Transnet Vacancies

TRANSNET MASTER ELECTRICIAN Operating Division: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) Employee Group: Permanent Department: RN-COR-CEN-ELE-Subs & Distrib B-KYN-CAR Location: Christiana Reporting To: Technical Supervisor Grade: 3 Reference: req6010 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 To ensure reliable operational service of Electrical Sub-stations for train operations and transmission distribution and Traction systems. Under general supervision inspect, test, fault finding, repairs and maintain substations traction power supplies, overhead track equipment and transmission lines (all types) to ensure availability and efficient supply of electric power and support for the continuous operations of the company’s electric substation and signalling within company for the running of trains and other operational requirements in accordance with sound knowledge of substation circuitry, safety and business standards. Position Outputs 1.     Responsible for finding and investigating electrical faults within the substation and signal supply points and fixing them after thorough investigation has been conducted based on the approved maintenance program received from the Supervisor or instruction received from the centralised electrical control office Service and maintain high voltage circuit breakers, minimum and bulk oil, SF6 gas and vacuum breakers to detect malfunctioning and any leakages/damages and determine resistance and load for appropriate action plan. 2. Service and maintain transformers (main and auxiliary) to detect malfunctioning and any leakages/damages and determine if they are in good working condition and decide whether immediate or pre-planned action is required. 3. Check earthing of current and voltage transformers and the block jointing of secondary side cables to ensure that they are in good working condition by performing the following activities. 4. Service and maintain 3kV DC silicon diode rectifier and wave filter equipment to detect malfunctioning and any leakages/damages and determine resistance and load for appropriate action plan. 5. Examine the 3Kv DC Busbar and the under-voltage relay to determine any earth leakage circuits and ensure that under-voltage relay drop out and pick up operations are correct. 6. Service and maintain high speed circuit breakers to ensure that they are in good condition and repair any detected failures and malfunctions in accordance with sound knowledge of substation circuitry, safety, and business standards. 7. Service and maintain batteries and battery chargers to ensure that they are in good working condition by checking connection for tightness and adjust them accordingly where applicable and boost charge current in accordance with safety standards and battery ampere hour capacity. 8. Ensure that the equipment is regenerated by obtaining reading from the PLC microprocessor, analyses and rectifies faults. 9. Responsible for the safe storage and control of equipment and material kept on his/her vehicle. 10. Carries out good housekeeping to ensure the working area, machinery and tools are kept clean and tidy after all repairs and maintenance work has been completed. 11. Perform general administration related to the job by compiling and submitting reports to the Technical Supervisor for work performed and other related matters. 12. Carries out pre-trip inspection on equipment, road vehicles, road-rail vehicles, employee protective equipment and lifting equipment to ensure that they are in good condition and usable. 13. Attend to emergency callouts on breakdowns and any equipment failures. 14. 25kv maintenance of outdoor and Vacuum Circuit Breakers ,11KV OCB and fault finding on faulty breakers. 15. Seal leaking and sweating Transformers. 16. Be able to adjust tap changers on the transformer as per required voltages. 17. Trouble shooting on telecontrol equipment. 18. Stringing of substation flying busbars. 19. Installation of 11kv and 25kv Auxiliary Transformers. 20. High Voltage and medium voltage joining and termination. Qualifications and Experience ▪ Grade 12/N3 ▪ Trade Test red seal ▪ Minimum of 5 Years experience as an artisan ▪ Working at Heights ▪ Completed all the OBML modules ▪ Be in possession of code B drivers’ license and be competent and prepared to drive such a vehicle ▪ Passed 6.6kV and 11kV AC course or Electrical power systems course (3 months duration) ▪ Passed training on 3kV DC, 25kv AC, 50KV AC (Electrical Traction System) and Electrical power systems course ▪ A red/brown certificate 6.6kv AC, 11kV AC, 25kV AC, 50Kv AC and 3kV DC ▪ Physically fit ▪ Medical fitness ▪ Good visual acuity Competencies KNOWLEDGE: ▪ Electrical maintenance ▪ Electrical system ▪ Safety policy and procedures/Act 85 ▪ High voltage safety instruction ▪ Fleet management policy and procedures ▪ Electrical Norms and standards ▪ Material and equipment ▪ Wiring premises ▪ (SABS0142 of 1993) ▪ SANS 3000-4 ▪ High voltage SKILLS: ▪ Analytical ability ▪ Problem solving ▪ Fault finding ▪ Teamwork ▪ Report writing ▪ Schematic diagrams reading ▪ Decision making and business acumen. ▪ Time management ▪ First aid ▪ Fire fighting ▪ Computer Literacy ▪ Communication/Networking ▪ Interpersonal skills ▪ Conflict Management ▪ Negotiation ▪ Project Management ▪ Decision Making ▪ Supervisory ▪ Root cause analysis ▪ Work under pressure ▪ Leadership ▪ Team building ▪ Ability to manage and coordinate resource and teams efficiently ATTITUDES: ▪ Quality orientated ▪ Self confidence ▪ Cost conscious ▪ Results orientated ▪ Reliable ▪ Safety conscious ▪ Senses of urgency ▪ Responsible ▪ Positive attitude ▪ Fair decision making ▪ Approachable ▪ Leadership ▪ Right temperament 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: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS Operating Division: Transnet Pipelines Employee Group: Permanent Department:    eople Management Location: Durban Central Reporting To:  Snr Specialist: Org Effectiveness Grade: F Reference: req6000 The closing date is on 15/10/2026. 