Transnet Freight Rail Internships 2026

Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites South African unemployed graduates and TVET students to apply for the Internship Programme 2026.

Internship Application Closing Date: Not specified

Internship Location: South Africa

Transnet Freight Rail Internship Programme 2026

Transnet Freight Rail is inviting suitable unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18 and 35 to apply for its 12 to 18 months Internship Programme.

The programme is designed to provide practical workplace experience to students and recent graduates, helping them apply their academic knowledge in a real work environment.

Successful candidates will receive on-the-job training, mentorship and exposure to industry-specific tasks across various functional areas within Transnet Freight Rail.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is aimed at students from Universities and TVET Colleges who have completed all theoretical training and need workplace experience.

Applicants must have no bursary obligation and must have no prior work experience in their respective field of study.

Available Internship Opportunities

The following internship opportunities are open for applications:

Young Professional-in-Training: req5022

Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:

Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Psychology, Social Work or a related field.

Young Professional-in-Training: req5021

Applicants must have a Master’s or Honours degree in one of the following fields:

Ergonomics, Human Factors-CSO or a related field.

Young Professional-in-Training: req5020

Applicants must have a BA or BSc degree in one of the following fields:

Environmental Management Science, Environmental Management, Environmental, Social and Governance or a related field.

Young Professional-in-Training: req5019

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:

Data Science, Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Computer Systems Engineering or a related field.

Young Professional-in-Training: req5018

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:

LLB, Marketing, Economics, Market Research or a related field.

Internship: Health and Safety

Applicants must have qualifications or statement of results in Health and Safety.

Internship: Psychology / Social Work / Health Related

Applicants must have qualifications or statement of results in Psychology, Social Work or a Health-related qualification.

Internship: Industrial Engineering

Applicants must have qualifications or statement of results in Industrial Engineering.

Internship: Transport and Logistics

Applicants must have qualifications or statement of results in Transport and Logistics.

Internship: Human Resources

Applicants must have qualifications or statement of results in Human Resources or a related field.

Internship: Information System

Applicants must have qualifications or statement of results in Information System.

Internship: Finance

Applicants must have qualifications or statement of results in Finance.

Internship: Office Management or Office Administration

Applicants must have qualifications or statement of results in Office Management or Office Administration.

Internship: Communication / Public Relations

Applicants must have qualifications or statement of results in Communication or Public Relations.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be South African citizens.

Applicants must be unemployed and between the ages of 18 and 35.

Applicants must have completed their theoretical training at a university or TVET college.

Applicants must have no prior work experience in the field of study they are applying for.

Applicants must not have any bursary obligation.

Programme Duration

The internship programme will run for a period of 12 to 18 months, depending on the opportunity and functional area.

How to apply

Required Documents:

• Certified copy of Qualifications or Statement of results
• Certified copy of South African Identity Document
• Proof of residential address

Student looking for In-service training must also submit  the following:

• Stamped letter from Institution requesting In-service training (where applicable)
• Stamped Confirmation letter for theory completion from Institution

NB. Use the links given below to Apply

Young Professional-in-Training – req5022

Apply Online for the Young Professional-in-Training – req5022

Young Professional-in-Training – req5021

Apply Online for the Young Professional-in-Training – req5021

Young Professional-in-Training – req5020

Apply Online for the Young Professional-in-Training – req5020

Young Professional-in-Training – req5019

Apply Online for the Young Professional-in-Training – req5019

Young Professional-in-Training – req5018

Durban: Apply Online for the Young Professional-in-Training – req5018

Johannesburg: Apply Online for the Young Professional-in-Training – req5018

Internship – Health & Safety

Apply Online for the Internship – Health & Safety

Internship – Psychology/Social Work/Health Related

Apply Online for the Internship – Psychology/Social Work/Health Related

Internship – Industrial Engineering

Apply Online for the Internship – Industrial Engineering

Internship – Transport and Logistics

Apply Online for the Internship – Transport and Logistics

Internship – Human Resources

Apply Online for the Internship – Human Resources

Internship – Information System

Apply Online for the Internship – Information System

Internship – Finance

Apply Online for the Internship – Finance

Internship – Office Management or Office Administration

Apply Online for the Internship – Office Management or Office Administration

Internship – Communication / Public Relations

Apply Online for the Internship – Communication / Public Relations

Final Thoughts

The Transnet Freight Rail Internship Programme 2026 is a valuable opportunity for unemployed graduates and TVET students who want to gain practical workplace experience in the transport, logistics, engineering, finance, HR, IT and public relations fields.

Applicants who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.