Company: Triton Express
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: Not specified
Triton Academy is inviting motivated and committed individuals to apply for its Freight Handling Learnerships 2025 / 2026. This structured 12-month programme offers unemployed South African youth the chance to gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on workplace experience in the logistics sector, preparing them for a sustainable career in freight handling.
About the Learnership
The National Certificate: Freight Handling Learnership is designed to equip learners with the essential skills required in the logistics industry. Through structured training and practical experience, participants will learn how to manage freight, handle documentation, and work effectively in warehouse and transport environments.
The programme combines classroom-based theory with on-the-job training, ensuring that learners are ready for external assessments and future employment opportunities.
Key Responsibilities and Training Areas
Learners will be exposed to a variety of duties and activities, including:
- Loading and off-loading goods from vehicles
- Preparing vehicles for trips
- Receiving, dispatching, and handling freight documentation
- Performing warehouse and transport-related duties
- Delivery and collection of goods and stock
- General housekeeping and maintaining clean work areas
- Picking and packing stock accurately
- Receiving incoming stock and verifying against documentation
- Ensuring goods are correctly stacked and secured for safe transport
- Structured theoretical training aligned with unit standards
- Workplace practical experience and mentorship
- Preparation for final external verification assessments
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be South African citizens
- Have a Grade 12, TVET N3, or NQF Level 2 qualification (minimum 40% in Maths and English)
- Be between the ages of 23 and 35 years
- Be medically fit
- Be able to read and write English
- Be numerically orientated
- Willing to work weekends and shifts
- Have a clear criminal record
- Reside in one of the following areas: Germiston, Alberton, Boksburg, or Johannesburg
- Be available to work within the hours 08:00 – 18:00
Advantageous Skills and Experience
- Computer literacy
- Previous work experience
Why Join Triton Express Learnerships?
This learnership offers more than just training—it provides a structured pathway to employment in the logistics industry. Learners will gain:
- Nationally recognised certification in Freight Handling
- Practical workplace exposure to industry standards and operations
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
- The opportunity to build skills that improve employability in a growing sector
How to Apply
Apply Online for the Triton Express: Freight Handling Learnerships 2025 / 2026
Conclusion
The Triton Express Freight Handling Learnerships 2025 / 2026 provide an excellent opportunity for unemployed South African youth to gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to establish a career in logistics. With structured training, mentorship, and real workplace exposure, this programme is an ideal stepping stone for individuals committed to personal growth and professional development.
