Young Professional-in-Training

Transnet SOC Ltd; Beaufort West; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet Freight Rail invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for a two-year graduate development programme across various functional areas, offering institutional knowledge and on-the-job training to boost employability.

The programme is structured and mentored for twenty-four months with six-monthly progress assessments; successful candidates will be placed for work exposure in Beaufort West, contributing to the organisation's skills development goals.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have completed National Diploma or Bachelor's in HRM or related field (Industrial Psychology/Psychology/Social Work).
• No prior work experience required; recruitment and selection process applies.

Responsibilities

• Be placed for work exposure in Beaufort West.
• Programme includes structured two-year development with six-monthly progress assessments.

Skills

Business understanding

Administrative skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Integrity

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder liaison

Proactive/self-starter

Conflict resolution

Research & analytical skills

Education

National Diploma / Bachelor's in HRM or related

Job description

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 6 or 7 or 8 with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.

Position Outputs: Successful candidates will be placed for work exposure in Beaufort West.

Qualifications And ExperienceQUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a fully completed National Diploma or bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, or Industrial Psychology/Psychology/Social Work or Related Field/Discipline.

Experience

No prior work experience is required. However, applicants will be required to undergo a recruitment and selection process. Successful candidates will place within relevant the department of Transnet Freight Rail (TFR).

Citizenship

Must be a South African citizen.

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.