Transnet Vacancies

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**Overview** This is a permanent Technician role within Transnet's Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) division, specifically in the TR-COR-CEN-TEL-Maint Telecoms-IST-JHB Department, located in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will report to a Technical Manager at Grade G. The core purpose of this position is to manage the maintenance, installation, repair, and problem-solving of various Radio Telecommunications equipment used by Transnet, including microwave, trunked and open channel radio networks, base station, mobile, and handheld radio peripherals, telemeters, and potentially marine radio and navigational equipment. The incumbent will also lead the Radio Telecommunications team in their assigned geographical area. **What you will do** * Conduct scheduled routine preventative maintenance as per MICA on Radio network and peripheral equipment and Radio transmission media to maintain full functionality within service and operational specifications. * Be responsible for new installations, commissioning of new equipment, and programming. * Perform corrective maintenance on Radio telecommunication and associated equipment, including testing, repairing, replacing faulty items, and re-commissioning systems. * Provide regular feedback on progress/clearance of faults to the Technical Command Centre (TCC), customers, and maintenance controllers for fault notification updates and time recording. * Supervise staff and conduct regular progress meetings to ensure timely and effective preventative and corrective maintenance. * Complete various reports (MICA, maintenance, technical, vehicle, overtime, fault, open notification) to monitor, control, and complete administration processes. * Implement Transnet's Risk Management program daily through level one meetings, green areas, safety talks, and WSWP (written safe work procedures) task observations to ensure employee compliance with safety policies and procedures. * Communicate regularly with the Technical Manager or TCC and customers to provide feedback on outstanding faults and installations as per customer expectations/needs. * Coordinate attendance for planned training for subordinates, students, peers, and new appointees as per agreed Individual Development Plans. * Undergo regular training to stay competent in new technologies and equipment, and engage in self-study to acquire recent knowledge and skills. * Maintain site files to include current records/information of equipment on each site. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * T3/S4/ National diploma (Electrical Light Current) 22/2/2 dated 28 December 1990 * Registered as an Engineering Technician with ECSA * Five years’ experience in Telecommunication Radio * Be in possession of a valid (Code EB) driver's licence * C-Green certificate * First Aid (level 2) * Fall protection & Fall Arrest * Competent to drive a light & 4x4 vehicle safely * Be able to resolve problems alone on radio networks & peripherals equipment up to component/module level * Be competent to work under live electrical wires * Safety conscious * Be able to work with and lead teams of different cultures * Prepared & physically competent to work at heights * Be able to do physically demanding work **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an Engineering Technician with a National Diploma in Electrical Light Current, registered with ECSA, and possessing at least five years of experience in Telecommunication Radio. They should be proficient in RF radio, microwave, electronics, and computer literacy, with knowledge of trunked and open channel radio networks, analogue and digital radio principles, and relevant radio peripheral equipment. Experience with Train Telemeter systems and Transnet's Safety management systems is essential, with an understanding of Marine radio and ship navigational aids being beneficial for certain geographic areas. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, supervision, conflict handling, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Candidates should exhibit a safety-oriented, team-oriented, decisive, customer-focused, and service-oriented attitude, with a drive for results, cost consciousness, attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to work independently. They must be self-confident, self-driven, precise, quality assured, and prepared to work extended or irregular hours and perform physically demanding work, including at heights and under live electrical wires. The role also requires the ability to safely drive light and 4x4 vehicles and effectively lead diverse teams. 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. **Deadline** 30/09/2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/transnet-vacancies-27 Source: govpage

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