Triton Express invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Freight Handling Learnership Programme 2025/2026. This exciting opportunity is open at the Triton Academy, a TETA-accredited training provider based in Johannesburg East Rand. The learnership runs for 12 months and offers a National Certificate in Freight Handling, giving learners both theoretical knowledge and practical workplace experience.
About Triton Academy
Triton Academy is well known for developing skills in South Africa’s transport and logistics sector. The academy provides professional training not only to company employees but also to unemployed young people who want to enter the logistics field. It operates in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, supporting learners and customers nationwide.
This learnership is designed to equip participants with hands-on skills needed to handle, move, and manage freight safely and efficiently. It’s the perfect stepping stone for anyone eager to start a stable and rewarding career in logistics and transport.
What You’ll Learn in This Programme
The Freight Handling Learnership follows a blended learning approach that combines classroom-based theory with real-world practice. Learners gain essential skills through structured training sessions and supervised workplace experience.
Your main activities will include:
- Loading and off-loading goods from vehicles.
- Preparing vehicles for trips.
- Receiving, dispatching, and managing freight documents.
- Performing warehouse and transport-related duties.
- Delivering and collecting goods or stock.
- Picking, packing, and verifying stock.
- Safely stacking and securing goods.
- Keeping the workspace neat, clean, and safe.
Through this training, you will learn how logistics companies operate and how goods move smoothly from one place to another — an essential part of South Africa’s economy.
Learning and Development Support
Learners will receive full support throughout the programme, including:
- Accredited theoretical training aligned with national standards.
- On-the-job mentorship to apply learning in real situations.
- Assessment preparation to qualify for external verification and certification.
At the end of the programme, successful participants will receive a National Certificate in Freight Handling, recognised across South Africa.
Programme Information
- Title: National Certificate in Freight Handling
- Duration: 12 months (Full-time)
- Location: Johannesburg East Rand (with openings in Durban and Cape Town)
- Monthly Stipend: R4,000
This means learners will earn while they learn — gaining practical work experience and an income at the same time.
Minimum Entry Requirements
To qualify for this learnership, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen between the ages of 23 and 35.
- Hold a Grade 12 / TVET N3 / NQF Level 2 qualification (with at least 40% in Maths and English).
- Be medically fit and able to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Be numerically inclined and willing to work weekends and shifts.
- Have a clear criminal record.
- Reside in one of these areas: Germiston, Alberton, Boksburg, or Johannesburg.
- Be available to work 08h00 – 18h00 daily.
Added Advantages:
- Having your own reliable transport.
- Computer literacy skills.
- Previous work experience in logistics or warehousing.
Why You Should Apply
The Triton Express Freight Handling Learnership is more than a simple training course — it’s a gateway to the logistics and supply chain world. This sector continues to grow rapidly in South Africa, creating new job opportunities for skilled individuals.
By joining this learnership, you will:
- Earn a nationally recognised qualification.
- Receive a monthly stipend to support yourself during training.
- Gain real workplace experience that boosts your employability.
- Learn from experts who understand the logistics industry.
- Build a career path in freight handling, warehouse operations, or supply chain management.
Who Should Apply
If you are passionate about working with goods, vehicles, and people — and want to be part of an industry that keeps South Africa moving — then this learnership is perfect for you. Triton Express is looking for motivated, disciplined, and hardworking individuals who are ready to grow.
How to Apply
Applicants can submit their applications online via the official Triton Academy portal. Make sure to apply early, as space is limited. Late applications will not be accepted once the programme reaches capacity.
Apply for the Triton Express Freight Handling Learnership Programme.
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