Transnet SOC Ltd
Transnet is one of the country’s most established state-owned employers. As the operator of South Africa’s rail, port, and pipeline infrastructure, Transnet offers stable employment, government-backed benefits, and structured learnership and apprenticeship programmes that open doors to long-term careers in engineering and logistics.
If you’re a school leaver, fresher, or career switcher looking to break into South Africa’s logistics, freight, and engineering sectors, scroll down to find your role and province, or jump straight to the most in-demand positions below.
Most In-Demand Roles Right Now
These positions fill the fastest — apply early if any of these match you:
- ➡️ Apprenticeships & Learnerships — No experience needed · Stipend-based | ZAR 3,500 – 6,000/month
- ➡️ General Worker — Grade 10 accepted · ZAR 4,000 – 6,000/month
- ➡️ Warehouse Picker & Packer — No experience needed · ZAR 4,500 – 6,500/month
All other open roles are listed further below.
Open Positions — No Experience Required
General Worker → Apply Now
Assist with general operational duties across Transnet rail yards, ports, and logistics facilities including cleaning, stock handling, and site support.
You need: Physical fitness · Reliability · Ability to work in a team
Salary: ZAR 4,000 – 6,000/month | Grade 10 accepted | No experience needed
➡️ Apply for General Worker Jobs at Transnet
Warehouse Picker & Packer → Apply Now
Pick and pack freight and logistics orders accurately, prepare stock for dispatch, label products, load and offload deliveries, and maintain organised warehouse operations at Transnet distribution facilities.
You need: Physical stamina · Attention to detail · Ability to work at pace
Salary: ZAR 4,500 – 6,500/month | Grade 10 accepted | No experience needed
➡️ Apply for Warehouse Picker & Packer Jobs at Transnet
Labourer → Apply Now
Carry out general manual duties across Transnet operational sites including loading, offloading, clearing, and supporting daily infrastructure and logistics operations.
You need: Physical strength · Reliability · Willingness to work shifts
Salary: ZAR 3,500 – 5,500/month | Grade 10 accepted | No experience needed
➡️ Apply for Labourer Jobs at Transnet
Apprenticeships → Apply Now
Transnet’s apprenticeship programme provides structured, hands-on technical training in trades such as electrical, mechanical, boilermaking, and fitting & turning. Apprentices work alongside qualified artisans and earn a nationally recognised qualification upon completion.
You need: Grade 12 with Maths and Science · South African citizenship · Commitment to a multi-year training programme
Salary: ZAR 4,000 – 6,000/month (stipend) | Full training provided | Leads to artisan qualification
➡️ Apply for Apprenticeships at Transnet
Learnerships → Apply Now
Transnet learnerships offer school leavers and unemployed youth a funded pathway into logistics, engineering, and operations. Participants earn a stipend while gaining NQF-accredited qualifications and workplace experience within Transnet’s national network.
You need: Grade 12 (Matric) · South African citizenship · Between 18 and 35 years old
Salary: ZAR 3,500 – 5,000/month (stipend) | NQF-accredited qualification | No experience needed
➡️ Apply for Learnerships at Transnet
Find Transnet Jobs Near You
Transnet is hiring nationwide. Find your province and click your city:
📍 Gauteng — View All Gauteng Jobs →
Johannesburg → · Pretoria → · Soweto → · Ekurhuleni →
📍 KwaZulu-Natal — View All KZN Jobs →
Durban → · Pietermaritzburg → · Richards Bay →
📍 Western Cape — View All Western Cape Jobs →
Cape Town → · Paarl → · Stellenbosch →
📍 Eastern Cape — View All Eastern Cape Jobs →
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) → · East London → · Mthatha →
📍 Limpopo — View All Limpopo Jobs →
📍 Mpumalanga — View All Mpumalanga Jobs →
📍 Free State — View All Free State Jobs →
What You Can Earn at Transnet
Before exploring roles, here’s what employees earn monthly:
| Position | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Labourer | ZAR 3,500 – 5,500 |
| Apprenticeship / Learnership | ZAR 3,500 – 6,000 (stipend) |
| General Worker | ZAR 4,000 – 6,000 |
| Warehouse Picker & Packer | ZAR 4,500 – 6,500 |
All employees also receive: Medical aid contribution · Pension/provident fund · Uniform allowance · Paid training & learnerships · Overtime & shift premiums · Government-backed employment benefits.
Minimum Requirements at a Glance
| Role | Minimum Education | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Labourer | Grade 10 | None required |
| General Worker | Grade 10 | None required |
| Warehouse Picker & Packer | Grade 10 | None required |
| Learnership | Grade 12 (Matric) | None required |
| Apprenticeship | Grade 12 with Maths & Science | None required |
All applicants must have: Valid South African ID · Clear criminal record · Updated CV · Certified copy of ID and qualifications · South African citizenship for learnerships and apprenticeships.
How to Apply
Online (Recommended)
- Click any Apply Now link on this page
- Complete the online application form with your personal details
- Upload your updated CV and certified copies of your qualifications
- Submit and save your reference number for follow-up
You can also apply directly via the Transnet Careers Portal at transnet.net/careers — search by province and filter for entry-level roles and learnership opportunities.
Walk-In
Visit your nearest Transnet operational facility, rail yard, or port and ask the HR office about current vacancies and learnership intakes — you can submit your CV in person.