TRANSNET

 

 

 

SPECIALIST: TRAINING (2 YEARS' FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

Operating Division: Transnet Corporate Centre

Employee Group: Non-Permanent

Department: HR, People Management & Org Effectiveness

Location: Johannesburg

Reporting To:  Specialist: Culture &Employee Experience

Grade: F

Reference: req4937

 

The closing date is on 21/05/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

 

Position Purpose

Transnet is on an organisation-wide culture transformation journey aimed at embedding sustainable behaviour change and creating healthy, high-performing workplaces. Central to this journey is the facilitation of structured culture programmes designed to support awareness, learning, healing, and behavioural alignment.

Transnet therefore seeks to appoint a panel of experienced organisational culture facilitators (fixed-term contractors) to deliver full-day culture training programmes across the business on an as-needed basis over a two-year period.

Successful facilitators will play a critical role in enabling meaningful dialogue, supporting emotional processing, and creating psychologically safe environments in line with Transnet’s culture objectives.

 

Position Outputs

1. Programme Facilitation

• Facilitate full-day organisational culture workshops across Transnet in accordance with approved programme designs, facilitator guides, and material (to be provided).

• Deliver content with consistency, integrity, and fidelity to Transnet’s culture framework while remaining responsive to group dynamics.

• Apply adult learning principles and participatory facilitation techniques to ensure inclusive engagement.

• Co facilitate sessions where required and collaborate effectively with fellow facilitators and programme leads.


2. Creating Safe and Developmental Learning Spaces

• Create and maintain a psychologically safe environment that encourages open dialogue, trust, and respect.

• Support programme participants through emotional processing, difficult conversations, and reflective group dialogue.

• Manage sensitive topics such as workplace trauma, conflict, trust, values misalignment, and behavioural impact with professionalism and care.

• Apply trauma-informed and healing-centred facilitation practices to prevent re traumatisation and support learning.


3. Capacity Building and Alignment

• Attend and successfully complete Train-the-Trainer (TTT) sessions facilitated by Subject Matter Experts to gain:

o A deep understanding of programme intent, outcomes, and behavioural expectations

o Alignment on facilitation standards, language, boundaries, and escalation protocols

• Demonstrate continuous learning and improvement through reflective practice and feedback incorporation.


4. Programme Administration and Logistics

• Utilise own personal laptop for facilitation and programme administration purposes. • Travel extensively across Transnet sites in the following provinces:

o Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Free State, Northern Cape, Limpopo, and North West

• Submit all required information and documentation timeously to support travel and accommodation arrangements (booked and paid for by Transnet).

• Confirm daily attendance of employees to the Project Lead to enable accurate SAP updates and training progress reporting.


5. Reporting, Feedback and Insights

• Compile and submit monthly written feedback reports to Programme / Project Leads, including:

o Participant receptiveness and engagement levels

o Emerging themes, questions, concerns, and resistance points

o Observed behavioural patterns and learning insights

• Provide post-session verbal and written feedback to programme leads, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommendations for continuous programme improvement.

• Escalate critical issues appropriately in line with agreed ethical and governance protocols.

 

Qualifications and Experience

• B Degree in Human Resource Management, or

• National Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management, or

• Degree / Diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Organisational Development, Industrial Psychology, or related field

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in facilitation, preferably within:

o Organisational culture change

o Trauma-informed or healing-centred interventions

o Change management or leadership development programmes

• Experience working with diverse groups in corporate, operational, or community-based environments.

• Coaching experience (individual or group) will be an advantage.

Standard Job Requirements

• Valid Code 08 driver’s licence • Willingness and ability to travel extensively for extended periods, as required and approved.

 

Competencies

• Strong emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and empathy

• Advanced facilitation and group dynamics management skills

• Ability to handle highly sensitive, emotive, and complex discussions

• Conflict resolution and courageous conversation facilitation

• Knowledge of trauma counselling principles (non-clinical application)

• Understanding of learning and development industry standards, adult learning principles, and facilitation ethics

• Knowledge of skills development legislation, regulations, and practices (e.g., SETA landscape – advantageous)

• High levels of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and resilience

• Familiarity with Transnet’s values and organisational culture (preferred).

