Job Openings at Transnet

Position Purpose

• To ensure the safe operation of all electrical equipment, carry out planned maintenance and attend to breakdowns effeciently in order to maintain optimum availability of the 12 Marine vessels.

Position Outputs

• Maintain equipment in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules to ensure optimum tug availability
• Manage On board fault diagnosis and repairs
• Manage operation of plant and auxiliary equipment in accordance with sound marine engineering standards and practices
• Conduct checks of plant and equipment including operational surveillance whilst craft is underway
• Manage periodic lay / overhaul of plant and equipment in conjunction with Marine Technical Manager
• Manage and allocate resources including tools, power tools, spares etc.·
• Train subordinates, mentorship training of trainee chief engineers
• Ensure a safe working environment and the implementation of safe working practices in terms of Company policies and legislative requirements
• Ensure that all legislative, regulatory and Company requirements and procedures are complied with in respect of the marine engineering department on board the tug
• Attend to unplanned breakdowns
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all engine room machinery.
• Maintain equipment on tug according to Transnet’s Code 29 guideline.
• Manage and control Quality Management Systems
• Enforcing TRANSNET environmental policies and standards
• Inculcating TRANSNET values.
• Project Management
• Management information: To provide statistical data, inspections and audits for sound decision making, elimination of deviations from panned processes, respectively.
• Plan, implement and oversee crew safety.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate of Competency as: Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch OR Designated Duty Engineer OR Chief Engineer Officer (<1500 kW Port Operations) Added advantage: • Project Management

Competencies

• Knowledge required: Quality management systems Statutory/regulatory bodies Environmental management principles Project Management NOSA, ISO, OHS Act Marine Operations/Service Merchant Shipping Act. SAMSA Code PFMA PPM AMPP Skills required: Leadership Decision making Communication Building relationship Managing subordinate Ability to solve practical technical problems Procedures and work instructions (SHE integrated Management Sytsem,Quality Management System) Knowledge of life-saving equipment/appliances Safety techniques/equipment Record-keeping Emergency and evacuation procedures Marine plant, machinery and equipment Watch-keeping procedures Marine environment Housekeeping

Dedaline:23rd September,2026

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Position Purpose

• To serve a as a (rating) positioned in a capacity of GPR (Deck or Engine) on a tug, Launch, Pilot Boat, Work Boat or Floating Crane operating within the confine of the port operations area.
• Be responsible for the safe and efficient handling and /or operation of ropes, wires, Winches, capstans, and other deck equipment during the shipping operations,
• To perform maintenance duties on the deck, accommodation, tank, void, and engine room spaces of the crafts including general cleaning and housekeeping thereby ensuring a safe, and reliable and professional delivery of marine fleer services to the client.
• Participate in Bridge and/or Engine Room Resource Management activities as and when required by the Master or Chief Marine Engineers Officer, i.e. perform look out duties on the bridge.
• Be responsible for the efficient and economical use of paints, working tools and consumable stores.
• To safely operate all deck or engine lifting, towing, cleaning and pumping machinery as and when required by the Master and/or Chief Marine Engineer Officer.

Position Outputs

• To safely and efficiently handle ropes, wires, capstans and other deck/engine equipment during shipping operations. To carry out and participate in maintenance duties on deck and/or engine room spaces of the crafts, including (but not limited to) general maintenance and spot chipping of corroded spaces and fendering equipment
• To carry out and participate in maintenance of craft equipment, including (but not limited to) general wash down of internal and external spaces, decks, superstructure, hull and /or engine room and workshop spaces To perform hygienic cleaning of all domestic area including cabins, accommodation, heads and galley thereby ensuring safe and hygienic living conditions are maintained at all times.
• To carry out and participate in splicing of ropes and/or wires and making up of heaving lines as and when required To carry out and participate in routine testing of deck and/or engine room equipment, under the supervision of either a Master and/or Marine Engineer. To carry out and participate in emergency drills and procedures in line with safety requirements and best practices.
• To carry out and participate in berthing duties (where safe to do so), moor/unmoor the craft alongside quays and rig gangways for safe access to vessel. To comply with all safe working instructions and procedures, report and non-conformances to the vessel officers (Marine engineer and/or Master). To carry out reasonable instructions as directed by vessel officers on board (Marine Engineer and/or Master) as determined from time to time for the safe and efficient running of vessels.
• To store and secure equipment in designated areas for safety of vessel. To dispose of waste in designated area/bins. To maintain (at all times) the relevant personal qualifications and certificates of competencies in a valid mode and ensure records are kept safely and readily available for inspection when required.
• To observe at all times the safety standards are followed thereby ensuring promotion of safety and wellbeing culture on board the vessel. To understand and comply all emergency signals and act accordingly. To perform fire and emergency patrols and report accordingly To perform lookout duties.

