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TRANSNET
WORK INTEGRATED TECHNICAL LEARNER: DIESEL MECHANIC (RICHARDS BAY & DURBAN)
Operating Division: Transnet Port Terminals
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: TAFOLDRS & FUNC YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Location: Various Locations
Reporting To: Specialist: Youth Development
Grade: WITL
Reference: req6108
The closing date is on 06/11/2026. 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 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.
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 • Youth between 18 and 35 years • Less than 1 year work experience. • Be a South African
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.
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.
SAFETY & QUALITY OFFICER: AVIATION
Operating Division: Transnet NPA
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: NGQ, Aviation Safety & QA, DNR
Location: Durban
Reporting To: Safety & Quality Manager
Grade: G
Reference: req6093
The closing date is on 04/11/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
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
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.
Competencies
· Ability to work alone. · Attention to detail · High quality outputs with regards to safety matters. · Flexibility and adaptability. · Deadline driven.
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
