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Company: Transnet
Location: South Africa
As South Africa continues to strengthen its logistics, freight, and transport infrastructure, Transnet remains at the forefront of economic growth. Working for a major state-owned enterprise offers professionals an opportunity to build a stable career while contributing to vital national supply chains.
Transnet is currently recruiting across several operating divisions, including Transnet Freight Rail, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), and the Transnet Corporate Centre. New job openings span multiple provinces, offering options for technical experts, entry-level candidates, and specialized managers alike.
Current Transnet Job Openings
- Quantity Surveyor
- Port Worker
- Young Professional-in-Training X6
Transnet Internships
- MC&I Engineer
- Internship-Health & Safety
- Internship- Psychology/Social Work/Health Related Qualification
- Internship- Industrial Engineering
- Internship-Transport and Logistics
- Internship-Human Resources
- Internship-Information System
- Internship-Finance
- Internship-Office Management or Office Administration
- Internship-Communication/Public Relations
Detailed Position Breakdowns
Snr Engineer: Electrical
- Location: Durban, South Africa
- Division: Transnet Engineering / Infrastructure
- Role Type: Permanent
This senior technical role requires an experienced electrical engineer to oversee heavy-infrastructure projects, asset maintenance, and electrical systems optimization. Responsibilities include managing engineering teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and executing high-level electrical engineering designs to support rail or port systems. Candidates must possess a relevant engineering degree and professional registration (ECSA) alongside a strong track record in infrastructure management.
Helicopter Day Captain
- Location: Durban, South Africa
- Division: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)
- Role Type: Permanent
Operating out of the busy Durban port system, the Helicopter Day Captain serves as the commander of the aircraft for daytime operations and functions as a co-pilot for night shifts. The primary responsibility is the safe, all-weather transfer of marine pilots onto incoming and departing vessels. This critical role ensures continuous port productivity. Applicants need a Commercial Pilot License (CPL-H) or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL-H) with instrument, night, and winch ratings, alongside a minimum of 2,000 total flight hours.
Strategic and Tactical Sourcing Manager
- Location: Saldanha, South Africa
- Division: Supply Chain Management
- Role Type: Permanent
Based in the Western Cape, this management position focuses on driving procurement efficiencies, managing vendor relationships, and implementing robust sourcing strategies. The successful candidate will align local supply chain efforts with corporate governance frameworks, optimizing expenditures for large-scale operations. Strong expertise in strategic sourcing frameworks, contract negotiations, and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) is highly beneficial.
Specialist: Training (2 years’ Fixed Term Contract)
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Division: Transnet Corporate Centre
- Role Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Transnet Corporate Centre is seeking experienced human resources and training professionals to facilitate large-scale organizational development. This contractual role focuses on delivering full-day culture facilitation, capability building, and employee development programs. Ideal candidates possess a background in industrial psychology, human resources, or education, combined with proven facilitation experience within large corporate structures.
Port Worker
- Location: Ngqura, South Africa
- Division: Transnet Port Terminals (TPT)
- Role Type: Permanent
Located at the Port of Ngqura in the Eastern Cape, this operational role is essential for maintaining daily port efficiency. Port Workers are responsible for general labor duties, cargo handling support, and maintaining a clean, safe working environment under the direction of terminal supervisors. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to enter the maritime logistics sector.
Fire Fighter
- Location: Vryheid, South Africa
- Division: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
- Role Type: Permanent
The risk management and safety division requires dedicated emergency responders to protect personnel, rail infrastructure, and environmental assets. Stationed in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, the Fire Fighter responds to fires, structural emergencies, and hazardous incidents along rail networks. Candidates must hold relevant firefighter qualifications, hazardous materials handling certificates, and valid medical clearance.
Trainee Train Assistant
- Location: Belfast, South Africa
- Division: Transnet Freight Rail (TFR)
- Role Type: Permanent / Training Program
This entry-level position is part of Transnet’s operational pipeline in Mpumalanga. Trainee Train Assistants work directly under a Section Manager to support Train Drivers in the safe and efficient handling of freight locomotives. Responsibilities include monitoring track conditions, observing safety signals, and executing pre-journey inspections. A Grade 12 certificate with mathematics is a standard baseline requirement for this developmental track.
How to Apply for Transnet Vacancies
Transnet utilizes a centralized online recruitment system to process all job applications. To ensure your application is successful, follow these operational guidelines:
- Access the Portal: Visit the official Transnet Careers Portal and register a profile if you are a first-time applicant.
- Complete Your Profile: Fill out your employment history, educational background, and contact information accurately.
- Upload Documents: Ensure a clean, updated CV, certified copies of your South African ID, and relevant certificates/licenses are uploaded in the required formats.
- Track Closing Dates: Application windows for state-owned enterprises are strict. It remains the responsibility of the applicant to submit all documents before the specific closing date listed on the portal for each vacancy.
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