Triton Express, through Triton Academy, is inviting applications from unemployed South African youth who are interested in gaining practical experience and recognised training in the logistics and freight-handling industry.
The opportunity is for the Occupational Certificate: Freight Handler Learnership, an 18-month full-time programme combining theoretical training, practical learning and workplace experience.
Triton Academy is a QCTO and TETA-accredited Skills Development Provider offering learnership programmes designed to develop industry-specific and job-related skills. The training is intended to equip learners with knowledge and practical competencies relevant to freight handling, warehouse operations and transport activities.
The opportunity advertised in Port Elizabeth is part of a talent pool for future learnership intakes. This means that it is not an immediate permanent employment position. Applicants who meet the requirements may be considered for suitable future learnership opportunities.
Job Details
- Programme: Occupational Certificate: Freight Handler
- Job Reference Number: Learner 003
- Department: Logistics
- Industry: Logistics
- Location: Port Elizabeth
- Job Type: Contract
- Positions Available: 1
- Programme Duration: 18 months
- Stipend: R4,500 per month
- Salary: Market related
About the Triton Academy Learnership
Triton Academy provides structured skills development programmes for both employees and unemployed learners. The programmes focus on developing practical and theoretical skills that can be applied within the logistics and transport environment.
The Freight Handler Learnership provides learners with an opportunity to develop skills related to the movement, handling, receiving, storage and dispatch of goods.
The 18-month programme includes three important components:
- Theoretical training aligned with the QCTO curriculum
- Practical skills development
- Workplace-based learning and experience
Learners will also receive mentorship and preparation for the assessment requirements associated with the occupational qualification.
Triton Academy provides learnership programmes in several South African locations, including Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Polokwane. Assistance may also be provided to customers in other locations where possible.
Important Notice About the Talent Pool
Applicants should take note that this advertisement is for a talent pool for future learnership opportunities.
It is not an announcement of an immediate permanent position. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements can be considered for future programme intakes when opportunities become available.
Selection and participation are subject to the relevant programme requirements and available opportunities.
Freight Handler Learnership Responsibilities
Learners will receive training and practical workplace exposure in various freight-handling and logistics activities.
Key performance areas may include:
- Loading and off-loading goods from vehicles
- Preparing vehicles for trips
- Receiving and dispatching freight
- Handling freight documentation
- Delivering and collecting goods and stock
- Picking and packing stock accurately
- Receiving incoming stock
- Checking incoming stock against relevant documentation
- Stacking goods correctly
- Securing goods for safe transportation
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
- Performing general warehouse duties
- Performing transport-related and other ancillary duties
Accuracy and attention to detail are important in freight-handling environments. Learners may work with stock quantities, delivery documentation, dispatch records and other information that needs to be handled correctly.
Safety is another important part of the programme. Goods need to be handled, stacked and secured appropriately to reduce the risk of damage and support safe transportation.
Learning and Development
The learnership is designed to provide a combination of classroom-based knowledge and practical workplace experience.
Theoretical Training
The theoretical component follows the relevant QCTO curriculum and provides learners with knowledge related to freight-handling operations.
Practical Training
Learners will develop practical skills through structured activities associated with warehouse, freight and transport operations.
Workplace Experience
The workplace component provides exposure to real operational environments. Learners can gain experience with workplace procedures, freight documentation, stock handling, housekeeping, safety requirements and other logistics activities.
Assessment Preparation
The programme includes preparation for assessment and the final external examination associated with the occupational qualification.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must have a clear criminal record
- Must be between 23 and 35 years old
- Must have Matric/Grade 12, TVET N3 or NQF Level 3
- Must have a minimum 40% pass in English
- Must have a minimum 40% pass in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Must not have a bursary obligation with another company
- Must not currently be employed
- Must not currently be studying
- Must be medically fit
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
- Must be numerically literate
- Must be able to work shifts
- Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays
- Must have own reliable transport
Applicants should preferably live within a 20–25 kilometre radius of the company.
Additional Advantages
Some skills and experience are not listed as compulsory requirements but may be advantageous.
These include:
- Computer literacy
- Previous logistics experience
- Previous warehouse experience
- Familiarity with stock-handling activities
- Experience working with documentation
Previous experience is therefore beneficial, but applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements should still consider applying.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare the required documents before applying.
The required documentation includes:
- Certified Matric certificate and/or full academic record
- Copy of South African ID
- Proof of relevant educational qualifications
- Any additional documents requested during the application process
Applicants should make sure that all documents are clear and legible. Information provided on the application should also correspond with the supporting documents.
Stipend and Programme Duration
The Freight Handler Learnership is a full-time 18-month programme.
The programme includes:
- Theoretical learning
- Practical training
- Workplace experience
- Mentorship
- Assessment preparation
Learners will receive a stipend of R4,500 per month during the programme, subject to the applicable learnership conditions.
The stipend is a learnership allowance and should not be viewed as a permanent employment salary.
Working Conditions
Freight-handling work can involve physical activities and operational environments. Applicants should therefore be medically fit and comfortable performing practical duties.
Learners must also be prepared to work according to operational requirements, which may include:
- Shift work
- Weekend work
- Public holiday work
- Warehouse activities
- Loading and off-loading activities
- Standing and moving around operational areas
- Handling and organising goods
Reliable transport is specifically required, making transport arrangements an important consideration before applying.
Career Opportunities in Logistics
The logistics industry supports the movement of goods between suppliers, warehouses, businesses and customers. Freight handlers play an important role in ensuring that goods are received, processed, stored, prepared and dispatched correctly.
Training in freight handling can provide exposure to several areas of logistics, including:
- Warehouse operations
- Freight handling
- Stock control
- Dispatch operations
- Receiving procedures
- Transport preparation
- Freight documentation
- Workplace safety
- Goods handling
The workplace experience gained during a learnership can also help learners develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, accuracy, time management, responsibility and adherence to workplace procedures.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is aimed at unemployed South African youth between the ages of 23 and 35 who meet the specified educational and programme requirements.
Applicants should consider the opportunity if they:
- Have Matric, TVET N3 or NQF Level 3
- Meet the English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy requirements
- Are currently unemployed
- Are not studying
- Do not have a bursary obligation with another company
- Have reliable transport
- Are medically fit
- Can work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Are interested in logistics, freight handling or warehouse operations
Applicants with previous logistics or warehouse experience may have an additional advantage, although such experience is listed as advantageous rather than compulsory.
Final Application Information
Candidates should carefully review the eligibility requirements before submitting an application. Particular attention should be given to the age requirement, educational qualifications, unemployment status, citizenship, transport requirements and ability to work shifts.
The opportunity is a future learnership talent pool, meaning that application does not guarantee immediate selection or placement.
Applicants who meet the minimum programme requirements are encouraged to apply for consideration for future learnership opportunities.
The programme provides an opportunity to gain structured training, practical workplace exposure and an occupational qualification in freight handling. For unemployed individuals interested in building experience in the logistics sector, the learnership offers a structured pathway into freight-handling and related operational environments.
How to Apply