Sector Specific Trainee at Transnet SOC Limited
Transnet SOC Limited · Port Elizabeth, South Africa · Onsite
- Office in Port Elizabeth
Sector Specific Trainee
| Operating Division: | TPT POD Corporate H/O |
| Employee Group: | Trainee |
| Department: | TPT, People Management, DBN |
| Location: | Port Elizabeth |
| Reporting To: | Senior Manager: Training & Development |
| Grade: | SSTFT |
| Reference: | req3466 |
The closing date is on 21/10/2025. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
The purpose of the Training Programme is todevelop a pipeline for key roles within Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) through astructured 12-month training programme. The programme seeks to place learnersin specific areas within TPT according to their academic background, careeraspirations and business requirements.
Preference will be given to candidates residingin the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
Preference will be given to candidates residingin the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
Position Outputs
Obtain hand over
Obtain loading instruction
Allocate General Workers to hook
Tally cargo on Tally Sheet
Supervise Port Workers in terms of hooking
Record delays on delay sheet
Complete incident / accident report
Inspect cargo/ container on truck for damages
Scan (P-check) container via HHT into NAV
Scan (P-check) container via HHT into NAVIS
Complete Container Inspection Form for damages to container/s (CIR)
Supervise drivers during shift
Scrutinise landing orders for despatching of cargoLocate cargo and instruct driver to upliftInstruct Port Workers to place dunnageComplete delivery note and hand to driver
Complete SAP1 and SAP 2 docu
Compare shipping order from driver to one in possession
Position cargo according to stack plan
Obtain list of cargo to be loaded onto rail truck from agent
Open all rail trucks and ensure they are clean
Ensure truck mass is not exceeded
Complete loading out list and ensure trucks are closed
Make out truck labels
Report all breakdowns / accidents
Identify vessels working
Attend on board meeting if required
Obtain manifest 72 hours before arrival of vessel
Scrutinise manifest and obtain landing orders
Open file for vessel
Cross reference landing orders against manifest
Obtain (tally) from wharf
Check Tallies against manifest
Identify short landed cargo and follow up
Square up vessel file after ensuring cargo is despatched correctly
Send file to revenue
Obtain loading instruction
Allocate General Workers to hook
Tally cargo on Tally Sheet
Supervise Port Workers in terms of hooking
Record delays on delay sheet
Complete incident / accident report
Inspect cargo/ container on truck for damages
Scan (P-check) container via HHT into NAV
Scan (P-check) container via HHT into NAVIS
Complete Container Inspection Form for damages to container/s (CIR)
Supervise drivers during shift
Scrutinise landing orders for despatching of cargoLocate cargo and instruct driver to upliftInstruct Port Workers to place dunnageComplete delivery note and hand to driver
Complete SAP1 and SAP 2 docu
Compare shipping order from driver to one in possession
Position cargo according to stack plan
Obtain list of cargo to be loaded onto rail truck from agent
Open all rail trucks and ensure they are clean
Ensure truck mass is not exceeded
Complete loading out list and ensure trucks are closed
Make out truck labels
Report all breakdowns / accidents
Identify vessels working
Attend on board meeting if required
Obtain manifest 72 hours before arrival of vessel
Scrutinise manifest and obtain landing orders
Open file for vessel
Cross reference landing orders against manifest
Obtain (tally) from wharf
Check Tallies against manifest
Identify short landed cargo and follow up
Square up vessel file after ensuring cargo is despatched correctly
Send file to revenue
Qualifications and Experience
• Grade 12/ Matric • (Advantageous: TVET N6 in Logistics/Transport) • Youth Age between 18 and 35 years.
Competencies
Knowledge•Shed Yard and Wharf-side operations•Cargo types•Shipping, landing and transshipment of cargo•Road distribution•Rail cargo•Safety Procedures•Hazmat cargo•ISPS Code•Operational Procedures•Transnet Disciplinary Procedure•CC Duties•GCOS•NAVIS or willing to be trained•Cargo DocumentationSkills Required:•Communication•Problem solving•Interpersonal skills•Computer Literacy•Supervisory skills
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.
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