ARE you a South African unemployed graduate seeking for an entry into the corporate world? Transnet is recruiting for the Young Professional-in-Training Programme.
Location: Johannesburg
| Employee Group: | Trainee |
| Department: | FI, Governance, Risk & Controls , GRP |
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Reporting To: | Internal Controls Assessment Champion |
Note that the closing date has not been provided, but this opporutnity was opened by Transnet on 26 March 2024.
About Transnet
Transnet SOC Ltd is a large South African rail, port and pipeline company, headquartered in the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg.
Transnet was formed as a limited company on 1 April 1990. A majority of the company’s stock is owned by the Department of Public Enterprises, or DPE, of the South African government.
While Transnet proudly operates and controls South Africa’s major transport infrastructure networks, it is expanding its operations globally, driven by its vision to become Africa’s world champion in transport and logistics solutions.
Careers at Transnet
Transnet is a leading world-class employer, boasting a highly motivated workforce in excess of 55,000 employees.
The Transnet workplace offers outstanding opportunities aimed towards attracting results driven individuals who are suitably qualified and who can aspire to even greater heights in our company.
Transnet offers great career prospectsa, with abundant opportunities for personal growth and professional development along the way. This comes together with competitive remuneration and benefits.
About the Transnet Young Professional-in-Training Programme
The purpose of this Young Professional-in-Training Programme is to provide support to the Internal Controls Assessment Champion in managing and improving the internal control environment within TCC; with specific emphasis on co-ordination of execution of internal audit plan, monitoring of financial and business critical controls, continuous control monitoring and control self-assessments.
Trainees will possess an auditing or accounting educational background. Duties will include:
- Assisting in liaising with Transnet Internal Audit (TIA) to provide input and co-ordinate the execution of the Annual Internal Audit Plan.
- Assisting in managing the relationship with TIA.
- Participating in assessing the adequacy of internal controls and ensuring that management adequately addresses internal control weaknesses highlighted through internal audit reports.
The trainees will also:
- Prepare and submit monthly reports on assigned tasks and projects.
- Prepare minutes for the monthly Internal Control Steering Committee meeting.
Qualifications and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting/auditing/ internal audit. Standard Job Requirements
- Driver’s license code 08
- Travel as required and approved
Skills and Competencies
The following knowledge is required:
- • Understands audit and assurances practices
- • Understands risks and design of controls to mitigate risks
- • King IV and corporate governance principles.
- • Knowledge of finance and accounting systems and practices.
The following competencies/ skills are required:
- • Must have above average computer skills
- • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
- • Must have good administration and organisation skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks
- • Ability to conduct research
- • Ability to perform within an integrated team environment
- • Good interpersonal skills
- • Professional attitude and a willingness to learn
- • Good time management
How to Apply
Please CLICK HERE to view more and apply for this exciting opportunity.
Note that 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.
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