• Certified Matric certificate and/or full academic record
• Copy of South African ID
• Proof of relevant educational qualifications
• Any additional documents requested during the application process

Applicants should make sure that all documents are clear and legible. Information provided on the application should also correspond with the supporting documents.

Learners will receive a stipend of R4,500 per month during the programme, subject to the applicable learnership conditions.

The stipend is a learnership allowance and should not be viewed as a permanent employment salary.

Working Conditions

Freight-handling work can involve physical activities and operational environments. Applicants should therefore be medically fit and comfortable performing practical duties.

Learners must also be prepared to work according to operational requirements, which may include:

Warehousing

• Public holiday work
• Warehouse activities
• Loading and off-loading activities
• Standing and moving around operational areas
• Handling and organising goods

Reliable transport is specifically required, making transport arrangements an important consideration before applying.

Career Opportunities in Logistics

The logistics industry supports the movement of goods between suppliers, warehouses, businesses and customers. Freight handlers play an important role in ensuring that goods are received, processed, stored, prepared and dispatched correctly.

Training in freight handling can provide exposure to several areas of logistics, including:

• Warehouse operations
• Stock control
• Dispatch operations
• Receiving procedures
• Transport preparation
• Workplace safety

The workplace experience gained during a learnership can also help learners develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, accuracy, time management, responsibility and adherence to workplace procedures.

Shipping & Logistics

Who Can Apply?

The opportunity is aimed at unemployed South African youth between the ages of 23 and 35 who meet the specified educational and programme requirements.

Applicants should consider the opportunity if they:

• Have Matric, TVET N3 or NQF Level 3
• Meet the English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy requirements
• Are currently unemployed
• Are not studying
• Do not have a bursary obligation with another company
• Have reliable transport
• Are medically fit
• Can work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Are interested in logistics, freight handling or warehouse operations

Applicants with previous logistics or warehouse experience may have an additional advantage, although such experience is listed as advantageous rather than compulsory.

Final Application Information

Candidates should carefully review the eligibility requirements before submitting an application. Particular attention should be given to the age requirement, educational qualifications, unemployment status, citizenship, transport requirements and ability to work shifts.

Education

The opportunity is a future learnership talent pool, meaning that application does not guarantee immediate selection or placement.

Applicants who meet the minimum programme requirements are encouraged to apply for consideration for future learnership opportunities.

The programme provides an opportunity to gain structured training, practical workplace exposure and an occupational qualification in freight handling. For unemployed individuals interested in building experience in the logistics sector, the learnership offers a structured pathway into freight-handling and related operational environments.