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Certificate of proficiency as a General Purpose Rating

Competencies

• Knowledge Required:  Knowledge of the deck/engine room working practices as contained in the training manuals.  Safety consciousness safe working practices awareness.  Capable of using own initiatives  Team Player  Conflict Resolution  Client Service orientated  Incident management  OHS Act  Safety, Health, environment and quality policies.  SOLAS Skills Required:  Practical Seamanship  Basic Mechanical Skill  Basic electrical skill  Analytical skill  Literacy skill  Numeracy skill  Steering and lookout duties

Deadline:22nd September,2026

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Position Purpose

• Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites suitable, unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for a two-year graduate development programme, within various functional areas to be provided with both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training to help you build a solid work experience to increase prospects of employability. The programme is structured and mentored for twenty-four months and candidates progress is assessed after every six months to ensure that the programme meets the expectations of both the candidate and TFR.
• This exciting opportunity is aimed at unemployed graduates from the Department of Higher Education & Training registered institutions i.e., Universities, Universities of Technology, Bachelors’ degree at NQF Level 8 or 7 or 6 with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.

Position Outputs

• Successful candidates will be placed for work exposure in the below area:  Sishen Depot - Northern Cape

Qualifications and Experience

• QUALIFICATION: A fully completed bachelor’s degree National Diploma/Degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology/Psychology/Social Work or Related Field/Discipline.
• EXPERIENCE: No prior work experience is required. However, applicants will undergo a recruitment process, and successful candidates will be placed in various Depots, Departments within TFR. CITIZENSHIP: Must be a South African citizen.

Competencies

• Business understanding Administrative Skills Computer Skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team. High levels of integrity and professionalism. A customer-focused attitude towards work and problem-solving. Excellent communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Effective negotiation skills. Ability to liaise effectively with different stakeholders. Politeness and a proactive approach to tasks. Energetic and a self-starter. Assertiveness in dealing with various situations. Conflict Resolution Management Research and Analytical skills

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Position Purpose

• The Project Director (PD) Liquid Fuels reporting to the General Manager, Capital & Strategic Projects, R&D and CI (GM C&SP), is accountable for ensuring the efficient and effective scoping and further development of a Transnet Pipelines (TPL) mega programme/ project in the fuels segment. Cognisance must be taken of the Transnet Group fuel business strategy and the delivery of studies/ projects that form part of the mega programme/ project. The PD has the overall accountability for the scope, cost, schedule and quality management of a fuels mega programme/ project in the study phases and the mega project if approved to be implemented.

