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TRANSNET
SENIOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Operating Division: Transnet NPA
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: NGQ, Aviation Operations, RCB
Location: Durban
Reporting To: Chief Aviation Engineer
Grade: G
Reference: req5185
The closing date is on 29/06/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
To ensure compliance with the South African Civil Aviation Regulations, Part 145 with regard to managing all engineers and maintenance operations at Port of operation as well as maintain high standards and discipline all while ensuring an uninterrupted helicopter service.
Position Outputs
Perform all mandatory periodic inspections (MPI) on TNPA aircraft as determined by local authority and equipment manufacturer.
Rectify all technical defects in accordance with approved procedures.
Ensure airworthiness and readiness of TNPA aircraft for efficient service delivery.
Manage all engineering staff at Port of operation on behalf of the Chief Aviation Engineer.
Ensure that all maintenance activities are performed to the highest standards at Port of operation.
Liaise with the Chief Aviation Engineer on daily basis with regard to operational planning and maintenance issues and requirements.
Ensure that the maintenance facilities are maintained and kept in compliance with SACAA and any other regulatory bodies.
Work closely with the Base Manager with regard to operational planning.
Co-ordinate and plan all MPI’s together with the Chief Aviation Engineer and Maintenance planner.
Facilitate all engineering staff’s HR queries.
Together with the Base Manager keep all stakeholders informed of aircraft status.
Represent Transnet’s AMO during any audits that the SACAA or any other regulatory bodies may conduct.
Ensure that all issues raised relating to airworthiness are dealt with immediately.
Provide information to Senior Manager: Aviation, Operations Manager and Chief Engineer as and when required.
Record all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken as a result of work accomplished.
Maintain sound technical practices.
Thorough knowledge and application of the requirements of the Manual of Procedures, CAR’s of 2011, Approved Schedules, Manufacturers Manuals Airworthiness Directives and Airworthiness Notices.
Accurate trouble isolation of defects and rectification
Certify own work and as well as countersigning work of other engineers as well as junior engineers in training.
Maintain vigilance at all times for discrepancies, which may occur during operation of aircraft and rectify them correctly in the shortest possible time.
Hold current AME license with ratings applicable to TNPA aircraft.
Ensure that TNPA aircraft have valid and correct technical documentation at all times.
Maintain sound technical practices at all times and adhere to airworthiness codes.
Log all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken and work accomplished.
Ensure optimum ground support for TNPA aircraft.
Qualifications and Experience
Hold a valid AME license (Mechanical or Avionic) · Grade 12 · Trade Certificate · Rotorcraft General Certificate or Instruments Equipment Certificate · Engine General Certificate or Avionic Equipment Certificate · Airframe General Certificate or Compass Swing Certificate · Civil Aviation Regulations Certificate · Human Factors Certificate · Safety Management System certificate · Minimum 8 years’ aircraft maintenance experience, 4 of which must be on helicopters. ·Management qualification will be an added advantage · Experience with twin-engine helicopters in an offshore environment will be an added advantage. Competencies Required: Decision making Multi-tasking Meticulous Accuracy Good communication Team work Knowledge required: · Aviation rules and safety guidelines · Helicopter operation procedures & systems · Public safety & security · Transportation systems & procedures. · Aircraft systems, engines & airframes. · Port rules · Customer service · English language proficiency · Mathematical applications · Computers & electronic applications. · Flight theory & engineering practices Skills Required: Good communication Time management Rapid judgement & decision making Operational control Active listening Technical trouble isolation & rectification Vigilance Working with complex machines, tools & devices. Diversity management
Competencies
Perform all mandatory periodic inspections (MPI) on TNPA aircraft as determined by local authority and equipment manufacturer. Rectify all technical defects in accordance with approved procedures. Ensure airworthiness and readiness of TNPA aircraft for efficient service delivery. Manage all engineering staff at Port of operation on behalf of the Chief Aviation Engineer. Ensure that all maintenance activities are performed to the highest standards at Port of operation. Liaise with the Chief Aviation Engineer on daily basis with regard to operational planning and maintenance issues and requirements. Ensure that the maintenance facilities are maintained and kept in compliance with SACAA and any other regulatory bodies. Work closely with the Base Manager with regard to operational planning. Co-ordinate and plan all MPI’s together with the Chief Aviation Engineer and Maintenance planner. Facilitate all engineering staff’s HR queries. Together with the Base Manager keep all stakeholders informed of aircraft status. Represent Transnet’s AMO during any audits that the SACAA or any other regulatory bodies may conduct. Ensure that all issues raised relating to airworthiness are dealt with immediately. Provide information to Senior Manager: Aviation, Operations Manager and Chief Engineer as and when required. Record all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken as a result of work accomplished. Maintain sound technical practices. Thorough knowledge and application of the requirements of the Manual of Procedures, CAR’s of 2011, Approved Schedules, Manufacturers Manuals Airworthiness Directives and Airworthiness Notices. Accurate trouble isolation of defects and rectification Certify own work and as well as countersigning work of other engineers as well as junior engineers in training. Maintain vigilance at all times for discrepancies, which may occur during operation of aircraft and rectify them correctly in the shortest possible time. Hold current AME license with ratings applicable to TNPA aircraft. Ensure that TNPA aircraft have valid and correct technical documentation at all times.
