Port Worker

Transnet

Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Minimum qualification
Matric / Grade 12
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This role at Transnet is for a Port Worker responsible for providing general labour under supervision. The primary purpose is to ensure a safe and clean working environment and optimized cargo operations within the port. **What you will do** * Clean operational equipment such as ship-to-shore cranes’ windows and cabins. * Inspect container conditions. * Perform reefer monitoring operations. * Open and close rail wagons twist-locks. * Load, off-load, and slack cargo in compliance with standard operating procedures. * Perform hooking/unhooking tasks. * Execute tarping/untarping where applicable. * Place/remove dunnage. * Clean operational areas, rail trucks, plant, workshops, offices, sheds, and ablution facilities as instructed. * Complete applicable documentation, such as accident reports. * Identify correct cargo handling equipment/gear. **Requirements (from the original advert)** Candidates must meet one of the following qualification and experience profiles: * **Option 1:** * Grade 12 / NQF 04 * Minimum of 1 year experience * Port operation experience (added advantage) * Relevant Certificate (added advantage) * **OR Option 2:** * ROC Grade 10 / NQF02 * Minimum of 2 years’ experience * Port operation experience (added advantage) * Relevant Certificate (added advantage) **Who should apply** This position is suitable for individuals who are able to perform general labour tasks in a port environment, focusing on cleanliness, safety, and cargo operations. Ideal candidates will be capable of following instructions, performing physical tasks such as cleaning, loading, and handling equipment, and completing basic documentation. Applicants should have a Grade 12 qualification with at least one year of experience, or an ROC Grade 10 with at least two years of experience. Prior experience in port operations is beneficial but not strictly mandatory. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/port-worker-transnet-2 Source: myjobmag

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Job description

Position Purpose * The provision of labour as directed by supervisor in order to ensure a safe and clean working environment or optimised cargo operation. Position Outputs * Cleaning of operational equipment (such as ship to shore cranes’ windows; cranes’ cabins;etc.) * Inspection of container condition * Reefer monitoring operations * Opening and closing of rail wagons twist-locks * Loading off-loading and slacking of cargo in compliance of standard operating procedures * Hooking/ unhooking * Tarping/ untarping where applicable * Place/ remove dunnage * Cleaning of operational areas, rail trucks, plant, workshops, offices, sheds and ablution facilities as instructed. * Complete applicable documentation i.e. accident reports * Identification of correct cargo handling equipment/ gear Qualifications and Experience * Grade 12 / NQF 04 * Minimum of 1 year experience (Port operation experience added advantage) * Relevant Certificate (Added Advantage) OR ROC Grade 10 / NQF02 * Minimum of 2 years’ experience (Port operation experience added advantage) * Relevant Certificate (Added Advantage)

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