Position Outputs

• The PD Liquid Fuels is to use his/ her extensive knowledge of liquid fuel projects and operations business to further develop the roadmap of Transnet Group’s Fuel Strategy translation into a more well defined TPL Liquid Fuels Strategy and implementation plan. The liquid fuel strategy includes for current fuel business and future business eg. MPP Phase IV Tanks, TFIT phase 1 (diesel/ jet fuel) and phase 2 (petrol), PL6 (jet fuel).
• Ensure that the study/ project governance structures eg Sponsor appointment, MANCO, STEERCO are put in place under the Sponsor’s stewardship and endorsed by the GM C&SP and executed safely and in compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, standing instructions and safe working procedures.
• Develop an appropriate organisation structure for set up of the liquid fuels business and execution of the project, identify functions necessary, and select appropriately experienced and competent personnel for specific positions and delegate responsibilities. Identify part-time team members in conjunction with other functional GMs. Ensure that the set up conforms to the requirements of the TPL Programme Management Office (PMO) and is approved by the GM C&SP. Key stakeholders in the PMO are the GM C&SP and the Senior Manager Project Controls.
• Establish specific procedures relevant to fuels business set up and project implementation of each phase and arrange preparation of the Project Charter and Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Identify and apply fuels business best practices in line with ones DoA.
• Identify investment risks, apply lessons learned on projects, implement risk mitigation actions and initiatives.
• Identify and ensure that the studies/ projects are executed safely and in compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, standing instructions and working procedures.
• Set study/ project goals and objectives, identify priorities, clearly communicate these to team members and appropriate other parties, and provide leadership in their implementation. Motivate, ensure commitment and build a results oriented team focused on achieving viable and cost effective outcomes for Transnet.
• Direct, control and manage through project personnel all aspects of the liquid fuel studies including any in-house engineering, procurement, interfaces, administration functions and all external work undertaken by contractors and consultants throughout the study design phases.
• Overview and ensure that work and progress on the liquid fuel studies and mega projects will satisfy the Sponsor(s) and TPL EXCO expectations.
• Maintain a relationship with clients at an executive level.
• Maintain and display clear “ownership” and accountability for delivery of fuel studies and mega projects’ business outcomes.
• Ensure initiation and execution of the work is in accordance with the PEP, such that completion of the study/ project is achieved by the authorised completion date, within the authorised budget and meets the required quality requirements.
• Ensure that all communication channels are effectively operating amongst project team members and other functions and that co-ordination and co-operation between disciplines is occurring.
• Co-ordinate the development of a study/ project budget derived from the initial or proposal budget and a corresponding study/ project implementation schedule. Conduct monthly project progress and cost estimate review meetings. Responsible for finalising decisions with key stakeholders regarding short term/ long terms and capital versus operating cost trade-offs for the liquid fuel business.
• Ensure the final forecast estimate to completion is updated and maintained and that EXCO is briefed monthly of the forecast final costs.
• Monitor and measure the work being executed regularly against schedule, milestone deliverables and study/ capital expenditure budgets.
• Recommend and implement corrective strategies where needed to best meet Transnet’s overall study/ project objectives.
• Transition the study into the project’s execution phase (if it passes gate reviews, business case approval and capital allocation sanctions).
• Set the projects goals and business objectives, including scope, cost, time safety, start-up and risk, etc.
• Ensure adherence to the project’s authorised Scope of Work, monitor scope status and advise the client accordingly.
• Define and delegate the study/ project’s roles and assign levels of approval and authority in accordance with Transnet’s Delegation of Authority (DoA).
• Develops the operating and maintenance strategies, commissioning/ project handover based on owner’s team input if the project progresses to the execution and construction phase.
• Achieve the LTI and injury/incident frequency rate targets as included in the PEP for the study/ project as a whole through demonstrating personal commitment to safety and by implementing systems both in the office and on site (if project progresses to bankable feasibility study and execution) to promote safety awareness and create a “safety first” culture. Fulfil statutory obligations as Safety Administrator for areas of responsibility.
• Be responsible for communication with the client, particularly as regards requests for changes and modifications. Ensure contractual commitments regarding deliverables are met.
• Engage in all decision making about the study/ project’s implementation that is not delegated to subordinate project management.
• Review and approve the monthly study/ project progress report prepared for the client and/ or for distribution to other parties.
• Provide inputs in writing and submission of Business Cases for approval by CAPIC at TPL or FIC at Group level.
• Control the project’s capital if it progresses to feasibility (FEL3) and maintains strict controls on variations and contingency. Manages and recommends changes to FFCs and PCNs on PEPs, other than originally stated.
• Responsible for developing and concluding decisions with the client/ sponsor about the fuels business short term and medium term goals and objectives.
• Sign third party procurement contracts within the approved delegated framework limits as the Client. Manage suppliers, service providers and contracts in terms of performance against project contracts and SLAs.
• Participate and attend Procurement Committee meetings and attend bid clarification meetings.
• Lead, coach and mentor by supporting staff development and skills transfer especially in terms of fuels business knowledge and practices.
• Is to ensure sound capital investment programme/ project planning, execution and management in line with Capital & Strategic Projects business priorities, and aligned with Group and TPL liquid fuel business strategy.
• Is to ensure that for the fuel mega projects has an integrated, planned and co-ordinated approach to enable operations to achieve medium to long term business targets and objectives.
• Is to provide routine and regular feedback to the Project Sponsor(s), the GM C&SP and the relevant functional leadership in Projects (the Senior Manager Project Controls and Principal Construction Manager) on progress, issues and areas of concern.
• Is to be a hands-on senior/ executive manager with significant experience in liquid fuels projects development and execution. As such, he will participate in project related activities, as necessary, during the studies and projects and will be familiar with all aspects of the liquid fuel business projects set up, governance, controls and implementation.
• Has the delegated authority (as per DoA) to make decisions and co-ordinate overall needs and direction related to the liquid fuels business in liaison with the GM C&SP.
• Will review the progress of mega studies/ mega project regularly with the GM C&SP & Senior Manager Project Controls and the business project team as necessary.
• Provides senior level support, advice and guidance to the liquid fuels mega project; and will assist with the resolution of major issues, problems and policy conflicts; removes project obstacles that require high level intervention.
• Will be active in reviewing the scope to ensure it meets his customer needs; endorses scope changes for CPOT approval, signs off major deliverables; and signs off on project approvals to proceed to each succeeding project phase as per the PLP process.
• Fulfils the role of direct liaison officer with TPL Customers and Stakeholders and supports the GM C&SP in terms of Public Regulatory & Government interactions related to the Liquid fuels business.

