YPT at Transnet - Johannesburg for unemployed graduates (Business Administration, Project Management, Marketing)
- Career Exibs SA
- Sep 30
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Young Professional-in-Training (Johannesburg)
Operating Division: Transnet Corporate Centre
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: TA,FOLDRS & FUNC- Youth Development-YPT
Location: Johannesburg
Reporting To: Specialist: Youth Development
Grade: GRAD_6
Reference: req3391
The closing date is on 06/10/2025. 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 Corporate Centre and Academy 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 within procurement 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 regularly on the progress of their requirements Serve as the central contact point for suppliers and end-user queries and ensure that queries are addressed in a satisfactory and timeous manner; .
• Provide general administrative, research and assistance.
• Take work briefs/instructions from the Mentor and/or Specialist to structure the work required to produce a specific project or deliverable
• Execute project work tasks effectively and efficiently as an individual and collaboratively.
•Produce MS Office Word and/or PowerPoint format reports that communicate deliverables clearly and logically.
• Produce quality work that can be used as input to develop the most appropriate project solutions for the client
Qualifications and Experience
• BCom Accounting or Degree in Business Administration or Project Management or Marketing.
• 0–1 year 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. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.