Internship - Communication/Public Relations
Transnet - Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Closing date yi 15 ka June 2026
Regrettably, this position has been removed.
Purpose
- Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites suitable, unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for a 12-18 months internship programme, within various functional areas to be provided with both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training, to provide practical workplace experience to students or recent graduates, helping them apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting.
- This role is designed to enhance employability by offering hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to industry-specific tasks.
- This exciting opportunity is aimed at all students from registered TVET Colleges and Higher Education Institutions, who have no bursary obligation, and must have completed all theoretical training at the college.
- With no prior work experience in their respective field of study.
Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copy of grade 12 certificate or equivalent
- Certified copy of qualifications/statement of results in Communication/Public Relations
- 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
- 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.
- Must be a South African citizen.
- First Preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities (PWD).
Skills & 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.
Responsibilities
- Azichazwanga
Additional Information
- If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
- 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.
Ref No
- req4996
Centre
- Transnet Freight Rail
Duration
- 12-18 months internship programme
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