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.
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com
TRACTION LINESMAN
Operating Division: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: TR-COR-CEN-ELE-OHTE Ladder Team 1-BYD
Location: Bayhead
Reporting To: Assistant Foreman: OHTE
Grade: I1X
Reference: req5133
The closing date is on. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
To ensure the optimal utilisation of high voltage overhead track equipment by performing maintenance, alterations, construction and repairs to overhead track equipment, transmission line and negative return circuits according to prescribed quality and safety standards in live and dead working conditions.
Position Outputs
1.To supervise trade hands, infra-assistants, trainee traction linesman, contractors and unauthorised personnel ▪To ensure that all workers have the correct PPE ▪To provide instructions to the team ▪To put control measures in place to ensure that tasks are completed ▪To ensure that the team understands the tasks needed to be performed ▪To explain the dangers involved in the tasks to be performed ▪To maintain a presence on site so that instructions are adhered to ▪To ensure that the right materials and tools are used ▪To ensure that there is sufficient manpower and capacity to perform tasks ▪To render first aid and hazmat when necessary
2.To construct and maintain overhead track equipment (OHTE) according to required standards. ▪To cast foundations and erecting mast poles ▪Rolling, sagging and tensioning wires ▪Ensure that installation and repair bonding (negative returns circuit) is done ▪Isolating and earthing OHTE ▪Ensure that flag protection duties are completed ▪Communicate with train operating personnel and electrical control ▪Basic welding (exothermic and arc welding) ▪Lifting heavy equipment ▪Work to “clearance from” and on live OHTE ▪Alignment of OHTE (Staggering, balancing of striking point) ▪Fault finding on OHTE and return circuit ▪Cable joining /splicing ▪To compile reports for feedback purposes
3.To transport staff and material from the station depot to site and back ▪Conduct a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle ▪Ensure that the material required for the job is in the vehicle ▪Adhere to road regulations ▪Load, secure and unload material from the vehicle
4.To issue work permits ▪Read and analyse the reticulation diagram ▪Communicate with electrical control and CTC ▪Complete and read work permits ▪Open and close track and link switches ▪Apply live line tester and portable earth connection ▪Explain the limits and dangers involved to staff on site ▪Ensure that work permit is understood and signed ▪Ensure that equipment and personnel are clear from the site when cancelling work permit
5.To attend to emergency breakdowns on site ▪Identify affected area (Fault finding) ▪Switch off electrical power ▪Communicate with CTC and electrical control ▪Demarcate the affected area ▪Provide feedback to superior
6.To operate and pilot on track machines and cranes ▪Maintain speed restriction according to Train Working Rules ▪Ontrack RRV ▪Communicate with the CTC ▪To operate AWP and truck mounted hiab jib crane ▪Conduct pre- trip inspection and break test ▪Observe the signals and ensure that they are adhered to ▪To ensure that the line is dead before you start working ▪Observe the clearance when working near the adjacent ‘live’ line ▪Warn (hooter) subordinates of the passing trains on the adjacent lines and machine movement
7.To ensure that workers on site adhere to safety standards ▪Conduct green area / toolbox safety talks before commencement of work ▪Explain dangers and risks involved ▪Explain safe working procedures ▪Make sure that everyone understands what is needed ▪Ensure that flag protection is afforded ▪Make sure that workers are wearing the correct PPE
8.To provide on the job training, coaching and guidance to subordinates, trainees and unauthorised personnel ▪To provide coaching to the new trainees ▪Ensure that the correct working procedures are explained and understood ▪Physically demonstrate the correct way of working ▪To assist and supervise the workers ▪To identify the knowledge gaps and train accordingly
9.To issue reports to the assistant foreman ▪Complete and submit job cards, Sap01 and logbooks ▪Compile reports of incidents when required ▪Provide verbal reports of incidents
Qualifications and Experience
▪Grade 12 (NQF4) Maths and Science ▪Traction Linesman Certificate ▪Category A Red/A Brown certificate ▪Train Working rules ▪Code 29 ▪RRV Certificate ▪Firefighting ▪First Aid ▪Working on heights certificate ▪Welding Certificate ▪Protection Certificate ▪ET1, ET2 ▪Vehicle licence Code C1 with PDP
