Transnet Vacancies

TRANSNET WORK INTEGRATED TECHNICAL LEARNER -CARPENTRY (CPT, DURBAN, RICHARDS BAY, SALDANHA, EAST LONDON, PE) Operating Division: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) Employee Group: Trainee Department: TA,FOLDRS & FUNC- Youth Development Location: Various Locations Reporting To: pecialist: Youth Development Grade: WITL Reference: req6002 The closing date is on 14/10/2026. 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 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Trainee 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 WIL trainee programme is conducted over a period of 24 months Position Outputs Perform routine maintenance and repairs. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues. Ensure compliance with safety regulations. Maintain tools and equipment in good condition. Document work performed and report to supervisors. Qualifications and Experience • Carpentry Trade Test Certificate • Trade tested within the past 4 years • Youth between 18 and 35 years • Less than 1 years’ experience 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. WORK INTEGRATED TECHNICAL LEARNER - INSTRUMENTATION (TE SALT RIVER, CAPE TOWN ) Operating Division: Transnet Engineering Employee Group: Trainee Department: TA,FOLDRS & FUNC- Youth Development Location: Salt River Reporting To:  Specialist: Youth Development Grade: WITL Reference: eq5971 The closing date is on 13/10/2026. 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 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Trainee 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 WIL trainee programme is conducted over a period of 24 months. Position Outputs Perform routine maintenance and repairs. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues. Ensure compliance with safety regulations. Maintain tools and equipment in good condition. Document work performed and report to supervisors. Qualifications and Experience • Trade Tested Red Seal Certificate: Instrumentation. • Trade tested within the past 4 years. • Youth between 18 and 35 years • Less than 1 years’ experience • Must be a South African Citizen. • If disabled, a confirmation letter from the Doctor must be attached. 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 with PWD and who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division. WORK INTEGRATED TECHNICAL LEARNER PLUMBER - GERMISTON, KOEDOESPOORT, BLOEMFONTEIN, UITENHAGE, DURBAN Operating Division: Transnet Engineering Employee Gr up: Trainee Department:    TA,FOLDRS & FUNC- Youth Development Location: Various Locations Reporting To: Specialist: Youth Development Grade: WITL Reference: req5970 Preview The closing date is on 13/10/2026. 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 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Trainee 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 WIL trainee programme is conducted over a period of 24 months. Position Outputs Perform routine maintenance and repairs. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues. Ensure compliance with safety regulations. Maintain tools and equipment in good condition. Document work performed and report to supervisor. Qualifications and Experience Plumbing Trade Test Certificate. Trade tested within the past 4 years. Less than 1 year work experience. Must be 18 to 35 years. Be a South African citizen. Preference will be given to applicants living with disabilities and Women in line with Transnet Employment Equity objectives. If you have disability, confirmation letter from the doctor must be attached. Competencies Beginner: Basic understanding of tools and safety procedures. Intermediate: Ability to perform tasks independently with minimal supervision. 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. SPECIALIST: ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN X3 (FIXED TERM CONTRACT) Operating Division: Transnet Corporate Centre Employee Group: Non-Permanent Department: People Management and Organizational Effectiveness Location: Johannesburg Reporting To: GM: People Managemnt & Org Effectiveness Grade: D Reference: req5999 THE CLOSING DATE IS ON 13/10/2026. 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 support the development, implementation, and maintenance of organisational structures that align with the organisation's strategic objectives, operating model, governance principles, workforce planning methodologies and job architecture frameworks to ensure organisational effectiveness, efficiency, compliance and alignment to business strategy. • The role is responsible for analysing organisational structures, conducting job design and job evaluation, developing organisational design recommendations, and ensuring compliance with approved organisational design methodologies, policies, and governance frameworks. Position Outputs • Organisation Design: Facilitate organisational design, restructuring and optimisation initiatives aligned with business strategy, operating models and governance requirements. • Operating Model: Support the development and implementation of target operating models and organisational effectiveness initiatives. • Job Design & Evaluation: Develop and review job profiles, conduct job analysis and facilitate job evaluation processes using approved methodologies. • Governance: Ensure organisational structures and design interventions comply with approved policies, standards and governance frameworks. • Stakeholder Management: Provide specialist OD advice and partner with executives, line management, HR and other stakeholders. • Change & Implementation: Support implementation of approved organisational changes and identify associated change impacts and risks. • Workforce Planning: Analyse workforce requirements and trends to identify future workforce needs and support strategic planning. • Reporting & Analytics: Analyse organisational data and provide reports, insights and recommendations to improve organisational effectiveness. • Continuous Improvement: Enhance OD methodologies, tools and standards and benchmark practices against industry standards. Participate in continuous learning and professional development initiatives Qualifications and Experience • Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, Organisational Development, Public Administration, or related field. • Minimum of 8 years' experience in Organisation Design, Organisational Development, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, or a related discipline. • Experience in organisational restructuring and operating model design. • Experience in developing organisational structures and job profiles. • Experience facilitating job evaluation processes. • Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and governance committees • Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19. Competencies • Organisation Design and Operating Model methodologies • Organisational Development • Job analysis and job evaluation • Workforce planning • Governance frameworks • Change management • Labour legislation • HR policies and procedures • Project management. 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 SPECIALIST: CHANGE AND COMMUNICATIONS X3 (FIXED TERM CONTRACT) Operating Division:T ransnet Corporate Centre Employee Group: Non Permanent Department: People Management and Organizational Effectiveness Location: Johannesburg Reporting To: GM: People Managemnt & Org Effectiveness Grade: D Reference: req5998 The closing date is on 13/10/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement. Position Purpose A Change and Communication Specialist helps an organisation successfully implement changes by ensuring that employees understand what is changing, why it is changing, how it affects them, and what they need to do differently. To plan, coordinate and implement change management and communication interventions that enable successful adoption of organisational changes, minimise resistance, maintain employee engagement and ensure that stakeholders are informed, aligned and equipped to transition effectively to new ways of working. Position Outputs Organisation Transformation & Change • Support the development and implementation of Organisation Transformation, Change and Communication strategies and plans. • Research best practices and develop change programmes that support organisational performance and transformation. • Partner with People Management teams and business stakeholders to implement and embed change initiatives. Change Readiness & Organisational Effectiveness • Conduct change readiness and capability assessments and facilitate relevant workshops and interventions. • Provide specialist advice on organisational change, effectiveness, business process re-engineering, structure reviews and culture programmes. • Support strategic transformation projects and organisational effectiveness initiatives. Analytics, Monitoring & Reporting • Develop change and transformation metrics, conduct analytics and provide insights to support decision-making. • Monitor implementation, compliance and effectiveness of transformation and change initiatives. • Prepare reports for relevant stakeholders and governance structures. Communication & Stakeholder Management • Develop and implement change communication plans, stakeholder engagement approaches and communication materials. • Build effective relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation. • Provide specialist support to People Management Leadership in implementing strategic change and transformation programmes. Qualifications and Experience • A 4 year Degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, Humanities or Psychology. • Minimum of 8-10 years’ practical experience in Human Resources, of which 3 must have been in consulting or at management level. • Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing change programmes and initiatives in a medium to large organisation. • Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19. Competencies • Organisation Design and Operating Model methodologies • Organisational Development • Job analysis and job evaluation • Workforce planning • Governance frameworks • Change management • Labour legislation • HR policies and procedures • Project management. 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