CONTENTS

Message from The GCE

Mr. Siyabonga Gama pg. 2

The company
TRANSNET pg. 3

I belong: A two
sided coin pg. 6

School of Rail pg. 14

School Of
Engineering pg. 24

Bursaries pg. 37

Young Professional-In-
Training Programme
Pg. 41

Engineer-in-Training
Programme Pg. 47

Technician-in-Training
Programme Pg. 51

Maritime School Of
Excellence Pg. 54
 Welcome
To The Latest Edition Of The
Transnet Career Booklet

S
ince the launch of our Market Demand The new generation of workers in our country –
Strategy (MDS) in 2012, we have millennials and the Generation Z workers have
made great strides in ensuring that radically different ideas about the workplace. They
training and development remains at the are younger, less willing regarding long-term work
forefront of our drive to grow our economy commitments and are curious and entrepreneurial.
for the benefit of all our people. As a
custodian of the South African ports, rail They need to be catered for, especially in companies
network and pipeline infrastructure, we like Transnet, where perhaps things don't move as
believe that it is our duty to ensure that we swiftly as they should.
have a well-trained and well-educated
workforce to bring our ambitious plans to
I firmly believe that Transnet however, can provide a
fruition.
conducive environment for such ambitions to bear
fruit, for dreams to come true.
Education, training and innovation therefore
play a key role in the success of our plans As a company, we are innovating and leveraging our
particularly in continuing the rollout of our core competencies to create cost-effective value
infrastructure investment programme which chains that develop new sources of competitive
we have dubbed the Market Demand Strategy advantage.
on steroids. Much has changed at Transnet
over the past few years. It's worth repeating
that the one constant in all our lives is in fact, We are creating a new, sustainable future through a
change. “can do” attitude.

Our challenges must therefore be regarded as an

proliferation of multi-disciplinary technologies
opportunity to reset and reshape the core of our
across all dimensions of life: social, economic,
business so that we can emerge on a truly
political, and personal.
transformational path.
In order to achieve our ambitious MDS targets
therefore, we will need to consolidate current
markets and seek new pockets of growth. To do this requires new thinking, new innovations.

We rely on you – the curious, the brave, the intrepid

– to drive Transnet forward.

Siyabonga Gama
Group Chief Executive

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 THE
COMPANY
WHO WE ARE
Transnet SOC Ltd is South Africa's state-owned freight transport and logistics
company and is the custodian of the country's rail, ports and pipeline networks.
With over 60,000 employees and assets in excess of R340 billion, Transnet is
uniquely positioned to provide integrated, seamless transport solutions for its
customers in the bulk and manufacturing sectors. This is part of our drive to improve
the efficiency and competitiveness of the South African economy.

OUR MANDATE
To assist in lowering the cost of doing business in South Africa, enabling economic
growth and ensuring security of supply through providing appropriate port, rail and
pipeline infrastructure in a cost-effective and efficient manner, within acceptable
benchmarks.

OUR VISION
To meet customer demand for reliable freight transport and handling, through:
· Fully integrating and maximising the use of our unique set of assets
· Continuously driving cost-efficiency and
· Demonstrating a concern for sustainability in all we do.

OUR MISSION
To enable the competitiveness, growth and development of the South African
economy by delivering reliable freight transport and handling services that satisfy
customer demand.

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 WHERE
WE OPERATE
Our Corporate Centre, responsible for Finance, Strategy, Human Resources, Business
Development, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, is located in Johannesburg, and we have
five divisions that operate across South Africa. With plans to expand our operations
outside South Africa, we currently maintain four satellite offices on the continent in
Lesotho, Tanzania, Namibia and Swaziland.

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A STRATEGY FOR SIGNIFICANT CHANGE
Transnet is investing between R340 – R380 billion over
the next 10 years on revitalising and expanding its rail,
ports and pipelines infrastructure, including buying and
building thousands of locomotives and construction of a
new petroleum products pipeline and addressing the
maintenance backlog, especially at its rail freight
division.

