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  • Posted: Feb 18, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy.
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    Day Hoist Operator

    Position Purpose

    • Operating the helicopter hoist by DAY with vertical operating reference of the hoist cable, with a marine pilot hanging from the strop/cargo from the cargo hook, whilst verbally positioning the Helicopter over the agreed hoisting area onto and from a moving, rolling and pitching vessel.
    • Maintaining situational awareness of all hazardous conditions surrounding the operating area and then safely landing and dropping the hoisted marine pilot/cargo onto the vessel in accordance with TNPA Standard Operating Procedures. Application of Civil Aviation Regulations as well as the National ports act No. 12 of 2005. Ensuring Port efficiency with regards to operation of TNPA helicopter service.

    Position Outputs

    • Testing of Truck and Aircraft Fuel samples
    • Pre-flight inspection of TNPA helicopter and Hoist
    • Helicopter Hoist bumper, cycles and Engine cycles data collection
    • Daily Helicopter Compressor wash
    • Weekly maintenance of Helicopter Hoist Cable wash/retention
    • Operation of Fuel Truck
    • Refueling of the Helicopter
    • Helicopter Safety briefings for authorized boarding passengers
    • Assist at other bases with the duties of a Helicopter Hoist Operation
    • Assist engineering department when requested
    • Capturing hoist log data
    • Safe and accurate pattering of the aircraft over a moving, rolling and pitching vessel under Day Operations
    • Safe offshore hoisting of marine pilots stationary and moving vessels under Day Operations in accordance with TNPA Aviation SOP.
    • Safe offshore slinging of cargo onto moving, rolling, pitching vessels.
    • Conduct Search and Rescue, VIP and Casualty evacuation flights as a Helicopter Hoist Operator in accordance with TNPA requirements under Day Operations.
    • Prepare and conduct cabin safety during all operations of flight.
    • Render cabin first aid if necessary during patient transfer.
    • Compliance with SAMSA and National Ports Act no 12 of 2005
    • Ensuring no unauthorized personal are carried on board the Helicopter

    Qualifications and Experience

    • Grade 12 English language proficiency. 1 year General aviation experience. Proof of previous hoisting experience on helicopters will be an advantage. Operational knowledge of the functions of TNPA marine pilot services will be advantageous.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Transnet on transnettalentportal.csod.com to apply

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