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Position Purpose

• To load, transport and unload all cargo within MPT Richards Bay through the operation of the correct plant and Equipment in compliance with the applicable standard operating procedure in order to optimise the movement of cargo and reduce damages thereby increasing terminal profits.
• Consideration will be given to applicants within the King Cetshwayo district.

Position Outputs

•  Perform daily task on allocated machine prior to commencement of work in order to ensure operational integrity of equipment.
•  Complete daily task sheets, record equipment defects and advise supervisor of defects.
•  Replenish fuel and fluid levels of equipment
•  Operate allocated equipment in accordance with applicable standard operating procedure and monitor equipment performance during performance of the job.
•  Operate Articulated vehicles, tractor/trailer, forklifts trucks, payloader and tip trucks
•  Report accidents or incidents which occur during performance of duty
•  Ensure correct equipment / attachments are utilised during the performance of duties and change equipment as required to handle changing commodities
•  Perform end of shift task.

Qualifications and Experience

•  Matric/ NQF 4  Code 14 (EC License)  Certificate of competence for each machine operated (Dumper, Front End Loader or Payloader)  2 years relevant driving experience in Port Operations/Maritime Services/Warehouse Tally

Competencies

• Knowledge:  Knowledge of operational areas and procedures,  Knowledge and understanding of terminal mobile machines,  Competent in operating certain terminal machines,  Reporting of defects and incident, including daily machine check list.  Safety Knowledge (Machine Loading capacity) and Safe Operating procedures,  Handling or loading of different materials or cargo

Deadline:17th June,2025

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Position Purpose

• The provision of labour as directed by supervisor in order to ensure a safe and clean working environment or optimised cargo operation.
• Consideration will be given to applicants within the King Cetshwayo district.

Position Outputs

•  Cleaning of operational equipment (such as ship to shore cranes’ windows; cranes’ cabins; etc.)
•  Inspection of container condition
•  Reefer monitoring operations
•  Opening and closing of rail wagons twist-locks
•  Loading off-loading and slacking of cargo in compliance of standard operating procedures
•  Hooking/ unhooking
•  Tarping/ untarping where applicable
•  Place/ remove dunnage
•  Cleaning of operational areas, rail trucks, plant, workshops, offices, sheds and ablution facilities as instructed
•  Complete applicable documentation i.e. accident reports
•  Identification of correct cargo handling equipment/ gear

Qualifications and Experience

•  Grade 12 / NQF 04  
• Minimum of 1 year experience (Terminal Experience).

Competencies
Knowledge:  

• Terminal Layout;  
• Safety;  
• Stack Positions;

Skills Required:  

• Attention to detail
• Cleanliness

Deadline:17th June,2025

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Position Purpose

• To be responsible and accountable for all aspects of vessel maintenance and operating of propulsion engines, other engines, deck machinery, refrigeration and sanitary equipment, aboard the vessel by coordinating and directing subordinates whilst complying with statutory laws, company policies and safety regulations, thereby ensuring maximum dredger availability.

Position Outputs

• Plan, compile and control annual lay-up maintenance to ensure that expenditure remains within the parameters set by the fleet department
• Training and development of cadet engineers and ongoing training of certificated engineers to enhance marine engineering skills and practices
• Liaise with and control external contractors to ensure that the maintenance and repairs are carried out within set time frames and conform to speculations
• Liaise with maintenance manager to ensure that critical and other spares available timely in order to optimise utilisation and production of the vessel
• Ensure international and local maritime laws and practices are conformed to thereby ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vessel and crew
• Control the ordering of and optimal consumption of fuel and lubricating oils thereby optimising the utilisation of the vessel and minimise expenditure
• Plan and control preventative maintenance systems to ensure problem free running of all machinery thereby minimising downtime
• Practice loss control by regular inspections of machinery spaces to determine unsafe acts and correcting where necessary
• Plan and organise the preparation of the vessel to proceed to sea ensuring that all safety measures regarding seaworthiness are intact

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate of Competency as a Second Engineer Officer endorsed Chief Engineer (Port Operations) or Second Engineer  At least 1 to 3 years' experience working as a second engineer.

Competencies

• Knowledqe Standard Job Requirements Driver's license code 8 Travel as required by the business Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.
• Knowledge required:  integrate drawings Ability to solve technical Issues Overall knowledge on Mechanical and electrical Equipment, high and low Voltage Company policies: (OHS ACT, Marpol Collision regulations, SOLAS, Merchant Shipping Act, IMO regulations) Skills required: Negotiations, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Analytical ability, Computer literacy.

