Transnet: Port Worker/General Worker

This advert is open for application by external applicants.

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designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating
Division

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The closing date is on 10.12.2021. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

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Operating Division : TPT Richards Bay MPT

Position Title : Port Worker

Employee Group : Non Permanent

Department : Operations

Location : Various Locations

Reporting To : Operations Supervisor

Grade Level : HRLYL1

Reference Number : 20201137

Position Purpose:

The Provision of labour as directed by supervisor in order to ensure a safe and clean working environment or optimised cargo operation in Kendal (Mpumalanga).

Position outputs:

• Cleaning of operational equipment (rail siding, rail wagons, cabin etc)
• Inspect of Container and Rail Wagon condition,
• Rail Siding monitoring operations
• Opening and Closing of rail wagon twist-locks
• Loading off- loading and stacking of cargo in compliance of standard operating procedures.
• Hooking /unhooking and loading of rail wagons and offloading of road trucks
• Tarping/ untarping where applicable
• Place/remove dunnage, Clean Rail and Road Spillages.

• Cleaning of operational areas, rail trucks, plant, workshop, offices, sheds and ablution facilities as instructed.
• Compete applicable documentation i.e. accident reports
• Identification of correct cargo handling equipment/gear.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric with Minimum of 2 years as a port worker /general worker experience

OR

• Grade 10 with a minimum of 3 years working experience in Bulk Cargo, Rail/Road or a similar working environment.

Competencies:

• Attention to details
• Cleanliness
• Terminal Layout
• Safety
• Stack Positions

• Proof of residential address must be attached / proof of address from the ward councillor.
• Confirmation of the voters roll which must be obtained from the local Municipality.
• Indicate Last School Attended and Certified Copy of School Report/Matric
• Certified copy of ID
• Write the Reference Number on the CV

• If any of the above documents are not attached, application will be deemed invalid

Please drop off CV together with the supporting documentation to:
Ogies Transnet Freight Rail Depot, Main Road, Ogies, 2230

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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