Young Professional-in-Training - Logistics Management / SCM

Operating Division:Transnet Port Terminals Employee Group:Trainee Department:TA,FOLDRS & FUNC- Youth Development-YPT Location:Richards Bay Reporting To:Specialist : YDD Grade:GRAD_6 Reference:req5824

The closing date is on 11/09/2026. 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 Port Terminals is looking for dynamic and recently qualified graduates for a two-year programme (24 months programme).
This programme will provide the incumbents with relevant workplace experience through a structured learning programme and organizational support.

Position Outputs

• Delivering specific tasks within a work-stream/department
•As a Young-Professional-In-Training, your responsibilities include shadowing various staff members, participating in learning experiences, attending meetings and workshops, with exposure to other working functions within the department to gain practical experience on the following deliverables:

• Communicate with customers to ensure a clear understanding of their needs, including level of urgency as well as keep them updated on a regular basis on the progress of their requirements.
• Serve as the central contact point for supplier and end user queries and ensure that queries are addressed in a satisfactory and timeous manner.
• Provide general administrative, research and assistance.
• Execute project work tasks effectively and efficiently as an individual and collaboratively.
• Produce quality work that can be used as input to develop most appropriate project solutions for the client.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma/Degree in Logistics Management/ Supply Chain Management or related • Must be a South African citizen • Up to 1 year work related experience • Ages between 18 - 35 • Preference will be given to Persons With Disabilities

Competencies

• Good written and communication skills. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint. • Attention to details • The ability to work well within a team; problem solving and pays attention to detail.

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.