These innovative projects will change not only the

company, but through their inextricable linkage, will
contribute to the growth of our country as well.

In the infrastructure we develop, in the transformation

we initiate and maintain, the employment we create,
the suppliers we empower, and the skills we impart.

We play a key role in delivering world-class service to

our customers, and contribute to a better life for all
South Africans.

Transnet plays a pivotal role STR ATEGIC • AGILE

INVESTMENT IN • ADMIRED
in supporting Government’s
R AIL, PORTS • DIGITAL
drive for infrastructure and PIPELINES • UNITED
investment-led economic
• Infrastructure • Financial stability
growth • Technology • Optimised capital value
• Skills • Operational excellence
• Talent • Optimised supply chain
• Employment opportunities

• Vastly improved rail and freight infrastructure

• Migration from road to rail
• Increased capacity at South African ports
• A New Multi -Product Pipeline
• Increased capacity for South African
commodity exports

EFFICIENT COMPETITIVE PRODUCTIVE WORLD-CLASS

Sustainable • Contributor to domestic and regional growth • Creating employment • Promoting exports

633 606 R7 billion 14.1% 19%

Jobs created Invested Headcount Container
increase capacity
growth

Transnet in 2021/22, after successful implementation of the MDS

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 I BELONG:
A TWO SIDED COIN

JOINING TRANSNET PROMISES A

REWARDING JOURNEY
CONGRATULATIONS!
If you are reading this booklet, chances are that you have reached a stage in your life
where all the years spent studying and buried in books are beginning to pay off. You
have worked hard during your years of education, so let Transnet reward you with a
fulfilling career in an organisation that involves its people in meaningful work,
providing opportunities for career development, growth and greater belonging.

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WHY SHOULD I WORK AT TRANSNET?
Transnet recognises that in order for us to consistently achieve our strategic
objectives and to be perceived as an employer of choice, we need to create an
enabling environment where our people feel that they belong.

This drives our promise to you as a potential employee.

YOU CAN BECOME AN ASSET

Transnet's people are unique and diverse, and here you will feel part of something
bigger: valued, respected and ensured of a safe, inclusive and caring work
environment.

We do business of national importance and offer opportunities for work that is

challenging, meaningful and rewarding. We value our people and enable them to
grow through outstanding training and development programmes that will allow
you to add value too, and become an invaluable asset to us and to our country.

You can become an asset, because we offer work that is relevant and important.
As a national, integrated and comprehensive freight transport and logistics
company, we enable businesses in all market sectors and play a vital role in the
stability and growth of the South African economy and our communities.

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WORKING IN AN INSPIRED ENVIRONMENT
You will work with inspirational leaders – proven experts in their fields – who will
enable you by providing strategic clarity; by being accountable, inclusive and
empowering; and by building trust and effective teams. They are role models who
share their vision and leadership journeys, trusting you to join the journey
alongside them. You will join an integrated network of teams who are energised,
committed and have high capabilities to deliver. In this high-performance and
enabling environment, you will see that our total reward structures are market-
leading and you will be developed and recognised for excellence and innovation.

It is this excellence and innovation that we are certain will allow you to consistently
deliver reliable service excellence to Transnet's customers. And as you deliver
beyond our customers' expectations, we promise to treat you as well as
you treat them.

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DO YOU WANT TO BELONG?
If you are ready to belong to an organisation that promises relevance, trust,
reliability, enablement, diversity and a feeling of worth, use this book to find your
fit; and welcome aboard to a career journey that will see you learn, grow and
succeed as one of more than 60,000 members of the Transnet family.

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 THE
WAY WE WORK
Transnet's activities are spread across five operating divisions countrywide.

TRANSNET FREIGHT RAIL

The largest of our operating divisions, Freight Rail, transports bulk and
containerised freight by rail. The network and rail services provide strategic links
between ports and production hubs, and connect with the railways of the Southern
Development Community region. Freight Rail transports bulk and containerised
freight along 30,500 km of which 1,500 km are heavy haul lines for export coal and
export iron ore.

