Transnet is offering the Non-Technical Work Integrated Learnership Programme 2025-2026, a structured 18-month learnership for students and recent graduates. The goal is to provide hands-on workplace experience, mentoring, and practical skills in non-technical business functions such as Human Resources Management and Financial Management. Applications close on 30 September 2025, and you must meet specific requirements to qualify.
This programme is ideal if you have completed courses or diplomas and want real work exposure rather than being limited to theoretical knowledge.
Snapshot: Key Facts at a Glance
- Programme name: Transnet Non-Technical Work Integrated Learnership 2025-2026
- Duration: 18 months
- Streams: Financial Management & Human Resources Management (non-technical)
- Qualification required: Matric + TVET N6 (HR Management or Financial Management, or similar)
- Age range: 18-35 years
- Citizenship: South African citizens only
- Preference: Persons with disabilities
- Practical requirements: need transcript, matric certificate, ID, and experiential learning letter from TVET college
- Bursary obligations: you must not be bound by bursary obligations to another organization
- Application deadline: 30 September 2025
What the Learnership Provides and What You Will Do
As a Transnet Work Integrated Learning (WIL) trainee in this programme, you will be involved in a mix of learning and doing. Here is what to expect:
Tasks you will perform:
- Participate in specific projects under supervision within HR or Financial departments: assisting with payroll, ledger entries, employee data updates, financial record maintenance.
- Assist in documentation tasks, report generation, filing, tracking and reconciliation of records.
- Support in data collection and analysis: gathering information, inputting data, basic interpretative work under supervision.
- Shadow experienced professionals to learn how daily operations and decisions are made.
- Participate in workshops, internal training sessions, and mentorship programmes to build soft skills like communication, time management, teamwork.
- Serve as a liaison where needed with internal and external teams: responding to queries, clarifying information, supporting project progress communication.
These components help you see how theory is applied in real business situations in functions that are critical in any company.
Location, Work Terms and Conditions
- The learnership is expected to be based at Transnet facilities (e.g., Transnet Port Terminals, Transnet Academy or head office), check your stream’s listed location when applying.
- It is a full-time learnership: you will likely work standard business hours (e.g., 08:00-16:30 or similar), Monday to Friday.
- You will rotate through assigned departments or units so that you get exposure across multiple tasks.
- As it is non-technical, you will not be working with machinery or engineering systems, but you must comply with Transnet’s policies on confidentiality, safety, and conduct.
Qualification and Eligibility Requirements (Beginner Breakdown)
To apply, you must meet all of the following:
- Matric certificate (high school qualification). Must be certified (official stamp or seal).
- TVET N6 certificate in Human Resources Management or Financial Management, or another equivalent if clearly non-technical and relevant.
- South African citizenship (valid ID required).
- Age between 18 and 35 years, you cannot be above 35 by application deadline.
- Persons with disability are encouraged to apply and may receive preference.
- No existing bursary obligation with another company (means you’re not already committed to pay back or be tied to another entity).
- Must provide: certified matric certificate, academic record or transcript, ID, and the experiential learning letter from your TVET college (which shows you have completed required college work and any practical training or exposure).
Advantages That Make Your Application Stronger
If you have any of the following, your application will stand out:
- Good results in your TVET N6, especially in modules relevant to your stream (e.g. HR subjects or finance subjects).
- Experience from internships, part-time work or volunteer work even outside the formal field, such as assisting with administration, bookkeeping, or HR tasks.
- Strong written communication: being able to write clear emails, reports, or memos.
- Good computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Able to prepare presentations or basic spreadsheets.
- Demonstrated reliability: meeting deadlines, punctuality, good references.
What You Should Prepare: Documents Checklist
Make sure you collect all the required documents before applying:
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your matric certificate
- Certified academic record/transcript showing matric results and TVET N6 marks
- TVET college experiential learning letter confirming you completed required practical component or exposure. If no such letter, explain your college work or tasks in CV.
- Updated CV with contact details, educational qualifications, and any relevant work or volunteer experience
How to Apply Step by Step
Here’s how to submit a strong application:
- Visit the Transnet Talent Portal or official Transnet careers link for the Non-Technical Work Integrated Learnership (either Financial Management or HR Management stream).
- Make sure you select the correct stream that matches your qualification (Financial Management or HR).
- Upload all required documents in clear format (PDF recommended). Check that texts are legible.
- Write a short cover note or email summary stating your interest, your qualification, and why you believe you are suitable. (Optional but helpful)
- Submit your application before 30 September 2025.
Selection Process: What Happens After You Submit
- Document screening: to ensure you have all required paperwork and meet minimum qualification and age criteria.
- Shortlisting: where HR or learnership coordinators pick applications that best match the profile (good results, relevant experience, clean documentation).
- Interview or assessment: there might be a small test or interview to assess your communication and understanding of admin/finance tasks.
- Verification: confirm your academic transcripts, ID, and experiential letter. Any inconsistencies or missing certified documents may lead to disqualification.
What You Will Gain: Benefits and Outcomes
If selected, you get more than just experience:
- Practical experience in a large national company Transnet is known for career growth opportunities.
- Exposure to business functions like HR or finance with mentors guiding you.
- Development of skills that are in high demand: data handling, report writing, stakeholder communication.
- Use this experience to improve your CV, increasing your chance to be hired elsewhere or even inside Transnet after the learnership.
Common Mistakes to Avoid (Essential for Beginners)
- Sending documents that are not certified or hard to read.
- Not checking that your qualification matches the stream you apply for.
- Forgetting to mention your experiential learning or college practical exposure.
- Waiting until the last minute to apply; sometimes portals have high traffic or technical issues.
- Submitting vague CVs without clear descriptions of your college courses, workload, or what you did practically.
FAQ’s
Is this a paid programme
The advertisement doesn’t specify stipend amounts. Usually non-technical learnerships include some allowance. Confirm during screening or in the offer letter.
Do I need experience
No. It’s specifically for students and recent graduates – you don’t need full work history, but any relevant exposure helps.
Where will I be based
Likely at Transnet facilities in your province or designated location for your stream. Check the specific posting on Transnet’s portal.
Can persons with disability apply
Yes. The programme explicitly states preference will be given to persons with disability.
What happens after 18 months
Completion of the programme gives you experience, references, and possibly opens doors within Transnet or in similar industries. Permanent placement is not guaranteed but your profile will be stronger.