Company: Triton Express | Location: Johannesburg, South Africa | Remuneration: Stipend provided during the learnership | Closing Date: Not specified
Triton Academy, through Triton Express, is offering exciting Freight Handling Learnerships 2025 / 2026 for unemployed South African youth. This 12-month programme combines structured classroom learning with hands-on workplace training, equipping participants with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue careers in logistics, freight handling, and transport.
What is the Triton Express Freight Handling Learnership?
The National Certificate: Freight Handling Learnership is designed to give learners both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in logistics. Participants will gain competencies in handling freight, managing warehouse processes, and ensuring the smooth flow of goods within the transport sector.
By the end of the programme, learners will be equipped with industry-relevant skills, mentorship, and a nationally recognised qualification.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be South African citizens
- Hold a Grade 12, TVET N3, or NQF Level 2 qualification (minimum 40% in Maths and English)
- Be between 23 and 35 years old
- Be medically fit for physical work
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Numerically orientated with strong attention to detail
- Willingness to work weekends and shifts
- Have a clear criminal record
- Reside in Germiston, Alberton, Boksburg, or Johannesburg
- Be available to work between 08:00 – 18:00
Advantageous Skills and Experience
- Basic computer literacy
- Previous work experience in logistics, warehousing, or transportation
Role Responsibilities
Learners will gain both theoretical and practical training, covering:
- Loading and off-loading goods from vehicles
- Preparing vehicles for scheduled trips
- Receiving, dispatching, and processing freight documentation
- Performing warehouse and transport-related tasks
- Delivering and collecting stock and goods
- General housekeeping and safety maintenance
- Picking, packing, and verifying stock for delivery
- Stacking and securing goods for safe transport
- Participation in theoretical training aligned with unit standards
- Preparing for external verification assessments with mentorship
Skills and Attributes Required
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Discipline, adaptability, and willingness to learn
- Physical fitness for manual handling tasks
Why Join the Triton Express Learnership?
By joining this programme, learners will:
- Earn a National Certificate in Freight Handling
- Gain real-world exposure in logistics and transport
- Receive mentorship from industry experts
- Improve employability in one of South Africa’s fastest-growing sectors
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply online via: Apply Here
Conclusion
The Triton Express Freight Handling Learnerships 2025 / 2026 present unemployed South African youth with a valuable pathway into logistics and transport. With a blend of academic training, workplace experience, and mentorship, this programme is a stepping stone toward a sustainable career in the freight and logistics industry.