Port Worker and Apprenticeship Opportunities at Transnet

About the role

Transnet is hiring for a Port Worker in Cape Town and several apprenticeship programmes across South Africa. The roles involve maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient port environment while developing trade skills through structured apprenticeships.

Key responsibilities

• Clean operational equipment such as crane windows, cabins, rail trucks, workshops and ablution facilities.
• Inspect container condition, monitor reefers, and manage rail wagon twist‑locks.
• Load, unload, slack, hook/unhook cargo and perform tarping/untarping as required.
• Complete documentation including accident reports and identify appropriate cargo handling equipment.

Required profile

• Grade 12/NQF 04 with at least 1 year of relevant experience (port experience preferred) or Grade 10/NQF 02 with at least 2 years of experience.
• For apprentices: relevant trade certificates or NCV Level 4, passed Mathematics (≥50%), age 18‑30, South African citizenship.
• Preference given to candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan.

Required skills

• Attention to detail
• Cleaning and sanitation
• Inspection of containers and equipment
• Reefer monitoring
• Operation of rail wagon twist‑locks