Competencies
KNOWLEDGE: ▪Standards operating procedures for Infrastructure ▪Safety policy and procedures/Act 85 ▪OHTE equipment ▪Track machines ▪Isolate/earthed 3kv, 25kv, 50kv ▪Train working rules ▪Track occupations work permits procedures ATTITUDES: ▪Conscientious ▪Sense of urgency ▪Safety conscious ▪Results orientated ▪Willing to work shifts ▪Quality orientated ▪Willing to do call SKILLS: ▪Be able to work at heights ▪Physically fit ▪Medical fitness ▪Communication ▪Team working ▪Report writing ▪Developing people COMPETENCIES: ▪Earthing and bonding procedures ▪Train operating systems ▪Safety (working areas) ▪Oxy-acetylene flame cutting ▪Electrical safety instructions ▪OHTE safety regulations ▪Traction Lineman duties (training modules) ▪Maintenance of electrical. 3KV DC, 25 KV or 50 KV AC
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.
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com
SECOND ENGINEER - PORT OPERATIONS
Operating Division: Transnet NPA
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: Marine Services
Location: Saldanha
Reporting To: Tug Master
Grade: I1X
Reference: req5094
The closing date is on 26/06/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
• Forms part of the engine room management team of the harbour craft as second engineer under the direction of the Chief Engineer Officer.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of plant, equipment and machinery, including operational watchkeeping duties, performance or routine and unplanned maintenance in order to ensure a safe and efficient craft service to clients.
• To safeguard Company Assets as per legislative requirements i.t.o. the Merchant Shipping Act.
• Maintain and operate all machinery and equipment aboard crafts.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all machinery and engineering function
Position Outputs
Carry out independent watchkeeping duties in the engine room
Assist with ensuring the correct operation and running of machinery in the engineroom.
Carry out tasks and functions as directed by the Chief Engineer
Carry out routine visual inspection of machinery and equipment as required.
Take necessary readings and soundings as required.
Record the results of all readings, soundings and inspections as required in the relevant logbook.
Report any anomalies discovered on machinery and equipment to the Chief Engineer.
Ensure liquid and pressure levels are correct in all Machinery.
Top-up liquid levels in machinery as required.
Monitor running machinery as required.
Assist with the Safe and efficient operation of Machinery.
Prepare main propulsion machinery for start-up.
Start up and maintain efficient operation of generators/alternators as directed.
Assist with emergency shutdowns as required.
Maintain and repair equipment as required.
Repair and maintain equipment as required.
Disassemble equipment and machinery.
Reassemble equipment and machinery.
Replace defective items on machinery and equipment.
Testing of equipment and machinery as required.
Maintain cleanliness in area of responsibility.
Ensure all waste is cleaned out of the engine room.
Ensure all equipment and materials are cleaned and properly stowed away after use.
Ensure all machinery is cleaned properly.
Ensure engine room is properly clean and wiped down.
Ensure all spillages are properly cleaned up.
Train AB Deck and Engineroom as and when required.
Qualifications and Experience
• Certificate of Competency as Second Engineer (Port Operations) OR • Motorman HG issued in terms of the Merchant Shipping Act OR Officer in charge of engineering watch COC OR • Designated Duty Engineer OR Chief Engineer Officer <1 500kW - Port Operations
Competencies
Knowledge required: • Risk & occupational safety • Quality management systems • Statutory/regulatory bodies • Environmental management principles • NOSA, ISO, OHS Act • Marine operations services • Merchant Shipping Act • SAMSA port marine operations related legislation Skills required: • Leadership • Decision-making • Communication • Building relationships • Managing subordinates • Ability to solve practical technical problems • Procedures and work instructions (SHE integrated Management System, Quality Management System) • Knowledge of life-saving equipment/appliances • Safety techniques/equipment • Record-keeping • Emergency and evacuation procedures • Marine plant, machinery and equipment • Watchkeeping procedures • Marine environment • Housekeeping
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.
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com