Transnet Work Integrated Technical Learnerships 2026 / 2027
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Certificate / N-level / trade
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview Transnet offers a 24-month Work Integrated Technical Learner Programme for the 2026/2027 intake. This programme is designed for recently qualified South African youth who have completed artisan trade tests in Carpentry, Instrumentation, and Plumbing, and hold a Red Seal certificate (where applicable for Instrumentation). It aims to provide participants with practical workplace experience, hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to industry-related duties in real working environments across various locations in South Africa. What you will do Successful candidates, specific to their chosen trade (Carpentry, Instrumentation, or Plumbing), will generally be expected to: * Perform routine maintenance and repairs. * Diagnose and troubleshoot problems/technical faults. * Follow/ensure compliance with safety regulations/requirements. * Maintain tools and equipment. * Record/document work completed. * Report to supervisors. Requirements (from the original advert) The requirements vary by specific trade opportunity: **For Work Integrated Technical Learner – Carpentry:** * Carpentry Trade Test Certificate. * Completed trade test within the past four years. * Be between 18 and 35 years old. * Less than one year of work experience. **For Work Integrated Technical Learner – Instrumentation:** * Trade Tested Red Seal Certificate in Instrumentation. * Completed trade test within the past four years. * Be between 18 and 35 years old. * Less than one year of work experience. * Be a South African citizen. * Applicants living with disabilities should attach a confirmation letter from a medical doctor. **For Work Integrated Technical Learner – Plumbing:** * Plumbing Trade Test Certificate. * Completed trade test within the past four years. * Less than one year of work experience. * Be between 18 and 35 years old. * Be South African citizens. * Applicants with disabilities should attach a medical confirmation letter. **General Competencies (applicants should demonstrate):** * Basic understanding of tools and safety procedures. * Ability to perform technical tasks. * Ability to work independently with limited supervision. * Good practical problem-solving ability. * Ability to follow workplace procedures and instructions. Who should apply This programme is open to suitably qualified South African youth who: * Have recently completed an artisan trade test, holding a relevant Trade Test Certificate (or Red Seal Certificate for Instrumentation). * Completed their trade test within the past four years. * Are between 18 and 35 years old. * Have less than one year of work experience. * Are South African citizens (mandatory for Instrumentation and Plumbing roles). * Demonstrate a basic understanding of tools and safety, ability to perform technical tasks, work independently, possess good practical problem-solving ability, and can follow workplace procedures and instructions. * Individuals living with disabilities are encouraged to apply and must attach a medical confirmation letter. * Preference may be given to women and persons with disabilities for the Plumbing role, and to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in line with Transnet’s Employment Equity Plan and organisational targets. Deadline * Carpentry: 14 October 2026 * Instrumentation: 13 October 2026 * Plumbing: 13 October 2026 Reference Original posting: https://careers.transnet.net/ Source: studentroom
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