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Young Professional-in-Training – Johannesburg, South Africa
| Operating Division: | Transnet Freight Rail |
| Employee Group: | Trainee |
| Department: | SP-PMM-Young Professionals YPTs-JHB |
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Reporting To: | Snr Specialist: Capacity Development |
| Grade: | GRAD_8 |
| Reference: | req5021 |
The closing date is on 15/06/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites suitable, unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for a two-year graduate development programme, within various functional areas to be provided with both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training to help you build a solid work experience to increase prospects of employability. The programme is structured and mentored for twenty-four months and candidates progress is assessed after every six months to ensure that the programme meets the expectations of both the candidate and TFR.
This exciting opportunity is aimed at unemployed graduates from the Department of Higher Education & Training registered institutions i.e., Universities, Universities of Technology, Bachelors’ degree at NQF Level 8, 9 with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.
Position Outputs
Successful candidates will be placed for work exposure in the below area: •Johannesburg
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS: A fully completed Master’s/Honours degree in Ergonomics or Human Factors-CSO or Related Field/Discipline EXPERIENCE: No prior work experience is required. However, applicants will undergo a recruitment process, and successful candidates will be placed in various Depots, Departments within TFR. CITIZENSHIP: Must be a South African citizen.
Competencies
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: • Business understanding • Administrative Skills • Computer Skills • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team. • High levels of integrity and professionalism. • A customer-focused attitude towards work and problem-solving. • Excellent communication skills. • Interpersonal skills. • Effective negotiation skills. • Ability to liaise effectively with different stakeholders. • Politeness and a proactive approach to tasks. • Energetic and a self-starter. • Assertiveness in dealing with various situations. • Conflict Resolution Management • Research and Analytical skills
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.
NB: First Preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities (PWD).
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com
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Young Professional-in-Training
| Operating Division: | Transnet Freight Rail |
| Employee Group: | Trainee |
| Department: | SP-PMM-Young Professionals YPTs-JHB |
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Reporting To: | Snr Specialist: Capacity Development |
| Grade: | GRAD_7 |
| Reference: | req5017 |
The closing date is on 15/06/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites suitable, unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for a two-year graduate development programme, within various functional areas to be provided with both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training to help you build a solid work experience to increase prospects of employability. The programme is structured and mentored for twenty-four months and candidates progress is assessed after every six months to ensure that the programme meets the expectations of both the candidate and TFR.
This exciting opportunity is aimed at unemployed graduates from the Department of Higher Education & Training registered institutions i.e., Universities, Universities of Technology, Bachelors’ degree at NQF Level 8 or 7 with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.
Position Outputs
Successful candidates will be placed for work exposure in the below area: •Johannesburg
Qualifications and Experience
A fully completed bachelor’s degree in LLB or BCom in Marketing/Economics/Market Research or Related Field/Discipline. EXPERIENCE: No prior work experience is required. However, applicants will undergo a recruitment process, and successful candidates will be placed in various Depots, Departments within TFR. CITIZENSHIP: Must be a South African citizen.
Competencies
• Business understanding • Administrative Skills • Computer Skills • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team. • High levels of integrity and professionalism. • A customer-focused attitude towards work and problem-solving. • Excellent communication skills. • Interpersonal skills. • Effective negotiation skills. • Ability to liaise effectively with different stakeholders. • Politeness and a proactive approach to tasks. • Energetic and a self-starter. • Assertiveness in dealing with various situations. • Conflict Resolution Management • Research and Analytical skills
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.
NB: First Preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities (PWD).
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com
Click here to apply
Specialist: Cyber Security
| Operating Division: | Transnet Property |
| Employee Group: | Non Permanent (3 years Fixed Term Contract) |
| Department: | Prop, ICT GRC, Infrastructure & Service |
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Reporting To: | Snr Manager: IT GRC,Infrastructure & Ser |
| Grade: | F |
| Reference: | req5007 |
The closing date is on 12/06/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Providing security support through monitoring, analysis, detection and mitigation of threats against Transnet environment.
Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of existing security control measures
Identifies the vulnerabilities that may cause inappropriate or accidental access, destruction, or disclosure of information and e
stablishes security controls to eliminate or minimise exposure.
Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect the organization’s computer networks and
systems. The responsibility of the information security analyst is continually expanding as the number of cyberattacks increases.
Position Outputs
• Monitor the organization’s networks for security breaches and investigate a violation when one occurs • Analyse the installation the use software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information • Prepare reports that document security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by the breaches
• Conduct penetration testing, which is when analysts simulate attacks to look for vulnerabilities in their systems before they • can be exploited. • Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends • Develop security standards and best practices for their organization • Recommend security enhancements to management or senior ICT staff
• Create awareness with computer users when they need to install or learn about new security products and procedures • Through a continuous improvement programme, review security in existing technologies and propose improved solutions. • Work with the Information Security Architect to propose changes to the architecture. • Establish relationships with business representatives and with key external information risk, security, and governance and
• compliance bodies and evangelise the information security cause to uplift the image of information security and Transnet • Enterprise Information Management Services with both internal and external key stakeholders. • Conducts studies within and outside the organization to ensure compliance of the Transnet Information Security Framework
• with laws, regulations standards and currency with industry security norms. • Develop and maintain a project security risk template to quickly assess the need for security resources on all new/existing projects within Transnet. • Facilitate the rollout of the project security template to all projects in the group. • Provide a security consulting service on all Transnet projects, EIMS, Information Security Architecture and OD IMS.
• Provide a detailed security design and facilitate the implementation thereof for all projects within the group based on a risk • assessment in accordance with the security template. • Development / updating of Information Security related policies and standards for existing or new complex technologies • deployed within the enterprise.
• Provide input into the development and maintenance of the strategies, policies and standards for Information Security, • Business Continuance and IT Risk & Compliance. • Have continuous understanding of the Transnet information security landscape and perform investigations into solutions • (people, process, technology) to mitigate real threats.
• Work with the EIMS Risk function to ensure Information Security Risks are adequately captured, controls identified and • ongoing mitigation actions are implemented. • Perform pre and post implementation security review of key technology implementations.
• Investigate and in conjunction with the Security Architect drive the use of innovative security technology that balances ease of access to information with requirements for security thereof in order to drive and support the Market Demand Strategy.
Qualifications and Experience
Relevant Qualification / National Diploma ICT/Computer Science/Information Technology (NQF 6/7) Advantageous: Transnet leadership Development Programme, Min 5 years’ relevant experience in a large enterprise, preferably with 1 yr supervisory or specialist experience, including, but not limited to, risk management, IT audit, information security, application development, operations, project management, operations. CISA, CISM or CISSP, ISO 27001, SSCP (systems security certified practitioner), ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP (CISSP Concentrations), CCSA, CHFI (or other equivalent) – computer hacking forensics investigations certified will be advantageous.
Competencies
Strategy & Sustainability: Innovation • Strategy Implementation • Strategy Communication • Tactical Execution Business Performance & Delivery: Planning & Execution • Customer focus • Problem Solving • Driving Performance • Digital proficiency • Business Forecasting • Business Acumen • Managing Risk • Data Management • Business Branding Personal Mastery Stress Management • Self-awareness • Learning Orientation • Resilience • Grit • Personal Brand • Self Discipline • Accountability • Time Management • Positive thinking • Goal Setting Managing Relationships Impact & Influence • Collaboration • Building Partnerships • Communication and Engagement • Embracing Diversity • Networking • Managing Conflict Inspirational Leadership Managing Talent • Shaping Culture • Team Inspiration • Building Effective Teams • Managing Change • Ethical Leadership • Leadership Presence • Living the Transnet Values Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): Governance, risk and Compliance (GRC) Strategy • Performance Culture Review • Governance Structure and resourcing Standards • Integrity and ethical conduct • Safety Practices • Risk Management • GRC Assessment • GRC Performance Strategies • Monitoring and reporting
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.
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com
Click here to apply
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