Sector Specific Trainee
Operating Division: TPT POD Corporate H/O
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: TPT, Operations, EC
Location: South Africa
Reporting To: Senior Manager: Training & Development
Grade: SSTFT
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
The purpose of the Training Programme is to develop a pipeline for key roles within Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) through a structured 12-month training programme. The programme seeks to place learners in specific areas within TPT according to their academic background, career aspirations and business requirements.
Preference will be given to candidates residing in the Buffalo City Municipality.
Position Outputs
Perform daily task as specified per equipment.
Handle commodities in line with daily operational requirements
Complete logbook as well record equipment defects.
Handling of data terminals where applicable.
Maintain work related radio communication.
Monitor equipment performance during operation to establish defects.
Report incidents / accidents.
Report daily operational occurrences.
Operation of safety equipment when required (fire extinguisher).
Adhere to terminal safety policies and procedures.
Sign on to the terminal operating system (Navis).
Follow on screen directives using Navis.
Acknowledge task complete at end of instruction cycle.
Qualifications and Experience
• Grade 12/ Matric • (Advantageous: TVET N6 in Logistics/Transport) •Must have valid Code EB Drivers license
Competencies
Knowledge Terminal Safety Rules & Regulations Various types of cargo and equipment Terminal layout Skills Communication Literacy Defensive Driving Hand-eye-coordination Depth perception Planning Time management Problem solving Good judgement Computer Literacy Attitudes Ethical Punctual Safety driven Deadline driven Team player
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
Closing Date 06 February 2026
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