TRANSNET NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY

Responsible for the safe, efficient and effective economic functioning of the South
African ports system, National Ports Authority owns and operates eight
commercial ports at Durban, Richards Bay, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Ngqura,
Mossel Bay, Saldanha, and East London.

The business is divided into two key operational areas:

· Port infrastructure, including all planning, development and maintenance
· Maritime operations, including pilotage, towage, vessel berthing services,
dredging, and lighthouse and navigation systems.

TRANSNET PORT TERMINALS

Port Terminals owns and operates 16 cargo terminals. The division provides cargo-
handling services to a wide spectrum of customers in four major market sectors:
· Automotive
· Containers
· Bulk
· Break-bulk

TRANSNET PIPELINES
With 3,000 kilometres of underground pipelines traversing five provinces, Pipelines
provides an efficient and reliable end-to-end logistics service to the oil industry of
South Africa and Southern Africa. The division's infrastructure includes depots,
pump stations, workshops, a tank farm and a refractionator.

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TRANSNET ENGINEERING
Transnet Engineering is an Advanced Manufacturing Division of Transnet that designs,
manufactures, supplies, converts and remanufactures rolling stock in Africa.

Core to the business, Transnet Engineering researches, designs, manufactures, supplies and
maintains locomotives, wagons and coaches in the African continent and to the rest of
the world.

It is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of wagons and coaches and will soon launch its
own African locomotive, especially designed for African conditions.

It is a Centre of Excellence in Africa with more than 12 000 agile and capable employees across
six main centres and over 132 depots in South Africa. Transnet Engineering is made up of
nine product-focused businesses:
· Wagon business · Wheel business
· Locomotive business · Auxiliary port business
· Coach business · Foundry business
· Rolling stock equipment business · Port business
· Rotating machine business

TRANSNET SPECIALIST UNITS

The company also maintains three specialist units:

· Transnet Group Capital is a "craddle-to-grave" solutions unit which advises

Transnet and other potential clients on capacity solutions through capital
planning, advisory services, capacity development, engineering, project and
construction management services.

·Transnet Property manages the company's property portfolio of

commercial and residential properties, which make up approximately 13% of
the total Transnet property portfolio. This substantial portfolio makes
Transnet one of South Africa's most significant property owners.

· Transnet Foundation takes care of all our Corporate Social Investment

(CSI) efforts, which include five major programmes in health, community
facilities, educational support, programmes for orphans, and volunteer
initiatives in which employees help impart the skills that assist in eventual
job creation.

A COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE
At Transnet we are committed to nurturing talent, transferring skills, expanding our
business, and playing a central role in helping to create jobs for the betterment of all
South Africans.
If you think you have a part to play and would like to assure yourself of an
outstanding career opportunity, then read on.

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 FIND OUT WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
AND WHAT WE OFFER
No matter what your interests or talents may be, you can find a career with us.

If you're thinking of a
career involving
anything to do with
trains, or their

IF... organisation or
infrastructure, then
there's the Transnet
School of Rail.

If it interests you, we have a school for it.

If it's the world of marine

If you have a passion for
operations that draws you,
engineering, there's the
there's the Maritime
Transnet School of
School of Excellence.
Engineering.

And if you already have your degree, or are about to graduate, you can find what you
need to further your career with us by training in your field on the job with us.

For completing your Reach your required level of expertise in engineering by

qualifications as an becoming part of the Transnet Engineering-in-
accountant, there's the Training Programme where you are provided with 24
Transnet Chartered months of mentored learning in the workplace or the
Accountants (CA) Transnet Technician-in-Training Programme where
Training Programme. you are provided with 18-months of structured on-the-job
exposure.

We provide a 24-month programme of mentored learning in the workplace through the Transnet
Young Professional-in-Training Programme (previously Graduate-in-Training Programme).

