Triton Academy: Freight Handling Learnership Programme 2025

Are you passionate about building a career in South Africa’s dynamic transport and logistics sector? Triton Academy, a trusted and accredited training provider, is offering a valuable opportunity for unemployed youth to gain both academic knowledge and real-world experience through its 12-month Freight Handling Learnership Programme, commencing in 2025.

This nationally recognised programme is aimed at developing skilled individuals who are ready to contribute meaningfully to the logistics and freight industry. Successful candidates will be enrolled in the National Certificate in Freight Handling, which combines structured classroom instruction with hands-on, practical experience in a professional working environment.

About Triton Academy

Triton Academy is fully accredited by the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) and specialises in providing vocational training in freight handling and professional driving. With training centres based in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, the Academy is committed to empowering young South Africans with the practical tools, technical skills, and industry-specific knowledge needed to forge a sustainable and successful career path in logistics.

What the Learnership Programme Involves

Participants in the programme will receive comprehensive training that covers both theoretical learning and workplace-based experience. This includes:

• Instruction on the proper procedures for loading and off-loading freight from commercial vehicles
• Ensuring vehicles are prepared and compliant with safety and legal standards before transit
• Management of freight documentation such as dispatch notes, waybills, invoices, and delivery records
• Performing various warehouse functions, including stock control, order picking and packing, and verifying inventory levels
• Learning how to stack, secure, and transport goods efficiently and safely
• Exposure to the operational aspects of deliveries, collections, and warehouse housekeeping
• Classroom-based learning aligned with SAQA-registered unit standards
• Ongoing support through mentorship and regular assessment to ensure understanding and skill application

Who Should Apply?

This learnership is intended for motivated individuals who meet the following minimum criteria:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be between the ages of 23 and 35 years
• Must hold a minimum qualification of Grade 12, NQF Level 2, or TVET N3 (with at least 40% in both English and Mathematics)
• Must be in good health and medically fit to perform physical tasks
• Must be proficient in both written and spoken English
• Must be numerically literate and capable of handling basic arithmetic related to freight and stock
• Willingness to work on weekends and during shift hours
• Must have a clear criminal record
• Must reside in or near one of the following areas: Germiston, Alberton, Boksburg, or Johannesburg
• Must be available for full-time training and work from 08:00 to 18:00

Additional Attributes That Will Be Considered an Advantage:

• Access to reliable personal transport
• Basic computer literacy (e.g., familiarity with using a computer or mobile device for record keeping or communication)
• Any prior experience working in a warehouse, logistics, or transport environment

Programme Details

• Qualification: National Certificate in Freight Handling
• Duration: 12 months, full-time
• Location: Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town (depending on your area of residence)
• Stipend: R4,000 per month to assist with travel and living expenses
• Learning Approach: Blended learning, which includes both classroom instruction and practical, on-the-job training

Why Choose This Learnership?

This learnership provides more than just a qualification — it offers a gateway into one of South Africa’s most critical industries. With the increasing demand for skilled professionals in transport and logistics, this opportunity provides you with the tools to begin a meaningful and rewarding career. You will not only gain a recognised national certificate but also develop the practical competencies required by employers in the freight and logistics sector.

By the end of the programme, learners will be equipped with industry-aligned knowledge and workplace experience that enhances their employability and opens the door to further career opportunities in freight handling, logistics, warehousing, and related fields.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements and are ready to take the first step towards a future in logistics and freight handling, we encourage you to apply for this valuable learnership opportunity with Triton Academy.

To apply online, please click the link below:
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.

About the Employer

Triton Academy, part of the broader Triton Group, is dedicated to upskilling the next generation of South African transport professionals. With a strong track record in vocational training, the Academy continues to build bridges between unemployed youth and meaningful employment through accredited and practical education.