Young Professional-in-Training - Quality Management (Germiston)

Transnet Company; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet Engineering invites recent graduates to join a two-year Young Professional-in-Training programme in Quality Management at Germiston. You will gain structured workplace experience with a focus on delivering practical outcomes while shadowing experienced staff.

The programme targets graduates with a National Diploma or Degree in Quality Management, SA citizenship, and up to one year of relevant experience. It emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF 6) or Degree in Quality Management or related.
• Must be a South African Citizen.
• Up to 1 year relevant experience.
• Ages 18–35 years.
• Preference for applicants with disabilities and women.

Responsibilities

• Shadow staff, attend meetings and workshops to gain practical experience.
• Communicate with customers to understand needs and provide regular progress updates.
• Serve as central contact for supplier and end user queries and resolve promptly.
• Provide general administrative, research and assistance.
• Execute project work individually and in teams.
• Produce quality work to inform project solutions for clients.

Skills

Good written communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Quality Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Young Professional-in-Training - Quality Management (Germiston)

Operating Division: Transnet Engineering

Employee Group: Trainee

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

Location: Germiston

Reporting To: Specialist : YDD

Grade: GRAD_6

Reference: req5904

The closing date is on 25/09/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

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 Quality Management 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.