Triton Express Learner – Freight Handler Learnership 2026

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.

Vocational & Continuing Education

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.

• Programme: Occupational Certificate: Freight Handler
• Job Reference Number: Learner 003
• Department: Logistics
• Job Type: Contract
• Positions Available: 1
• 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.

Shipping & Logistics

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
• 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.

Education

Selection and participation are subject to the relevant programme requirements and available opportunities.

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
• Delivering and collecting goods and stock
• Picking and packing stock accurately
• Receiving incoming stock
• Stacking goods correctly
• Securing goods for safe transportation
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• 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.

Warehousing

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.

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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.

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Assessment Preparation

The programme includes preparation for assessment and the final external examination associated with the occupationa