Young Professional-in-Training - ICT (Kilner Park)

Transnet SOC Limited; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet Engineering invites graduates to join a two-year Young Professional-in-Training ICT programme at Kilner Park. The role focuses on structured learning, customer communication, and exposure to multiple functions within the department to build practical experience.

Selected candidates will shadow staff, attend learning experiences and workshops, and progress through assigned deliverables while gaining real-world workplace experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF 6) or degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Science.
• South African citizen.
• Up to 1 year relevant experience.
• Ages 18–35; preference for disabilities and women in line with Transnet EE objectives.

Responsibilities

• Shadow staff and participate in learning experiences.
• Attend meetings and workshops to gain practical exposure.
• Interact with customers to understand needs and keep them updated on progress.
• Serve as central contact for supplier and end-user queries and ensure timely responses.
• Provide general administrative, research and assistance.
• Execute project work effectively, individually and in teams.
• Produce quality work to inform client solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

National Diploma / Degree in IT/Info Systems/CS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Young Professional-in-Training - ICT (Kilner Park)

The closing date is on 13/11/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Operating Division: Transnet Engineering

Employee Group: Trainee

Department: TA,FOLDRS & FUNC- Youth Development-YPT

Location: Kilner Park

Reporting To: Specialist : YDD

Grade: GRAD_6

Reference: req5906

Position Purpose

TransnetEngineering is looking for dynamic and recently qualified graduates for atwo-year programme (24 months programme). This programme will provide the incumbents with relevant workplaceexperience through a structured learning programme and organizationalsupport.

Position Outputs

Delivering specific tasks within a work-stream/department As a Young-Professional-In-Training, your responsibilities include shadowing various staff members, participating in learning experiences, attending meetings and workshops, with exposure to other working functions within the department to gain practical experience on the following deliverables:- Communicate with customers to ensure a clear understanding of their needs, including level of urgency as well as keep them updated on a regular basis on the progress of their requirements.- Serve as the central contact point for supplier and end user queries and ensure that queries are addressed in a satisfactory and timeous manner.- Provide general administrative, research and assistance.- Execute project work effectively and efficiently as an individual and collaboratively.- Produce quality work that can be used as input to develop most appropriate project solutions for the client.

Qualifications and Experience

National Diploma (NQF 6) / Degree in Information Technology / Information Systems. / Computer Science or related. Must be a South African Citizen. Up to 1 Year relevant experience. Ages between 18 - 35 years. Preference will be given to applicants living with disabilities and Women in line with Transnet Employment Equity objectives.

Competencies

Good written and communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office:Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint. The ability to work well within a team; problem solving and pays attention to detail.

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.