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Position Outputs

• The Artisan In Training Programme aims to provide recently qualified apprentices ( with a red seal) with practical work experience, allowing them to apply their academic and vocational or practical knowledge in a real-world environment. This Programme is designed to enhance participants' employability by offering hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to industry-specific tasks. The Artisan In Training Programme is conducted over a period of 24 months.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diesel mechanic
• Trade Test Certificate  
• Trade assessed within the past 4 years  
• Ages between 18 and 35  
• Less than 1-year work experience  
• Must be a South African Citizen

Competencies

• Beginner: Basic understanding of tools and safety procedures. Intermediate: Ability to perform tasks independently with minimal supervision. Advanced: Expert-level skills, capable of supervising and training others.

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Position Purpose

• To ensure reliable operational service of Electrical Sub-stations for train operations and transmission distribution and Traction systems.
• Under general supervision inspect, test, fault finding, repairs and maintain substations traction power supplies, overhead track equipment and transmission lines (all types) to ensure availability and efficient supply of electric power and support for the continuous operations of the company’s electric substation and signalling within company for the running of trains and other operational requirements in accordance with sound knowledge of substation circuitry, safety and business standards. 

Position Outputs

• Responsible for finding and investigating electrical faults within the substation and signal supply points and fixing them after thorough investigation has been conducted based on the approved maintenance program received from the Supervisor or instruction received from the centralised electrical control office Service and maintain high voltage circuit breakers, minimum and bulk oil, SF6 gas and vacuum breakers to detect malfunctioning and any leakages/damages and determine resistance and load for appropriate action plan
• Service and maintain transformers (main and auxiliary) to detect malfunctioning and any leakages/damages and determine if they are in good working condition and decide whether immediate or pre-planned action is required
• Check earthing of current and voltage transformers and the block jointing of secondary side cables to ensure that they are in good working condition by performing the following activities
• Service and maintain 3kV DC silicon diode rectifier and wave filter equipment to detect malfunctioning and any leakages/damages and determine resistance and load for appropriate action plan
• Examine the 3Kv DC Busbar and the under-voltage relay to determine any earth leakage circuits and ensure that under-voltage relay drop out and pick up operations are correct
• Service and maintain high speed circuit breakers to ensure that they are in good condition and repair any detected failures and malfunctions in accordance with sound knowledge of substation circuitry, safety, and business standards
• Service and maintain batteries and battery chargers to ensure that they are in good working condition by checking connection for tightness and adjust them accordingly where applicable and boost charge current in accordance with safety standards and battery ampere hour capacity
• Ensure that the equipment is regenerated by obtaining reading from the PLC microprocessor, analyses and rectifies faults
• Responsible for the safe storage and control of equipment and material kept on his/her vehicle
• Carries out good housekeeping to ensure the working area, machinery and tools are kept clean and tidy after all repairs and maintenance work has been completed
• Perform general administration related to the job by compiling and submitting reports to the Technical Supervisor for work performed and other related matters
• Carries out pre-trip inspection on equipment, road vehicles, road-rail vehicles, employee protective equipment and lifting equipment to ensure that they are in good condition and usable
• Attend to emergency callouts on breakdowns and any equipment failures
• 25kv maintenance of outdoor and Vacuum Circuit Breakers ,11KV OCB and fault finding on faulty breakers
• Seal leaking and sweating Transformers
• Be able to adjust tap changers on the transformer as per required voltages
• Trouble shooting on telecontrol equipment
• Stringing of substation flying busbars
• Installation of 11kv and 25kv Auxiliary Transformers
• High Voltage and medium voltage joining and termination

Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:  

• Grade 12/N3  Trade Test red seal  Minimum of 5 Years experience as an artisan  Working at Heights  Completed all the OBML modules  Be in possession of code B drivers’ licence and be competent and prepared to drive such a vehicle  Passed 6.6kV and 11kV AC course or Electrical power systems course (3 months duration)  Passed training on 3kV DC, 25kv AC, 50KV AC (Electrical Traction System) and Electrical power systems course  A red/brown certificate 6.6kv AC, 11kV AC, 25kV AC, 50Kv AC and 3kV DC  Physically fit  Medical fitness  Good visual acuity

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Position Purpose

• Implement, evaluate and maintain an effective Safety and Quality Management System within the aviation Business Unit.

