PRASA: New Job and Learnership Opportunities 2026

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced a significant recruitment drive for 2026. These opportunities are aimed at strengthening railway safety and maintenance while providing unemployed South Africans with a monthly income and valuable work experience.

1. Available Positions

PRASA is recruiting for three distinct categories under a 12-month fixed-term contract:

Security Guards (28 Positions): Protecting infrastructure, preventing vandalism/theft, and ensuring passenger safety.
General Workers (44 Positions): Maintenance support, cleaning of stations/facilities, and assisting technical teams.
Learnership Programme (67 Positions): A structured program combining theory and practical workplace exposure to improve future employability.

2. Quick Overview

Detail	Information
Employer	Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)
Monthly Stipend	R9,500 per month (for all categories)
Contract Duration	12 Months
Program Type	Jobs & Learnerships

3. Minimum Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following:

Age: Between 19 and 50 years old.
Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
Criminal Record: Must have a clear criminal record.
Availability: Must be willing to commit to the full 12-month contract duration.
Physical Fitness: Must be able to perform the physical tasks required by the specific role (especially for Security and General Work).

4. Key Responsibilities

Security: Patrolling rail lines, monitoring access points, and responding to incidents.
General Work: Manual labor, handling tools, and ensuring rail facilities are safe and orderly.
Learnership: Attending training sessions and completing workplace-based assessments.

5. Required Documents

Applicants should have certified copies of the following ready:

Valid South African ID.
Highest School Qualification/Certificate.
Proof of Residence.
Updated CV.

6. How to Apply

PRASA recruitment is typically centralized or managed through specific regional offices.

Official Portal: Check the PRASA Vacancies Page for active links.
Note: According to the source, official application links are often shared via their recruitment channels once the window opens fully.
Scam Warning: PRASA does not charge application fees. If you are asked to pay to secure a position, it is a scam.

7. Why Apply?

High Stipend: The R9,500 stipend is significantly higher than many standard entry-level learnerships.
Public Sector Experience: Gain experience working for a major state-owned enterprise (SOE).
Skills Transfer: Develop technical and security skills that are highly transferable to other sectors.

PRASA: New Job and Learnership Opportunities 2026