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 be conversant with all aspects of the Employee Wellness Programme as to provide Line with appropriate guidance and support when dealing with employees. Market the use of these various EAP services so that Line can optimise the productivity of employees by showing support and commitment to the employees’ wellbeing. Manage and monitor the implementation of the various EWP Services. Position Outputs Manage and Lead the Employee Wellness Programme Function. • Manage the implementation and roll-out of all various Wellness Services &Programmes as • per the national roll-out and implementation plan. • Interpret and fully understand the various Employee Wellness policies, processes, • procedures, standards, and guidelines. • Interface with other business partners like employee relations, recruitment, training, • administration etc. • Be responsible for the overall planning, coordination and implementation of all Wellness • interventions like Wellness Days, Education Sessions, Training Sessions etc. • Manage Medical bookings and risk pool and administration thereof at OD Level. • Manage the swift resolution of queries. • Provide constant and ongoing coaching and support to: • Local management regarding the usage and application of various aspects of Wellness services to maximise the benefits offered to employees. • Administrator regarding their role and responsibilities within the Wellness Function • Ensure local stakeholders’ support for the Wellness Function by regularly engaging and • communicating with them. • Monitoring and implementation of Wellness implementation plans. • Be responsible for the implementation of training sessions / education sessions /workshops / wellness days or any other Wellness related initiative by: • Implementation and the coordination of various tasks with relevant providers /facilitators. • Implement the logistical arrangements for all the Occ. Health & Wellness sessionsaccording to the wellness plans. • Communicate and create awareness of these sessions amongst the relevantstakeholders. • Compile reports where requested after completion of these interventions. • Conduct training as and when required on Wellness related topics. • Support and assist the administrator in their role • Implementers of the Wellness Services. • Integrate Wellness issues into People Management by interpreting these issues and integrating it into People Management processes. • Support and guide managers and/ with concerns/uncertainties on how to deal with troubled employees. Manage the implementation of the EWP Services • Engage with stakeholders. • Implement local communication initiatives. • Identify and manage ways to promote Wellness Services other than what is on the National. • Market and promote the Employee Wellness Service through: • Identifying the various stakeholders, channels of communication and forms of communication applicable Communication Plan. • Ensure all the employees, managers, and other stakeholders understand the Wellness Services and the effective utilization thereof. • Coordinate the onboarding and induction relating to Wellness for new employees and managers. Liaise with contracted service Providers • Assess and review the services provided by service providers and report non-compliance. • immediately. • Ensure compliance with Transnet policies, procedures, standards and government regulations • Implement customer and consumer satisfaction surveys according to contract terms and Transnet requirements. • Monitor and investigate all complaints in respect of any service providers and ensure that complaints have been appropriately dealt with. • Evaluate the Wellness Services at a Local level. • Assist in the Evaluation of the Wellness Function in respect of outcomes, goals accomplished and return on investment in line with Service Contracts and report findings. • Evaluate the effectiveness of training and workshops provided by the service providers. Liaise with the various service providers within the EWP • Coordination of the relationship between the local area / region and the service provider representatives / accounts managers. • Implementation of recommendations made by specialists / counsellors. • Coordinate communication across service providers. Provide feedback on a regular basis • Coordinate the distribution of information through the appropriate channels to relevant stakeholders. • Update local management and Specialist Occupational Health & Wellness Reporting outcomes. • Provide any additional feedback as required by the Specialist Occupational Health &Wellness and/or Transnet Corporate Office. Qualifications and Experience • A relevant four-year Degree: Industrial Psychology or BA(SW) or NQ7 Level is required. • A minimum of at least five years relevant experience in a similar human resources management role is required. • Registration with any of the following Councils or Bodies or any relevant one that is not listed: South African Council for Social Services Professionals (SACSSP); Employee Assistance Profession South Africa (EAPSA); South African Nursing Council (SANC); Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). • Driver’s license code 08 • Travel as required and approved Competencies • In-depth knowledge of Employee Wellness theory and practice. • Broad knowledge of talent EAP, wellness programmes, occupational health and integrated Generalist Human Resource practices. • Relevant and applicable legislation (i.e. Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Traditional Healers Act etc.) • Sound knowledge of, and insight into data management and analysis. • Knowledge of Transnet HR policies, processes, and procedures. • Exposure in managing projects. • Computer literacy on MS Office (all) • Knowledge of principles and procedures for performance management and talent management. Behavioural Competences: • Strategic Thinking • Commercial Awareness • Innovating • Inspiring People • Managing Talent • Leading Change • Embracing Diversity • Lead Business Performance • Strategic Decision Making • Business Acumen • Analysing • Communicating Effectively • Collaborating and Networking • Service Orientated • Persuading and Influencing • Leading Governance • Leading Safety Practice • Leading Risk Management • Learning and Applying Expertise • Resilience • Emotional Intelligence • Vigour & Personal Drive 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.