Finding your first job after graduation can feel impossible when employers keep asking for experience you haven’t had a chance to get. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is trying to change that with its 2026 Graduates in Training (GIT) Programme – a chance to start your career in the rail and infrastructure sector right now.
What is the PRASA Graduates in Training Programme?
The GIT Programme offers structured, paid workplace learning for fresh graduates. It places you in real projects across PRASA’s national network so you can apply what you studied, develop technical skills, and become ready for permanent roles.
Who can apply?
You do not need any prior work experience. You must hold the qualification listed for the specific vacancy (Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma). The programme is open to candidates from all provinces.
- Industrial, Environmental, Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics, Safety, Risk Management, Property, Real Estate, Finance, Auditing, Cost & Management Accounting, Energy Management, Information Engineering, Signalling, Computer Systems, Infrastructure and Rolling Stock Maintenance.
What you will gain
Successful graduates receive:
- Hands‑on experience in engineering, safety, finance or property management.
- Training on health‑and‑safety regulations, industry standards and PRASA’s operational procedures.
- Use of industry‑relevant software and tools.
- Professional networking and a clear path to future employment in the rail sector.
How to apply (step‑by‑step)
- Prepare an updated CV that highlights your degree, projects and any practical training.
- Obtain certified copies of your qualifications (degree or diploma).
- Gather any additional documents requested in the vacancy notice.
- Email your CV and documents to the correct regional address (see list below). Include the exact reference number in the subject line.
- Send your application before the closing date – 23 June 2026.
Available positions and reference numbers
Rail Head Office – Braamfontein
- Industrial Engineer – Ref: GIT/RAILHO/IE/001 – B Degree or National Diploma – 5 positions
- Environmental Engineer – Ref: GIT/RAILHO/EE/002 – B Degree or National Diploma – 2 positions
- Safety Officer – Ref: GIT/RAILHO/SO/003 – B Degree or National Diploma – 3 positions
Gauteng Region
- Infrastructure Maintenance – Ref: GIT/GAU_REG/IM/001 – Electrical Engineering (Heavy or Light Current) – 15 positions
- Rolling Stock Maintenance – Ref: GIT/GAU_REG/RSM/002 – Electrical, Electronics or Industrial Engineering – 15 positions
- Application email: Recruitment.gau@prasa.com
KwaZulu‑Natal Region
- Infrastructure Engineering Technician – Ref: GIT/KZN/IM/001 – Fields: Electrical, FM, Signals, Electronics, Telecommunications – 16 positions
- Infrastructure Engineering (Perway) – Ref: GIT/KZN/RS/002 – Civil Engineering – 4 positions
- Application email: recruit@prasa.com
Eastern Cape Region
- Rolling Stock Maintenance – Ref: GIT/EC/RSM/KU/001 & GIT/EC/RSM/QG/002 – Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical or related qualifications – positions available
- Risk Management – Ref: GIT/EC/RM/GQ/003 – Safety Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Safety & Quality Management, Risk Management – 1 position
- Application email: Humancapitalec@prasa.com
PRASA Group Capital
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) – Ref: GIT/CAPITAL/EE/001 – 3 positions
- Mechanical Engineering – Ref: GIT/CAPITAL/ME/002 – 3 positions
- Signalling Electronics / Computer Systems / Information Engineering – Ref: GIT/CAPITAL/SS/003 – 3 positions
- Perway Civil Engineering – Ref: GIT/CAPITAL/PP/004 – 3 positions
- Application email: Kgothatso.ntoane@prasa.com
Western Cape Region
- Infrastructure Engineering Technician – Ref: GIT/WC/INFRA-ENG-TECH/001 – 14 positions
- Infrastructure Electrician – Ref: GIT/WC/INFRA-ELEC/002 – 4 positions
- Infrastructure Plumber – Ref: GIT/WC/INFRA-PLU/003 – 3 positions
- Infrastructure Engineer – Ref: GIT/WC/INFRA-ENG/004 – 4 positions
- Rolling Stock Engineering Technician – Ref: GIT/WC/RSET/005 – 5 positions
- Rolling Stock Engineer – Ref: GIT/WC/RSE/006 – 5 positions
- Application email: recruitment.wc@prasa.com
Intersite Asset Investments – Head Office
- Property Management / Real Estate – Ref: GIT/INTERSITE_HO/PM-RE/001 – 1 position
- Property Development Studies / Built Environment – Ref: GIT/INTERSITE_HO/PDS-BE/002 – 1 position
- Financial Accounting / Auditing / Cost & Management Accounting – Ref: GIT/INTERSITE_HO/FA-A-CMA/003 – 1 position
- Electrical Engineering / Energy Management – Ref: GIT/INTERSITE_HO/EEHC-EM/004 – 1 position
- Application email: recruitment.cresho@prasa.com
Intersite Asset Investments – Gauteng
- Property Management / Real Estate – Ref: GIT/INTERSITE_GAU/PM-RE/005 – 3 positions
- Financial Accounting / Auditing / Cost & Management Accounting – Ref: GIT/INTERSITE_GAU/FA-CMA/006 – 3 positions
- Application email: Recruitment.sgr@prasa.com
Intersite Asset Investments – KZN & Eastern Cape
- Property Management / Real Estate – Ref: GIT/INTERSITE_KZN-EC/PM-RE/007 – 3 positions
- Financial Accounting / Auditing / Cost & Management Accounting – Ref: GIT/INTERSITE_KZN-EC/FAA-CMA/008 – 2 positions
- Application email: prasacres.recruitmentkzn@prasa.com
Key performance areas for graduates
- Assist with administrative and operational tasks.
- Conduct research and investigations.
- Support departmental projects.
- Use industry‑specific software and systems.
- Communicate professionally.
- Learn PRASA policies and procedures.
- Develop technical and workplace competencies.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Participate in training activities.
- Show initiative and professionalism.
Tips to improve your chances
- Tailor your CV to match the exact discipline and reference number.
- List all relevant university projects, labs or internships.
- Highlight any practical training you completed during your studies.
- Double‑check that your qualification lines up with the advertised requirement.
- Send your application early – inboxes get crowded close to the deadline.
Final thoughts
This intake is one of the biggest graduate development programmes in South Africa’s rail and infrastructure sector. The competition will be strong, but the programme is open to anyone with the right qualification, even if you only have a National Diploma.
Gather your documents, pick the position that matches your studies, and email your application before 23 June 2026. Taking this step could be the bridge you need from classroom to career.
