Website Transnet
Transnet freight rail is the largest division of Transnet Limited, a public company with South African government as its sole shareholder. It is a world class heavy haul freight rail company that specialises in the transportation of freight. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employee… read mores, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy. Transnet Freight Rail's core business lies in freight logistics solutions designed for customers in industry based business segments, mining, heavy and light manufacturing. The company maintains an extensive rail network across South Africa that connects with other rail networks in the sub-Saharan region, with its rail infrastructure representing about 80% of Africa's total. "The company is proud of its reputation for technological leadership beyond Africa as well as with-in Africa, where it is active in some 17 countries" The company is proud of its reputation for technological leadership beyond Africa as well as with-in Africa, where it is active in some 17 countries. Transnet freight rail has positioned itself to become a profitable and sustainable freight railway business, assisting in driving the competitiveness of the South African economy. Transnet freight rail is proudly placed to dramatically alter the South African rail industry. This enables us to play a positive and active role in the transformation of our society. We do so against the backdrop of sound business principles, a regulatory framework and the challenges of meeting the expectations of our customers. 15 Girton Road. Parktown Johannesburg , Gauteng 2193 South Africa
Position Purpose
To ensure the safe operation of the engine room & equipment, carry out watch keeping in engine room and attend to all planned maintenance schedules and repairs to breakdowns to improve the operational availability of the vessel and to ensure that all plant and equipment are maintained to the set standard.
Position Outputs
Watch keepinq – monitorinq of temperature, pressure, etc.
Starting up Plant and machinery and monitor warm through process.
Carry out work from planned maintenance schedules.
Attend to breakdowns.
Record enqine hours and keep loqbook up to date
Train sub-ordinates.
Control stock issues and note movements in spares book.
Maintain & check all safety equipment.
Transfer fuel and ballast.
Qualifications and Experience
Grade 12 or N4 Apprenticeship or cadetship – 30 months
Certificate of competency as Engineer Officer issued in terms of the Merchant Shipping Act- 12 months sea time Work environment:
Lives on board the vessel for a stipulated period of time on a 12/24 hours, 14 day shift basis At least 6 to 12 month’s experience as a MEO
Competencies Required:
Ability to interpret drawings and engineering manuals and must be able to work with specialized measuring instruments
Ability to solve practical technical problems
Knowledge required:
Company policies Skills:
Negotiation
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Analytical Ability
Computer Literacy
Problem solving
Deadline:6th August,2025
Apply via company website ( http://www.transnetfreightrail-tfr.net ) or
transnettalentportal.csod.com