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2026 Refresh: This guide has been updated for 2026 with stronger structure, South African context, improved internal links, and current source references. Last reviewed: 3 March 2026
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Transnet, a logistics infrastructure company that provides a national port, rail, and pipeline system, is searching for a young professional admin support candidate to join the Transnet Foundation team. Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each South African. It manages:
- More than 50,000 employees
- Almost 2,000 locomotives
- More than 64,000 wagons
- More than 34,000 kilometres of railway
- More than 8 commercial ports
- Over R29 billion property portfolio.
Transnet is also responsible for making sure that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards and that they form an integral part of the overall economy. The company is not only vital to South Africa’s development, but it also combines forces with other businesses to expand transport operations across Africa and beyond. By doing so, Transnet assists in creating valuable business opportunities that extend far beyond the shorelines and borders of the country.
Transnet is looking for a young professional to support its operations as admin support. To see if you qualify and how to apply, read to the end of this article.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements for the Young Professional Admin Support
A candidate for the Young Professional Admin Support must meet the following criteria:
- Degree or National Diploma in Social Science or equivalent.
Standard Job Requirements
- Driver’s licence code 08.
- Travel as required and approved.
Competencies for the Young Professional Admin Support
The following skillsets are necessary for the role:
- Computer Literacy.
- Communication/Networking.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Conflict Management.
- Report writing.
- Negotiation.
- Project Management.
- Decision Making.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Duties and Responsibilities for the Young Professional Admin Support
The young professional admin support will be expected to do the following:
- Compile minutes for all meetings (internal and external); table minutes at relevant meetings and ensure the minutes are signed post meetings; record/file all minutes.
- Follow up on action items resolved during meetings to ensure that actions are completed before the next meeting is held.
- Respond to basic queries and requests for information from the Foundation; all such requests will be referred to the position.
- Prepare the following reports in consultation with each Portfolio. EXCO monthly report; DPE quarterly report; Sustainability quarterly report and any other report required.
- Represent the Foundation at all Regional Stakeholder Forums. Gather relevant information from the portfolios, table the report at the Forum, and submit it to the Head of the Foundation for approval.
- Responsible for creating PowerPoint slides and preparing high-visual impact presentations using information provided by portfolios.
- Keep an up-to-date library of event and activity photographs for each Portfolio and supply the photographs as and when needed.
- Provide, implement, and maintain secure e-filing systems for critical Portfolio information.
- Inventory and asset control for all Portfolios.
- Determine current trends in efficient office administration and provide a review to management to act on.
How to Apply to be a Young Professional Admin Support
To apply for this role, click here.
Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement. Also, if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of applications, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Any questions regarding the application or recruitment process should be sent in writing to:
The closing date for applications is 27 September 2026.
Eskom Pension and Provident Fund Internship 2026.
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