Training Programme: Non-Technical Fields


Young Professionals in Training (YPT)


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The purpose of the Young Professional-in-Training (YPT) programme is to develop individuals who have completed technical and non-technical tertiary qualifications, by providing relevant work experience, leading them to become competent professionals within Transnet. YPT is a 24-month structured programme during which individuals are assessed at regular intervals. The programme affords young professionals work exposure in disciplines such as supply chain and logistics, procurement, human resources, corporate & public affairs and finance. Intake is dependent on the needs of individual departments.

If you have a national diploma or degree in an identified discipline, and are interested in joining our YPT Programme, look out for advertising in newspapers and Transnet careers portal on www.transnet.net



Trainee Chartered Accountants Programme


Chartered Accountants Training

The purpose of the Young Professional-in-Training (YPT) programme is to develop individuals who have completed technical and non-technical tertiary qualifications, by providing relevant work experience, leading them to become competent professionals within Transnet. YPT is a 24-month structured programme during which individuals are assessed at regular intervals. The programme affords young professionals work exposure in disciplines such as supply chain and logistics, procurement, human resources, corporate & public affairs, and finance. Intake is dependent on the needs of individual departments.

The CAT programme is a three-year learnership programme for candidates who have a Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA) / B Comp (Hons) or equivalent. SAICA’s stringent requirements demand that trainees receive extensive training in Financial Management, Management Decision- making, Financial Accounting, Internal Audit and Corporate Governance, Auditing and Assurance, and Taxation


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Full-time bursary recipients who have successfully completed their degree and have been employed by Transnet, automatically qualify for the programme, and do not need to apply. The programme starts on the date of your employment, and lasts for 24 months.