Employer: Transnet Artisan: General Duties Operating Division:Transnet Property Employee Group:Non Permanent Department:RMD Western Cape Region Location:Cape Town Reporting To:Regional Maintenance Manager Grade:I1 Reference:req4831 The closing date is on 29/04/2026. 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 provide a property maintenance service through excellent workmanship, leadership within the Maintenance Team and organisation of work schedules.The primary focus encompasses maintenance, repair and minor new-works interventions in the trades of plumbing, carpentry, painting, shop-fitting, glazing, welding and basic masonry. Position Outputs Maintenance, repairs and minor new works. Quality Inspections of all maintenance work performed by department and external contractors Time keeping. Administration and coordination: Assist managing resource (Material and labour) requirement Stand-by Duties Vehicle log sheet Special requests and problem solving. Plumbing: (high frequency) Water reticulation systems such as taps, piping and geysers. Drainage and sewerage systems. Toilets, urinals, baths, basins and showers. Sprinkler and watering systems. Carpentry: (regular) Doors. Cupboards and shelving. Furniture. Ad-hoc requests. Ceiling repairs and minor installations Painting: (regular) Interior walls, ceilings windows and diverse fittings. Exterior walls, roofs, guttering and diverse fittings. Road marking. Fixtures such as poles and signs. Shop-fitting: (high frequency) Geysers (non-electrical). Classroom equipment such as white boards and rails. Office fitting. Glazing. Structural, such as walls, ceilings and flooring.Masonry: (low frequency) Manholes and drainage. Small retaining walls and minor structures. Interior patching, plastering and crack repairs. Plastering Tiling General: Roads and paving. Use of hand and power tools Signage. Welding. Fences and gates. Compliance to safety standards and legislation Working at heights and sometimes in confined spaces. Locks and keys. Ad-hoc requests. Qualifications and Experience Formal Trade Test: plumbing or Qualification(s) from a recognized training institution in plumbing and either painting, shop-fitting, carpentry or welding. At least three years of experience in the field of civil maintenance, with plumbing or shop-fitting as one of the disciplines. Experience in other areas of civil maintenance will be an advantage. Competencies • Self Management • Operational Execution • Business Acumen • Results Driven • Judgement & Decision Making • Planning & Execution • Technical Credibility • Digital Literacy • Data Management • Customer focus • Managing Risk • Stress Management • Self-awareness • Learning Orientation • Resilience • Grit • Personal Brand • Self Discipline • Accountability • Time Management • Positive thinking • Goal Setting • Interpersonal Adaptability • Adaptability • Ethical Leadership • Team Inspiration • Living the Transnet Values • Governance, risk and Compliance (GRC) Strategy • Performance Culture Review • Integrity and ethical conduct • Safety Practices • GRC Performance Strategies • Monitoring and reporting 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