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WHAT WE DO

The School of Rail supports Transnet Freight Rail in developing

rail-related skills, not only for the company, but for other rail
operators as well.

SCHOOL
OF RAIL

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SCHOOL OF RAIL

PARTNERING FOR TRAINING AND SKILLS

Working in collaboration with local, national and international universities,
business schools and service providers, the Transnet School of Rail offers training
in various fields such as Operations, Safety, Rail Network and Technical
supervision, and Generic Business Courses.

WHERE WE ARE
Transnet Freight Rail's School of Rail operates 11 campuses nationwide at:

· Esselenpark in Kempton Park

· Kimberley
· Bloemfontein
· Wentworth in Durban
· Bellville in Cape Town
· Koedoespoort in Pretoria
· Parkhill in Germiston
· Port Elizabeth
· Ermelo
· Saldanha
· Richards Bay

GERMISTON ESSELENPARK
CAMPUS CAMPUS
011 820 2273 011 929 1206

KOEDOESPOORT
CAMPUS
012 842 5372

GAUTENG MPUMALANGA
Esselenpark Ermelo
Koedoespoort
Parkhill

NORTHERN CAPE
Kimberley
FREE STATE
Bloemfontein
KIMBERLEY CAMPUS KWAZULU-NATAL
BLOEMFONTEIN
053 838 3012
CAMPUS Wentworth
051 408 2793 DURBAN CAMPUS
031 361 5871

EASTERN CAPE
Port Elizabeth
WESTERN CAPE UITENHAGE CAMPUS
041 507 2847
Bellville
Saldanha
SALT RIVER CAMPUS
021 940 3581
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 SCHOOL OF RAIL

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Places for Courses
The school runs operational training programmes at the Esselenpark Campus as well as
at the decentralised training centres such as Koedoespoort, Kimberley, and
Bloemfontein. Rail network and technical training courses are mostly offered at the
Esselenpark campus, although there are some at decentralised centres such as Ermelo.

Operations Training
Operations Training provides training for train drivers and train control officers, as well as
for those concerned with yard operations and customer services. The courses include
both theoretical and practical training. The School of Rail has state-of-the-art train
simulators to enhance the training.

Any company with employees involved in train movement and the shunting
of rail vehicles will benefit from this kind of training

Rail Network and Technical Training

Courses in these fields include training and development in various disciplines such as
rail track construction, maintenance and welding, overhead track equipment
construction and maintenance, sub stations, railway signalling and telecommunication.

Rail Track Construction and Maintenance Training specialises in the training and
development of people who build and maintain the railway lines. This training also
includes protection duties and different welding courses. It is the only one of its kind in
South Africa and any company making use of this training will have highly-skilled
employees within this working environment.

Railway Signalling Training is the only centre in South Africa that provides training in
railway signalling. This training, which includes all kinds of signalling equipment and
telecontrol, is highly sought after and is linked to further education and training
institutions where courses provide for additional development for people who work in this
discipline.

Overhead Traction and Sub-stations Training provides the necessary skills and
knowledge to enable employees to comply with the compulsory training stipulation of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993), covering employees who
work on electrified sections of 11 KV, 3 KV DC and 25/50 KV AC, and whose duties require
them to work in the vicinity of, or near, exposed live high-voltage electrical equipment.

A wide reach:
The school offers Overhead Traction and Sub-stations training not only to Transnet
Freight Rail employees but to other operating divisions within Transnet such as
Transnet Engineering, Transnet Pipelines, and Transnet Port Terminals, as well as to
external organisations such as the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).

Telecommunications Training provides training on Transnet Freight Rail's radio

communication network equipment and technology which forms part of the transmission
network carrying radio and data communication used in the monitoring of equipment on
the rail network. The courses provide Transnet Freight Rail employees with the skills
required for remote communication and in monitoring the status of the division's
equipment and assets.
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 SCHOOL OF RAIL
The courses we offer, and where we offer them

ENTRY
COURSE DURATION REQUIREMENTS WHERE

GENERIC TRAINING

Rubber Wheels Training 1 to 5 days None Esselenpark in Kempton Park, Bellville

in Cape Town, Bloemfontein in Free
State, Wentworth in Durban, Kimberly
in Northern Cape.