 

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.

 

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PORT WORKER

Operating Division: TPT Ngqura CT

Employee Group: Non-Permanent

Department: TPT, Operations, EC

Location: Ngqura

Reporting To:  

Grade: HRLYL1

Reference: req4917

 

The closing date is on 18/05/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

 

Position Purpose

The provision of labour as directed by supervisor in order to ensure safe and clean working environment or optimized cargo.

 

Preference will be given to People living with disabilities, female applicants and/or applicants residing in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.

 

Position Outputs

•Cleaning of operational equipment (such as ship to shore cranes’ windows; cranes’ cabins; etc.)

Inspection of container condition

•Reefer monitoring operations

•Opening and closing of rail wagons twist-locks

•Loading off-loading and slacking of cargo in compliance of standard operating procedures

•Hooking/ unhooking

•Tarping/ untarping where applicable

•Place/ remove dunnage

•Cleaning of operational areas, rail trucks, plant, workshops, offices, sheds and ablution facilities as instructed.

•Complete applicable documentation i.e. accident reports

•Identification of correct cargo handling equipment/ gear

 

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements •Grade 12 / NQF 04 •Minimum of 1 year experience (Terminal Experience)

 

Competencies

Knowledge Required: * Terminal Layout * Safety * Stack Positions Skills Required: * Attention to detail * Cleanliness

 

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.

 

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FIRE FIGHTER

Operating Division: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)

Employee Group: Permanent

Department: TR-SAF-Safety Management-SIN

Location: Vryheid

Reporting To: Chief Fire Officer

Grade: J2

Reference: req4840

 

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

Provide protection of life, property and the environment by responding to fire and emergency situations, conduct fire prevention duties, up keeping and servicing of fire equipment.

 

Position Outputs

1. Maintain Operational Readiness 2. Maintenance of fire equipment 3. Perform all specialized procedures in dealing with emergency other incidents 4. Adhere to Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies and procedures 5. Adhere to Transnet, policies, procedures and Guidelines 6. Caring for other person’s live and/or assets without favour and/prejudice

7. Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholder/clients and co-workers. 8. Perform fire patrols after hours. 9. Inspection of Dangerous Goods Freight Staged in Marshalling yards 10. Fire and equipment inspections of cargo sheds, warehouse and other structures. 11. Fire protection duties on cargo and chemical tankers and explosives. 12. Commands incident site until arrival of higher authority. 13. Handling of all Hazmat and fire equipment.

14. Man the fire control room. 15. Man fire equipment on board tugs during vessel incidents. 16. Standby and inspection of hot work sites. 17. Inspection and testing of fire detection, fire suppression and sprinkler systems. 18. Grain elevator inspections (threat of dust explosions). 19. Hot work inspection on vessels, Rail Network, and depot construction sites 20. Perform any other function as directed by a person having authority.

 

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications • Grade 12 • Fire Fighter 1 (SAQA/IFSAC - International Fire Safety Accreditation Congress) accredited. • Hazmat Awareness (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited. • Fire Fighter 2 (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited. • Hazmat Operational (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited. • First Aid (level 3) or Basic Ambulance Assistants Certificate. • Be in possession of a valid driver license (minimum C1) with PrDP

 

Competencies

Knowledge: • Knowledge of Port/ Rail Services operations • Knowledge of hazardous substances labels • Fire engineering Science • Fire Safety • Hazmat awareness (Dangerous Goods) • Knowledge of corporate standards / instructions • Knowledge of occupational health and safety • Knowledge of harbour regulations/Port Rules • Fire Brigade Services Act 99 of 1987 • Basic Knowledge of the SANS Codes of Practice: SANS 10090, SANS 10400,SANS10087, SANS 10089, SANS 3000 Attributes: • Hard working • Team leader • Exemplary • Punctual • Honest • Team Work. Skills Required: • Computer skills • Communication Skills • Interpersonal skills

 

 

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

 

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