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  • Posted: Jul 17, 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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    Instrument Mechanician

    Position Purpose

    • The MC&I Mechanician is responsible for maintenance, fault-finding and repair of all instrumentation, metering/measurement, and control equipment in accordance with Transnet Pipelines policies and procedures and to International Standards, in classified hazardous locations and potentially explosive atmospheres to ensure safe, efficient and effective custody transfer and transportation of petroleum products.  The MC&I Mechanician Is also responsible for minor installation of MC&I equipment.

    Position Outputs

    • Routine maintenance-ensuring optimal availability of equipment
    • Fault finding-to perform effective repair to the pipeline infrastructure
    • Administration-SAPPM-record information, obtain information regarding maintenance
    • Small projects and minor installations-to standard and according to work instruction
    • Maintenance contract-supervise and manage process to ensure conformance to requirement and standards
    • Safety-perform work safely to protect self, the environment, and others from harm
    • Adhere to policies, procedures and work instructions-ensure uniformity and consistency

    Qualifications and Experience

    • Successfully completed apprenticeship (3 years) in process Instrumentation and 3 years on the job experience in an instrumentation environment OR a formal technical qualification (minimum N3 at a TVET) in process instrumentation with related training and 4 years on the job experience in an instrumentation environment and relevant training in the following fields. Standard Job Requirements Driver's license code 08/B

    Competencies

    • SCADA system fundamentals -PLC principles and application 
    • Custody Transfer Metering Principles 
    • Instrument communication protocols 
    • Computer Literate 
    • Become competent in SAP Plant 
    • Maintenance 
    • Competency in actuators 
    • Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

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    Method of Application

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

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