Transnet Careers: Multiple Vacancies Now Open Across Finance, Engineering & Youth Development

Transnet is hiring across finance, engineering, and youth development. Openings include Head: Financial Planning & Regulation (Parktown), Engineering Technician: Telecoms Radio (Sentrarand), WIL Trainee Programmes (Durban & Johannesburg), and Mechanical/Electronics Engineering Internships (Kilner Park & Braamfontein). South African citizens aged 18–35 encouraged to apply. Closing dates: 5–11 August 2026.


Head: Financial Planning & Regulation — Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (Parktown)

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is seeking a Head: Financial Planning & Regulation to lead financial stewardship across budgeting, investment management, regulatory tariffs, revenue assurance, and strategic financial modelling. This senior role provides CFO-level support, ensuring TRIM’s financial planning aligns with the National Rail Policy, PFMA, and applicable regulatory frameworks.

Key requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CA(SA), CIMA, or CFA strongly preferred
  • 10–12 years’ senior finance experience, including 5+ years at senior management level
  • Strong background in financial modelling, DCF/NPV/IRR evaluation, tariff/pricing models, and revenue assurance
  • Rail, transport infrastructure, or regulated industry experience advantageous

Location: Parktown | Deadline: 7 August 2026

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Engineering Technician: Telecoms (Radio) — Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (Sentrarand)

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is seeking an Engineering Technician: Telecoms (Radio) to maintain, install, and repair radio telecommunications equipment including microwave, trunked radio, base station, and marine navigational systems. The role includes leading a Radio Telecommunications team.

Key requirements:

  • T3/S4/National Diploma (Electrical Light Current)
  • Registered as an Engineering Technician with ECSA
  • 5 years’ experience in Telecommunication Radio
  • Valid Code EB driver’s licence, C-Green certificate, First Aid Level 2, Fall Protection & Fall Arrest

Location: Sentrarand | Deadline: 5 August 2026

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Work Integrated Non-Technical Learner (University of Technology) — Transnet Corporate Centre (Durban)

Transnet’s Youth Development Department invites applications for a 12-month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Trainee Programme in Durban, aimed at university of technology students who have completed all theoretical coursework in Information Technology. Trainees gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to industry-specific tasks.

Key requirements:

  • Matric certificate; completed theoretical IT coursework at a University of Technology
  • South African citizen, aged 18–35
  • No bursary obligation with another company
  • In-service training letter from institution required

Location: Durban | Deadline: 11 August 2026

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Work Integrated Non-Technical Learner (TVET) — Transnet Corporate Centre (Johannesburg & Durban)

Transnet’s Youth Development Department invites applications for an 18-month WIL Trainee Programme for TVET students who have completed N4–N6 in Human Resource Management, Marketing, Financial Management, or Office Management. The programme offers practical workplace experience and mentorship.

Key requirements:

  • Matric certificate; completed N4–N6 theory in relevant field
  • South African citizen, aged 18–35
  • No bursary obligation with another company
  • In-service training letter from institution required

Location: Johannesburg & Durban | Deadline: 11 August 2026

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Work Integrated Learner: Technical (University of Technology) — Transnet Corporate Centre (Johannesburg & Durban)

Transnet’s Youth Development Department invites applications for a 12-month WIL Trainee Programme for university of technology students who have completed S4–S5 theoretical coursework in Electrical Heavy Current, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.

Key requirements:

  • Matric certificate; completed relevant S4–S5 theory
  • South African citizen, aged 18–35
  • No bursary obligation with another company
  • In-service training letter from institution required

Location: Johannesburg & Durban | Deadline: 11 August 2026

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Internship: Mechanical Engineering — Transnet Freight Rail (Kilner Park)

Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites unemployed South African graduates aged 18–35 to apply for an 18-month internship programme in Mechanical Engineering, offering institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training for TVET College graduates with no prior work experience.

Key requirements:

  • Certified Grade 12 certificate and Mechanical Engineering qualification/statement of results
  • Stamped institution letters confirming theory completion and requesting in-service training
  • South African citizen
  • No prior work experience required

Location: Kilner Park | Deadline: 7 August 2026

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Internship: Electronics Engineering — Transnet Freight Rail (Braamfontein)

Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites unemployed South African graduates aged 18–35 to apply for an 18-month internship programme in Electronics Engineering, offering institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training for TVET College graduates with no prior work experience.

Key requirements:

  • Certified Grade 12 certificate and Electronics Engineering qualification/statement of results
  • Stamped institution letters confirming theory completion and requesting in-service training
  • South African citizen
  • No prior work experience required

Location: Braamfontein | Deadline: 7 August 2026

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