Transnet Freight Rail Health & Safety Internship Programme 2026

Job Description

Transnet Freight Rail Invites Applications for Health & Safety Internship Programme

Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) is inviting unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18 and 35 to apply for its Health & Safety Internship Programme. This internship offers successful candidates an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience through structured on-the-job training and mentorship within one of South Africa’s leading freight rail organizations.

The programme is designed to enhance employability by providing graduates with valuable industry exposure, hands-on experience, and professional development opportunities in the field of Health and Safety.

Internship Details

Position: Internship – Health & Safety
Reference Number: req5004
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Trainee
Location: Kilner Park, South Africa
Duration: 12 – 18 Months Internship Programme

Position Purpose

The internship programme aims to provide practical workplace experience to students and recent graduates who have completed their theoretical studies. Participants will receive both institutional knowledge and practical exposure to workplace operations, helping them bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.

Successful candidates will be placed in various operational environments and departments within Transnet Freight Rail.

Work Exposure Areas

Successful candidates may be placed in the following locations:

• Sishen
• Saldanha
• Durban

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens
• Be between the ages of 18 and 35
• Have completed theoretical training at a registered TVET College or Higher Education Institution
• Have no bursary obligations
• Have no prior work experience in their field of study
• Hold a qualification or statement of results in Health & Safety

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Certified copy of Health & Safety qualification or statement of results
• Stamped letter from institution requesting in-service training (where applicable)
• Stamped confirmation letter for theory completion from institution
• Certified copy of South African Identity Document
• Proof of residential address

Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Business understanding
• Administrative skills
• Computer literacy
• Teamwork and collaboration
• High levels of integrity and professionalism
• Customer-focused approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Stakeholder engagement abilities
• Proactive attitude
• Self-motivation and energy
• Assertiveness
• Conflict resolution skills
• Research and analytical skills

Employment Equity

Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and targets of the organisation.

First preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities (PWD).