How many employees work at Transnet SOC?
Transnet SOC Ltd. has 35,794 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -1.7%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025
About Transnet SOC
As the custodian of ports, rail and pipelines, Transnet’s objective is to ensure a globally competitive freight system that enables sustained growth and diversification of the country’s economy. Transnet is currently transitioning from its Market Demand Strategy, characterised by accelerated capital investment, towards the Transnet 4.0 Strategy, which is focused on repositioning Transnet, and the country’s freight system, for competitiveness within the fast changing, technology- driven context of the 4th industrial revolution.The strategy’s main growth thrusts includes; geographic expansion, product and service innovation and diversification and expansion of the scope of Transnet’s manufacturing business.The key objectives of Transnet’s effort is directed towards increasing the connectivity, density and capacity of the integrated port, rail and pipeline network. Transnet 4.0 Strategy aims to grow Transnet to a R100 billion business by 2020.Organic growth of the current freight transport and handling divisions will account for the bulk of this growth and Transnet will continue to focus on improving operational efficiency and reliability in order to grow its market share. Consequently, capital investment to modernize the port, rail and pipeline network and operations will continue to be a key priority, as will continued development of our people. As a state-owned company, Transnet continues to leave an indelible mark on the lives of all South Africans. With a geographical footprint that covers our entire country, Transnet is inextricably involved in all aspects of life in South Africa. Through the Transnet Foundation - which is the Corporate Social Investment arm of Transnet - we have invested time and money in a number of diverse programmes around the country that provide much-need succour to our communities. Our aim is simple – we want to harness the power of our people, of technology, to brighten the future of millions across our continent – and beyond.
As of December 2025
Transnet SOC
workforce metrics
Headcount
35.8k
Avg. Salary
$23.9k
Tenure
5.9yr
Growth Rate
-1.7%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of Transnet SOC annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- Transnet SOC total number of employees in 2025 was 35,788, a 1.7% decline from 2024.
- Transnet SOC total number of employees in 2024 was 36,384, a 0.4% decline from 2023.
- Transnet SOC total number of employees in 2023 was 36,533, a 0.6% increase from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of Transnet SOC annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- Transnet SOC active job postings in 2025 was 52, a 81.1% increase from 2024.
- Transnet SOC active job postings in 2024 was 22, a 182.6% increase from 2023.
- Transnet SOC active job postings in 2023 was 1, a 160.0% decline from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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