Transnet learnerships
Transnet SOC Ltd is South Africa’s state-owned freight transport and logistics company and is the custodian of the country’s rail, ports, and pipeline networks. Transnet is uniquely positioned to provide integrated, seamless transport solutions for its customers in the bulk and manufacturing sectors drive to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the South African economy.
Transnet divided its business into two key operational areas that learners wish to be part of as follows: ·
- Port infrastructure, including all planning, development, and maintenance ·
- Maritime operations, including pilotage, towage, vessel berthing services, dredging, and lighthouse and navigation systems.
Which consists of Six core Operating Divisions:
- Transnet Freight Rail (TFR)
- Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)
- Transnet Port Terminals (TPT)
- Transnet Engineering (TE)
- Transnet Pipelines (TPL)
- Transnet Property (TP)
Transnet learnerships
As part of our human capital development strategy, offering Work Integrated Learning Opportunities to P1–P2 students. This aligns to address Transnet’s skills needs in support of Transnet’s overall strategy. Transnet learnership commits to nurturing talent, transferring skills, expanding business, and playing a central role in helping to create jobs for the betterment of all South Africans. Both women and men who are interested have a part to play and would like to assure themselves of an outstanding career opportunity.
Currently, the main focus of the Transnet Learnerships that they offer based on their industrial need is;
- Operator Learnerships
Lifting Equipment As a Lifting Equipment Operator, you will be focusing on supporting port and terminal operations.
- Skipper Port Operations Learnerships
As a Skipper Port Operator, you’ll be in charge of vessels of over 25 tons, but less than 200 tons, in a port operations area.
- Marine Motorman Grade II Learnerships
As a Marine Motorman, you will undertake maintenance, repairs, and servicing of engines and auxiliaries on board a vessel in a port operations area, under the supervision of the Chief Engineer.
Transnet Learnerships Requirements
Since Transnet learnership involves different learning the learner will be able to perform skipper operation, lifting equipment, and Marine Motorman Grade II therefore the learner needed to have the following qualification
- No contractual obligation towards other companies.
- South African Citizenship
- Only Grade 12 (matric) ·
- A Code 8/EB driver’s license is valid for at least three years ·
- Computer literacy ·
- To be physically fit and healthy ·
- To be prepared to work shifts in adverse weather conditions ·
- To be functionally literate and ·
- To pass a pre-entry examination and a medical examination, which will include an assessment of hand-eye coordination,
- Depth perception, and the ability to work at heights.
To enroll for this Marine Motorman course you will need:
- Grade 12 (matric) with mathematics and physical science ·
- To pass a pre-entry examination and a medical examination and ·
- To be physically fit and healthy.
Transnet learnership 2025/2026 online application
To apply for Transnet learnerships follow updated advertisements in your local or national newspapers and Transnet career’s site You will then need to submit the following documents to the relevant Human Resources manager: An application Matric, Certificate Curriculum Vitae (CV), or Any supporting documentation i.e driver’s license
Transnet Learnerships Closing Dates
Transnet Learnerships recruitment starts in October – each year, and you should apply when you see an advertisement
Transnet Learnerships contact details
For more information on the Maritime School of Excellence and an exciting full-time maritime career, email inquiries to MSOE@transnet.net Tel: (031) 361 2397.
