Transnet Apprentice and Port Worker Jobs 2026
Transnet SOC Ltd. is recruiting for seven full-time posts: six artisan apprenticeships and one Port Worker role. All seven listings give a closing date of 9 November 2026. Apply through the Transnet talent portal using the link for each post.
At a glance
- Employer
- Transnet SOC Ltd.
- Posts
- 7
- Provinces
- Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal
- Earliest Closing
- 9 November 2026
- How To Apply
- Apply through the Transnet talent portal using the individual link in each listing.
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Transnet Port Worker Jobs 2026 — Cape Town, Western Cape
This full-time role supports cargo operations at Transnet’s Cape Town port. Day to day, the worker follows a supervisor’s direction to clean operational equipment and work areas, check containers and reefer operations, and open or close rail wagon twist-locks. The work also includes handling cargo, placing or removing dunnage, identifying suitable handling gear and completing relevant documents. It may suit someone with the stated school qualification and experience who is comfortable with practical, varied port duties.
What you need
Applicants need Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 and at least one year of experience, or ROC Grade 10 or NQF Level 2 and at least two years of experience. Port operations experience is an advantage, and a relevant certificate is an added advantage.
Transnet Welder Apprentice Vacancy 2026
This full-time apprenticeship is a route toward becoming a qualified welder artisan at Transnet. Training and work activities include preparing a trade worksite, tools and materials, then using hand, power and measuring tools. The advert also describes assembling and fitting equipment, checking and commissioning installations, and maintaining or repairing equipment and control systems. It may suit a young applicant with the specified technical studies and mathematics result who wants structured practical trade training.
What you need
Applicants must be aged 18 to 30, have passed Mathematics with at least 50%, and meet one stated route: an N2 to N6 certificate with relevant subjects, NCV Level 4 with relevant trade and vocational subjects, or Technical Grade 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science and relevant Trade Theory.
Transnet Boilermaker Apprentice Vacancy 2026
Transnet’s full-time boilermaker apprenticeship prepares the successful candidate to work toward qualified artisan status. The advertised activities cover getting a trade worksite and its tools and materials ready, using hand and measuring tools, and assembling, inspecting and repairing installations and components. The description also includes testing and maintaining equipment and control systems. This may suit a South African citizen aged 18 to 30 with the stated technical qualification route and a qualifying Mathematics mark.
What you need
Applicants must be South African citizens aged 18 to 30 and have passed Mathematics with at least 50%. They need an N2 to N6 certificate with relevant subjects, NCV Level 4 with relevant trade and vocational subjects, or Technical Grade 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science and relevant Trade Theory.
Transnet Fitter and Turner Apprentice Vacancy 2026
This full-time apprenticeship trains a fitter and turner to work toward becoming a competent artisan at Transnet. The duties described move from preparing work areas, equipment and materials to using hand, power and measuring tools. Apprentices also practise fitting and connecting equipment, inspecting and commissioning assemblies, and maintaining or repairing installations and control systems. It may suit a South African citizen aged 18 to 30 with the listed technical studies, a Mathematics mark of at least 50%, and no trade certificate.
What you need
Applicants must be South African citizens aged 18 to 30, have passed Mathematics with at least 50%, and not hold a trade certificate. They need an N2 to N6 certificate with relevant subjects, NCV Level 4 with relevant trade and vocational subjects, or Technical Grade 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science and relevant Trade Theory.
Transnet Millwright Apprentice Jobs 2026
Transnet’s full-time millwright apprenticeship develops practical skills across trade work as candidates prepare to become qualified artisans. The advertised work includes planning and preparing a site, tools and materials, then using hand, power and measuring tools. Apprentices practise assembling and connecting equipment and control systems, as well as inspecting, commissioning, maintaining and repairing them. This post may suit a young citizen with the specified technical qualification and Mathematics result who wants experience across connected mechanical and electrical tasks.
What you need
Applicants must be South African citizens aged 18 to 30, have passed Mathematics with at least 50%, and not hold a trade certificate. They need an N2 to N6 certificate with relevant subjects, NCV Level 4 with relevant trade and vocational subjects, or Technical Grade 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science and relevant Trade Theory.
Transnet Apprentice Fitter Jobs 2026 — Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
This full-time apprentice fitter post at Transnet focuses on preparing candidates for work as qualified artisans. The described tasks start with setting up work areas and selecting tools and materials, followed by using hand, power and measuring tools. Apprentices also practise installing and connecting equipment and control systems, then testing, inspecting, maintaining and repairing them. The advert identifies Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, as the location. It may suit a young citizen with the listed technical studies and Mathematics result.
What you need
Applicants must be South African citizens aged 18 to 30, have passed Mathematics with at least 50%, and not hold a trade certificate. They need an N2 to N6 certificate with relevant subjects, NCV Level 4 with relevant trade and vocational subjects, or Technical Grade 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science and relevant Trade Theory.
Transnet Electrician Apprentice Vacancy 2026 — Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, this full-time apprenticeship prepares candidates to work toward qualified electrician artisan status at Transnet. The duties include preparing a worksite and its equipment and materials, using hand, power and measuring tools, and installing or connecting electrical equipment and control systems. Apprentices also test, inspect, commission, maintain and repair installations. This may suit a young South African citizen with the required technical qualification route and Mathematics result who enjoys practical electrical work.
What you need
Applicants must be South African citizens aged 18 to 30, have passed Mathematics with at least 50%, and not hold a trade certificate. They need an N2 to N6 certificate with relevant subjects, NCV Level 4 with relevant trade and vocational subjects, or Technical Grade 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science and relevant Trade Theory.