YPT at Transnet - Durban for unemployed graduates (Operations Research/ Statistical Sciences)
- Career Exibs SA
- Sep 30
- 2 min read
Young Professional-in-Training
Operating Division: | TPT POD Corporate H/O |
Employee Group: | Trainee |
Department: | Durban Terminals |
Location: | Durban |
Reporting To: | Senior Manager: Training & Development |
Grade: | GRAD_6 |
Reference: | req3393 |
The closing date is on 08/10/2025. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Transnet Port Terminals is looking for dynamic and recently qualified graduates for a two-year programme (24 months programme). This programme will provide the incumbents with relevant workplace experience through a structured learning programme and organizational support.
Position Outputs
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 to gain practical experience in the following deliverables:
• Take work briefs/instructions from Mentor and/or Specialist to structure the work required to produce specific deliverables.
• Execute project work task effectively and efficiently as an individual and collaboratively.
• Produce quality work that can be used as input to develop the most appropriate project solutions.
• Communicate with customers to ensure a clear understanding of their needs, including the level of urgency as well as keep them updated regularly on the progress of their requirements.
• Ensure that queries are addressed in a satisfactory and timeous manner.
• Provide general administrative assistance.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Ensure adherence to ethical and professional standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all tasks.
Qualifications and Experience
• Honours/Master's in Operations Research/Statistical Sciences • 0–1 year of relevant work experience. • Must be a South African citizen. • Age between 18 and 35 years.
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 pay 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.