Deadline:18th June,2025

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Position Purpose

• The purpose of the Graduate Internship Programme is to work under supervision of a professionally qualified individual, in order to gain experience through a structured 24-month training programme. The programme seeks to place the graduate intern in specific areas within TNPA (Port of Durban) according to their academic background, career aspirations and business requirements.

Position Outputs

• Follow a structured training programme.
• Undergo performance reviews and assessments.
• Perform all duties as contained in his/her development programme, as well as which s/he may reasonably be required to perform by Transnet National Ports Authority

Qualifications and Experience

• Continuous Improvement Department: National Diploma / Degree in Industrial Engineering  18-35 years old  South African Citizen  People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply  No work experience within the field of study.  NB Preference will be given to applicants within the KwaZulu Natal province.

Competencies

• Good written and communication skills.  
• Computer Skills,  Knowledge of Microsoft Office:  Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint  
• Attention to detail  
• The ability to work well within a team  
• Problem solving 

Deadline:17th June,2025

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Position Purpose

• To plan and prepare nutritious meals for the dredger crew and to ensure the safe and economical operation of the catering services function of the craft

Position Outputs

• Plan meals for a 2 week period.
• Draw up menu's.
• Prepares meals (economically)Prepares mess room for meals.
• Supervises and Cleans catering area, equipment, stores, and fridges.
• Performs stock take & present requirement to Master.
• Check deliveries (quantities & quality) and pack in stores.
• Replenish stores items.
• Safe stowage of Stores.
• Supervises stewards.
• Ensure hygienic conditions of catering areas.
•  Cleanliness and timekeeping
•  To prepare meals to ensure well-nourished crew
•  Meals have to be on time
•  Culture differences and religious beliefs have to be taken into account when meals are being prepared

Qualifications and Experience

•  Grade 12  
• Efficient Cook Certificate of Competence  
• SAMSA medical certificate - valid  STCW compliant – ancillary courses  
• Minimum 6 months experience working in the relevant position (cook) onboard a vessel Or  Efficient Cook Certificate of Competence  
• Minimum 1 year experience working in the relevant position (cook) onboard a vessel  

Competencies

Knowledge:-  

• Principles of hygiene on a vessel.  
• Principles of hygiene in catering areas.  
• Literate in English.  
• Time management  Neatness.  
• Communication skills.  
• Planning and organising.

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Position Purpose

• To manage and improve the overall effectiveness of the SAP module through continuous improvement and new development initiatives.
• Provide functional leadership, support and guidance to both business and IT by driving change, transfer knowledge and growing skills.

Position Outputs

• Provides functional support to business end users
• Understand client requirements, provide solutions and configure the system accordingly. Ensure that system configuration, training and support documentation are developed, maintained and kept effective in accordance with the changing application solution.
• Develop business functional specifications and technical specifications for all new developments. Utilises one’s business experience, subject knowledge and skills to assess and advise on solution and alternatives, hence converting business requirements to functional solutions.
• Effective working relationships with partners, IT/Business Analyst and other business teams.
• Collaborates with business and team and provides project management/ team lead role on project deliverables from concept to implementation
• Develops high value solutions through an understanding of business requirements, industry standards and best practices as well as a compliance to governance procedures and standards.
• Fosters sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be able to discuss and influence decision making. Planning and executing SAP Project Systems Analyst Implementation and development activities
• Research, develop and implement strategies for continuous quality improvements and effective use of systems.
• Plan and prioritise long term TPT specific and transversal project initiatives in line with business requirements.
• Ensure compliance to industry accepted development methodologies and use of specialised tools and techniques.
• Research of industry specific solutions as part of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Prepare business case proposals and requirements specifications
• Assist in the planning the technical roadmap – analysing, testing and implementing product enhancement sets and creating user awareness and training.
• Manage incident and change processes, ensuring effective service delivery in accordance with SLA’s
• Provide SAP Project Systems Analyst second line support to the business
• Perform system unit and integration testing.
• Support Other Modules of knowledge such FICO, MM, PM, … where applicable
• Recording of incident and call management

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Qualification / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Technical/IT/ Computer Science bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of SAP application support experience
• Preferably with 1 Year supervisory or specialist experience
• Relevant SAP certificationSound knowledge of SAP integration areas
• Additional SAP Skills in cross functional areas and technologies.