Qualifications and Experience

•  Mandatory; BSc Eng / B Eng / BSc Honours Construction Management or equivalent  Professional Registration as PrCPM in terms of SACPCMP requirements  Advantageous: Masters / Bachelors in management related disciplines i.e. MBA, MBL, MSc Project Management, BCom is preferred  Professional Registration as Pr Eng in terms of ECSA is preferred.  PMP Certification/ equivalent is preferred. Experience:  Min 12 Years total experience (preferably in hydrocarbons/ petrochemicals) of which  Min 8 years within a Senior Project Management position that meets PrCPM registration and  Min 4 years Technical experience within the Liquid Fuels industry.  Drivers licence code 8 or B

Deadline:25th September,2026

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Position Purpose

• The Database Specialist is responsible for managing, optimizing, and securing databases across (hybrid) cloud and on-premises environments, predominantly on the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform. The role involves designing, implementing and managing database solutions that ensure high availability, performance, and scalability while supporting the organisation’s ongoing transition and migration of from database services between the cloud and on-premises environments.

Position Outputs

• The Database Specialist will: Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure database architectures across hybrid environments.
• Optimize database performance through monitoring, indexing, and tuning strategies.
• Implement and manage data migration from on-premises databases to Azure cloud services (e.g., Azure SQL, Cosmos DB).
• Ensure data security and compliance with regulatory requirements such as POPIA and ISO 27001.
• Provide disaster recovery and backup strategies using Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, and on-premises solutions.
• Collaborate with application, network, and infrastructure teams to support database integration.
• Document database environments, processes, and governance policies.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance using tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and third-party solutions.

Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• ITIL Foundation Certification (advantageous).
• Must have at least two of the following Certification
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate.
• Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Administrator.
• Oracle Database Certification (for organizations using multiple database platforms).
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) – for managing containerized databases.
• CompTIA Security+ (for database security expertise) Certified Database Administrator) a plus.

Standard Job Requirements

• Driver’s license code 08
• Travel as required and approved.

Competencies

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Database Management Systems (DBMS): Expertise in managing SQL-based systems (e.g., SQL Server, Azure SQL) and NoSQL systems (e.g., Cosmos DB, MongoDB).
• Cloud Integration: Proficiency in Azure data services such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Factory.
• Performance Tuning: Advanced skills in indexing, query optimization, and database tuning.
• Data Migration: Experience in migrating large-scale databases to the cloud using tools like Azure Database Migration Service (DMS).
• Data Security: Strong knowledge of encryption, role-based access control, and compliance requirements like POPIA.
• Backup and Recovery: Proficiency in designing and managing database backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions in hybrid environments.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and third-party database performance monitoring tools.
• Automation: Skills in automating routine tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, or Python.
• Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of database configurations, schemas, and processes.

Soft Skills Required

• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues effectively.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with infrastructure, application, and security teams.
• Adaptability: Quickly adapt to changing environments and technologies.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy and precision in managing data and processes.
• Leadership: Guide teams during migrations and service transitions, providing mentorship to junior members.
• Strategic Thinking: Align database strategies with business goals and long-term organizational objectives.

Deadline:25th September,2026