Position Outputs

• Ensure implementation of a Safety and Quality management system that complies with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements.
• Planning and facilitation of TNPA Aviation Safety and Quality Meetings.
• Ensure an effective incident management process is implemented and sustained.
• Implement and continuously review an Incident/Accident Reporting and Investigation Programme.
• Conduct internal audits/Ad Hoc audits in accordance with Safety and Quality Management System.
• Identify and Coordinate Safety and Quality Training needs and advise management accordingly with respect AOC, AMO and ATO requirements for personnel.
• Ensure that Safety and Quality Risk Assessments are planned, executed and reports compiled and communicated.
• Develop, implement and review Safety and Quality procedures on the Safety and Quality Management platform in accordance with legislative, internal requirements and ensure continuous improvement.
• Implement Regulatory requirements and maintenance thereof on extensions of TNPA aviation scope of approval when business needs arise.
• Ensure legal and other requirements are complied with in terms of safety health and environment disciplines.
• Ensure that incidents are reported to Safety and Quality Manager, Accountable Manager, Regulator, respective OEMs, and attend to their investigations or inquiries when required.
• Conduct and review Safety Risk Assessments in the interest of aviation safety.
• Coordinate Safety and Quality requirements in Projects in accordance with the needs of the aviation Business Unit and ensure alignment with broader organizational strategic objectives.
• Document, Implement and review Safety and Quality Procedures as per the organisational Safety and Quality Management System.
• Coordinate TNPA aviation Safety and Quality Meetings.
• Provide safety data to management committee in Safety and Quality meetings.
• Reporting to TNPA Aviation on matters regarding DIFR or LTIFR
• Ensure regular contribution and participation in Sustainability Management (energy saving and reducing carbon footprint) within aviation operations – quality effort.
• Participate in the performance management process
• Participate in staff meetings as and when required to discuss operational performance, stakeholder concerns, customer service and business matters.
• Live the TNPA values and demonstrate behaviour that is consistent with the culture, ethics and organisational objectives of TNPA.

Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric / Senior Certificate. Hold CPL-H, or ATPL-H, or AME license with helicopter ratings. Matric Certificate. Valid Driver’s License. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the aviation field. Completed SACAA approved or IATA Safety Management System (SMS) course. Completed an approved IATA Quality Management Course will be an advantage. ISO 9001:2008/ ISO9001:2015 / AS 9100C Lead Auditing Certificate will be an added advantage.
   

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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 08/10

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Position Purpose

• Implement, evaluate and maintain an effective Safety and Quality Management System within the aviation Business Unit.

Position Outputs

• Ensure implementation of a Safety and Quality management system that complies with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements.
• Planning and facilitation of TNPA Aviation Safety and Quality Meetings.
• Ensure an effective incident management process is implemented and sustained.
• Implement and continuously review an Incident/Accident Reporting and Investigation Programme.
• Conduct internal audits/Ad Hoc audits in accordance with Safety and Quality Management System.
• Identify and Coordinate Safety and Quality Training needs and advise management accordingly with respect AOC, AMO and ATO requirements for personnel.
• Ensure that Safety and Quality Risk Assessments are planned, executed and reports compiled and communicated.
• Develop, implement and review Safety and Quality procedures on the Safety and Quality Management platform in accordance with legislative, internal requirements and ensure continuous improvement.
• Implement Regulatory requirements and maintenance thereof on extensions of TNPA aviation scope of approval when business needs arise.
• Ensure legal and other requirements are complied with in terms of safety health and environment disciplines.
• Ensure that incidents are reported to Safety and Quality Manager, Accountable Manager, Regulator, respective OEMs, and attend to their investigations or inquiries when required.
• Conduct and review Safety Risk Assessments in the interest of aviation safety.
• Coordinate Safety and Quality requirements in Projects in accordance with the needs of the aviation Business Unit and ensure alignment with broader organizational strategic objectives.
• Document, Implement and review Safety and Quality Procedures as per the organisational Safety and Quality Management System.
• Coordinate TNPA aviation Safety and Quality Meetings.
• Provide safety data to management committee in Safety and Quality meetings.
• Reporting to TNPA Aviation on matters regarding DIFR or LTIFR
• Ensure regular contribution and participation in Sustainability Management (energy saving and reducing carbon footprint) within aviation operations – quality effort.
• Participate in the performance management process
• Participate in staff meetings as and when required to discuss operational performance, stakeholder concerns, customer service and business matters.
• Live the TNPA values and demonstrate behaviour that is consistent with the culture, ethics and organisational objectives of TNPA.

Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric / Senior Certificate. Hold CPL-H, or ATPL-H, or AME license with helicopter ratings. Matric Certificate. Valid Driver’s License. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the aviation field. Completed SACAA approved or IATA Safety Management System (SMS) course. Completed an approved IATA Quality Management Course will be an advantage. ISO 9001:2008/ ISO9001:2015 / AS 9100C Lead Auditing Certificate will be an added advantage.