Transnet Company is currently accepting applications from motivated and exceptional young graduates for Transnet Graduate Trainee Program in Marine technology. The Company workplace offers outstanding opportunities aimed towards attracting results driven individuals who are suitably qualified and who can aspire to even greater heights in the company.
During the various trainee courses, learners will be experienced the multi-million rand full-mission Ship Handling Simulator. It is used to train Marine Pilots and Tug Masters, bringing them up to par with the International Standards Training, Certification and Watch-keeping (STCW) requirements and refining their skills with refresher training.
Company/Organization(s): Transnet South Africa
Program Location: South Africa
Program Duration: Not Stated
Available Slot: Several
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor degree & Masters
Nationality: All nationalities
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Transnet Graduate Trainee Program 2024 | What to Expect
In addition, the MSoE has Terminal Operations Simulators, RTG Crane, as well as the Ship-to-Shore Container crane will provide learners the real-time ability to operate, maneuver and familiarize themselves on all terminal related equipment and machinery.
Additional simulators such as Reach Stacker, Counter Balance, Mobile Harbour Crane, Rail Mounted Gantry, Straddle Carrier and Truck handling Simulator will be available to add to the elite training provided by the Maritime School of excellence.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Transnet Graduate Trainee Program, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Applicants must be graduate
- Operator Lifting Equipment (OLE): As an OLE you will be focusing on supporting Port and Terminal operations.
- You will need:
- Grade 12 (matric) with Mathematics and Physical Science,
- Code 8/EB driver’s licence valid for at least three years,
- Computer literate,
- Be physically fit and healthy,
- Be prepared to work shifts and in adverse weather conditions,
- Pass a pre-entry examination and a medical examination, which will include an assessment of hand-eye coordination, depth perception and the ability to work at heights.
- A technical certificate knowledge N1-N6 will be an added advantage.
- Skipper Port Operations (SPO):As an SPO, you’ll be in charge of a vessel over 25 tons, but less than 200 tons, in a port operations area.
- You will need:
- Grade 12 (matric) with mathematics and physical science,
- Pass a pre-entry examination and a medical examination.
- Marine Motorman Grade II (MMG):As a MMG, you will undertake maintenance, repairs and servicing of engines and auxiliaries on board a vessel in a port operations area, under the supervision of the Chief Engineer.
- Here you will need:
- Grade 12 (matric) with mathematics and physical science,
- An EGPR/GPR (general purpose rating),
- Pass a pre-entry examination and a medical examination, and
- Be physically fit and healthy.
- Minimum requirements vary with each course however a Grade 12 with a Level 4 in the following compulsory subjects: English; Mathematics, Physical Science
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: External candidates that wish to apply for those courses that are open to the private sector are required to contact the Maritime school of Excellence’s Learner Administration department to enrol on the relevant course.
Please note: Candidates should use the Careers tab to apply. People should apply when they see an advertisement in their local or national newspapers. You will then submit your application letter, accompanied by your Matric Certificate, Curriculum Vitae and supporting documentation. These should be sent to the relevant Human Resource Manager.
Application Deadline: Not Stated