Overview A General Worker at Transnet plays a vital supporting role in keeping the company's freight rail yards, ports, pipelines, and engineering facilities running smoothly and efficiently. Responsibilities include assisting operational teams with general tasks, loading and offloading materials and equipment, and cleaning and maintaining work areas. Latest No Experience General Worker Opportunities Transnet has several no-experience General Worker openings across South Africa. Based on the latest listings from the Transnet Careers Portal and job boards: General Worker — Johannesburg, Gauteng: Supporting freight rail yard operations and general facility duties General Worker — Cape Town, Western Cape: Loading, offloading, and maintaining clean work areas at the Port of Cape Town General Worker — Durban, KwaZulu-Natal: Moving materials and assisting with general port and logistics operations General Worker — Bloemfontein, Free State: Supporting supervisors and general rail operations center duties General Worker — Polokwane, Limpopo: Assisting operational teams and maintaining work area standards at a rail yard General Worker — Mbombela, Mpumalanga: Moving goods and supporting daily engineering facility operations General Worker — Rustenburg, North West: General labouring and facility support across Transnet operational departments General Worker — Gqeberha, Eastern Cape: Loading, cleaning, and assisting port and rail facility teams General Worker — Kimberley, Northern Cape: General operational support across pipeline and rail facilities For the most current listings, visit the Transnet Careers Portal and search for "General Worker" in your province: . Other Transnet Opportunities General Worker (General operational duties across rail yards, ports, and logistics sites). Grade 10 accepted. Salary: ZAR 4,000 – 6,000/month Warehouse Picker & Packer (Transnet). Salary: ZAR 4,500 – 6,500/month Labourer (Transnet). Grade 10 accepted. Salary: ZAR 3,500 – 5,500/month Apprenticeship Programmes (Transnet). Grade 12 with Maths & Science required. Stipend: ZAR 4,000 – 6,000/month Learnership Programmes (Transnet). Grade 12 required. Stipend: ZAR 3,500 – 5,000/month Salary and Employee Benefits Salaries for no-experience General Worker roles at Transnet in South Africa start at ZAR 6,000–10,000 per month (ZAR 72,000–120,000 per year). Overtime – 1.5x rate (ZAR 500–2,000/month) Performance bonuses – ZAR 1,000–5,000/year Medical aid and pension fund contributions Employee wellness programme access Housing and transport allowances at select positions Salary information is based on data from Jobservicehub, Glassdoor, Indeed and Transnet postings as of 2026. Qualifications and Skills The accessibility of Transnet's General Worker positions lies in minimal formal requirements, with emphasis on physical fitness, reliability, and a willingness to carry out a variety of tasks in a fast-paced and highly regulated operational environment. Education Grade 10 minimum; Grade 12 (Matric) preferred No formal certifications required Experience No prior work experience needed; a hardworking, physically fit, and dependable approach is preferred How to Apply To apply for no-experience Transnet General Worker jobs in South Africa, follow these steps: Prepare Documents Updated CV highlighting education (Grade 10/12) and any volunteer or community experience Cover letter expressing interest in a General Worker role at Transnet Certified copies of ID and education certificates Official Transnet Career Portal Visit the official Transnet career portal: Create an account and upload your CV/resume to apply for available positions #J-18808-Ljbffr