Advantageous:

• Transnet leadership Development Programme Recognition of competence Relevant qualification (NQF 5) 6 yrs relevant and solid experience with at least 2 yrs at managerial level or specialist experience.

Competencies

• Knowledge required:Business process mapping
• Business analysis
• Functional knowledge
• Training delivery
• Project management administration and governance.
• Corporate, Industry and Professional standards.
• Sound knowledge of MS Office toolset Skills
• Required:
• Business Writing
• Ability to work in teams
• Attention to detailAssertive
• Customer oriented
• Integrity
• Output driven
• Proactive, innovative and creative
• Sharing of knowledge and information
• Presentation and Communication Skills
• Strong Leadership Skills
• People management skills
• Oversee all activities pertaining to delivery of solutions from concept to implementation.
• Able to influence decision making
• Able to multitask and prioritise.
• Sound problem-solving ability

Deadline:25th June,2025

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Position Purpose

• Transnet SOC operates 9 of its Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) marine terminals and 9 of its Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) inland terminals using Navis N4 as its Terminal Operating System (TOS). End users of the TOS include internal employees and external customers from all over South Africa. The TOS is used in a 24/7 environment for planning and operational execution.
• The TOS team is based at TPT’s Head Office in Durban and reports to the Service Delivery Manager: Navis.
• The support scope includes Navis N4, SPARCS, and EDI. The primary responsibility of the Navis Support Specialist is to provide expert firstand second-line support to all internal ICT support personnel as well as internal and external end users.
• This role includes all tasks related to TOS user access management.
• The position's goal is to ensure that all end-user TOS related incidents are resolved as soon as possible in order to minimize downtime. It also strives to ensure that all service requests are handled efficiently. A critical aspect of the role is ensuring that the TOS is always operational.

Position Outputs

• AdministrationEnsure that all support-related tasks, such as incidents, service requests, and change requests,are recorded and managed through the service/help desk.Ensure that all TOS-related policies and procedures are followed, and that all administrativetasks are completed in accordance with related policies and procedures.Update support documentation on a regular basis to ensure it is current and up to date.Create and update a knowledge base for support staff and end users.
• Support Participation in the entire life cycle of support issues, including call logging, preliminary investigation, recreation, testing, and liaison with stakeholders regarding fix delivery. Solve problems and troubleshoot errors. Test the process that has been reported as failing to function properly. Reproduce the reported issue. When necessary, raise a case with the software vendor. Follow up on case progress on a regular basis. Provide end-user feedback on questions.
• Give end users a workaround for processes that don't work as expected. Provide advice and assistance in implementing workarounds and configuration changes to resolve system issues. Perform performance management tasks in accordance with the related procedure. Monitor the servers where the TOS is installed. Assist with and ensure the smooth transition of solutions from the implementation/optimization team to the support team. Implement system changes as needed in accordance with the change management procedure. Create end-user-friendly documentation that adheres to standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices. Ensure that all pertinent documentation is kept up to date. Manage and maintain TOS related content on the company website.
• Maintenance In accordance with the relevant policy and procedures, perform server operating system updates on a timely basis. Perform timely application service restarts in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures.
• Governance Where necessary, initiate and facilitate the change request procedure. Ensure that all records are stored in accordance with the applicable policy. Understand and strictly follow the approved Navis TOS Standard Operating Procedure, Navis Disaster Recovery Plan, and related policies and/or procedures.
• Innovation Investigate new ways to improve the support function on a regular basis. Keep an eye out for “trending” business, operational, or customer issues. Suggest and implement solutions that will reduce or eliminate these occurrences. Maintain a customer-first mindset that is always looking for ways to improve the customer experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6 or higher) in Information Technology or BTech, BCom or BSc in Information Technology.
• 2 to 3 years of experience supporting a terminal operating system or enterprise information system.
• ICT support experience.
• Added value; o A+ o N+ o MSCE / MCSA o ITIL o COBIT o Java
• Recognition of competence
• Relevant qualification (NQF 5) Min 8 years’ experience relevant to the position applied for

Competencies

• Enterprise Information Systems / Terminal Operating System ICT Support / Troubleshooting and analysis
• Tasks related to the ICT service delivery framework
• Understand and work with Information Technologies Customer service ICT service/help desk experience
• Knowledge management Tasks related to ICT governance framework
• Communication Terminal operations

Deadline:25th June,2025