The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites unemployed graduates to apply for Graduate In Training Programme for 2025 / 2026.
Location: PRASA Head Office, Umjantshi House, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Graduate Traineeship / Internship
Closing Date: 19 May 2025
This is a 12-month structured programme offering workplace learning opportunities for youth who have completed tertiary qualifications but lack practical work experience.
Interns will receive practical training, mentorship, and a stipend under various departments at PRASA’s Head Office in Johannesburg.
Departmental Mission:
Provision of workplace learning exposure to graduates who need workplace experience in the respective qualification
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- South African citizen
- Completed a relevant diploma or degree
- No previous work experience required
- Must meet the minimum qualification criteria for the stream applying for
The following PRASA Internship Opportunities are open for applications:
Graduate In Training – Employee Relations
Reference: GIT/ERHR/PRASA/00
Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Ensure that disciplinary actions are fair and consistent under company policies and applicable laws.
- Focus on resolving employee disputes and grievances promptly and effectively.
- Assist in clarifying what is expected of employees and ensure that their work aligns with the overall goals of the organization.
- Draft minutes when the ER manager is advising managers on difficult people issues
Qualification:
- Diploma in Human Resource Management (specialisation in Labour Relations is an advantage)
Graduate In Training – Group Internal Audit (x6 posts)
Reference: GIT/GIA/PRASA/001
Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Provide administrative support.
- Collect and analyse data suitable to achieve audit objectives.
- Provide Minute all engagement with client management
- Provide Assist in the compilation in the Annual Plan.
- Assist in the indications of fraud and/or irregularity.
Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in;-
- Internal Audit,
- Accounting Science,
- Information Technology (with focus on Software Engineering/Software Development) or
- Forensic Investigations
Graduate In Training – Organisation Design and Change (HR) (x2 posts)
Reference: GIT/ODCHR/PRASA/002
Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Provide administrative support.
- Assist with job evaluation/grading
- Assist with the scheduling of job analysis and grading sessions, Job Profiling Committee and OD team meetings etc.
- Assist in developing change management strategies and plans
Qualifications: Degree in;-
- Industrial Psychology
- Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Graduate In Training – Information & Communications Technology (ICT) (x8 posts)
Reference: GIT/ICT/PRASA/004
Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Assisting with software development: This could involve coding, testing, debugging, and contributing to the development of applications or systems
- Documentation: Creating or updating technical documentation, user guides, and knowledge base articles.
- Incident management: Assisting in troubleshooting and resolving IT issues, including incident reporting and documentation.
- Network administration: Support with network troubleshooting, monitoring, and configuration.
- Hardware maintenance: Assisting with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer hardware.
Qualification:
- National Diploma in Information Technology
Graduate In Training – CM Analyst (HR)
Reference: GIT/CMAHR/PRASA/005
Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Talent Management: Ensuring the organization has the right people in the right roles.
- Collecting data on various metrics, such as employee satisfaction scores, turnover rates, training completion rates, or recruitment costs.
- Extracting information from SAP
- Assisting the department with AG requests.
- Assist HR personnel get the correct information for monthly reports,
Qualification:
- B Degree in HRM with Financial/Management Accounting at second level
Graduate In Training – Group Corporate Affairs (x4 posts)
Reference: GIT/GCA/PRASA/006
Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Brand Awareness: Increasing the visibility and recognition of a brand.
- Writing articles for the organisation and conducting research.
- Assisting in the graphic design for the PRASA website.
- Revenue Generation: Driving sales and increasing revenue.
- Customer Retention: Keeping existing customers engaged and loyal.
Qualifications: National Diploma or B Degree in;-
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
- Public Administration (Affairs)
- Journalism or
- Copywriter
Graduate In Training – Payroll HR
Reference: GIT/PHR/PRASA/007
Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Provide support Payroll Officers with the correction of identified errors.
- Generate remuneration statement reports and management of the distribution thereof.
- Assisting in Reconciling:
- tax deductions against SARS requirement.
- incoming and outgoing interface.
- centralized IRP5 process.
Qualifications: National Diploma or B Degree in;-
- Accounting
- Payroll Management
- SAP Professional Certificate an added advantage
Graduate In Training – Group Strategy (x2 posts)
Reference: GIT/GS/PRASA/008
Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Assist in researching industry trends, competitor analysis, market research, or internal data to support strategic decisions.
- Gathering and analyzing data to monitor progress against strategic goals and identify areas for improvement.
- Assist in developing an understanding of strategic concepts, frameworks, and their application to business problems.
- Adhere to ethical standards and demonstrate professionalism in their work.
- Contribute to achieving the organization’s strategic objectives.
Qualifications: National Diploma/B Degree in;-
- Business Management
- Economics
- Mathematical Statistics
- Data Science
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong communication and time management
- Excellent planning and coordination
- Attention to detail, integrity, and professionalism
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Employment Equity
PRASA is an equal opportunity employer and supports its Employment Equity Plan. Applicants from all designated groups are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA): Graduate In Training Programme 2025 / 2026
- Email your updated CV and certified copies of qualifications to the correct email address listed below for each stream.
- Use the correct reference number in the subject line of your email.
- Applications submitted after 19 May 2025 will not be considered.
Graduate In Training – Employee Relations
Qualification: Diploma in Human Resource Management (specialisation in Labour Relations is an advantage)
📧 Apply to: HCM.Internship@prasa.com
Reference: GIT/ERHR/PRASA/00
Graduate In Training – Group Internal Audit (x6 posts)
Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Internal Audit, Accounting Science, Information Technology (with focus on Software Engineering, Software Development), or Forensic Investigations
📧 Apply to: Audit.Internship@prasa.com
Reference: GIT/GIA/PRASA/001
Graduate In Training – Organisation Design and Change (HR) (x2 posts)
Qualification: Degree in Industrial Psychology / Degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology
📧 Apply to: HCM.Internship@prasa.com
Reference: GIT/ODCHR/PRASA/002
Graduate In Training – Information & Communications Technology (ICT) (x8 posts)
Qualification: National Diploma in Information Technology
📧 Apply to: ICT.Internship@prasa.com
Reference: GIT/ICT/PRASA/004
Graduate In Training – CM Analyst (HR)
Qualification: B Degree in HRM with Financial/Management Accounting at second level
📧 Apply to: HCM.Internship@prasa.com
Reference: GIT/CMAHR/PRASA/005
Graduate In Training – Group Corporate Affairs (x4 posts)
Qualification: National Diploma or B Degree in Graphic design/ Marketing/ Public Administration (Affairs) / Journalism or Copywrite qualifications
📧 Apply to: CAffairs.Internship@prasa.com
Reference: GIT/GCA/PRASA/006
Graduate In Training – Payroll HR
Qualification: ND or B Degree in Accounting / Payroll Management (SAP Professional Certificate an added advantage)
📧 Apply to: HCM.Internship@prasa.com
Reference: GIT/PHR/PRASA/007
Graduate In Training – Group Strategy (x2 posts)
Qualification: National Diploma/B Degree in Business Management, Economics, Mathematical Statistics, or Data Science
📧 Apply to: Strategy.Internship@prasa.com
Reference: GIT/GS/PRASA/008
If you do not hear from PRASA within three (3) months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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