OPERATIONS TRAINING

Yard Operations Training 45 Days Grade 12 Park Hill Germiston in Gauteng,

Esselenpark in Kempton Park, Bellville
in Cape Town, Bloemfontein in Free
State, Wentworth in Durban,
Kimberley in Northern Cape, Port
Elizabeth in Eastern Cape,
Koedoespoort in Pretoria, Ermelo in
Mpumalanga.

Train Control Training ± 65 Days Grade 12 Esselenpark in Kempton Park,

Wentworth in Durban and Bellville in
Cape Town.

Train Driver Assistance +/- 85 Days Grade 12 All centres

Training

Train Driver Training +/- 85 Days Grade 12 All centres

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 ENTRY
COURSE DURATION REQUIREMENTS WHERE

TECHNICAL TRAINING

Integrated Technology 12 Months Grade 12 and 18 All centres

(Transport Telecoms and months studies in
IT Training) Electrical
Engineering (LC)

Overhead Track Equipment 2 Years & 6 months Grade 12 Esselenpark in Kempton Park
Linesman

Substations Electrician Electrical traction Trade Red Seal Esselenpark in Kempton Park
Training system : 6 months qualification
Electrical power
system : 5 weeks

Track Welder Training Phase 1: 110 days Grade 10 Esselenpark in Kempton Park
Not more than 2
months
Phase 2: 70 days
OJT 3 months or
more
Advance: 30 days

Track Master Training Phase 1: 80 days Grade 12 Esselenpark in Kempton Park

Phase 2 :70 days
Phase 3: 100 days
OJT: 8 weeks after
each phase
Advance: 50 days
Train working rules:
10 weeks
RRV(road rail
vehicle): 10 days

Railway Signals Training 12 Months Grade 12 / Esselenpark in Kempton Park

Engineering
Diploma / Degree

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 SCHOOL OF RAIL

THE RAIL
CADET PROGRAMME

The Rail Cadet Programme is a 12-month programme aimed at

high-performing school learners from grades 10 to 12 within
socially disadvantaged communities. The programme is designed
to a ract a pool for future bursars or employees within Transnet
Freight Rail. Successful learners are identified and developed in
the fields of Engineering, Technical, Accounting, Operations,
Safety and Commercial streams.
These learners, on condition that they maintain the required minimum academic
performance standards throughout the duration of their participation in the
programme, will be given a chance to apply for full-time bursaries to study at a
University or University of Technology within South Africa. On successful completion
of their studies, opportunities within Transnet Freight Rail may be offered to them.

THE RAIL · School uniforms

CADET · Learner study guides
PROGRAMME · An opportunity for career development, guidance and
coaching and full time employment
PROVIDES:

TO QUALIFY, YOU NEED:

· An aggregate of at least 50% (level 4) for Mathematics, Science and or Accounting

· A consistently high overall performance in all subjects in the academic year
· South African citizenship
· To be studying at a public school

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 Preference will be given to schools in and around
Beaufort West Lephalale Postmasburg
Bloemfontein Mafikeng Richards Bay
De Aar Mkhuhlu Saldanha
Durban Musina Sishen
East London Newscastle Vereeniging
Ermelo Phalaborwa Waterval Boven
Kimberley Polokwane Zeerust
Ladysmith Port Elizabeth

Application will require:

· A profile of the school signed by the school principal
· Profiles of suitable learners
· Identity documents
· Academic records

Applications must be forwarded to:

Manager: Business Operations and Administration
School of Rail, Esselenpark Campus
Office 56, Main Building
Modderfontein Road P91-Off R25 Road
Kempton Park
1626

Telephone number: 011 929 1123 / 083 400 7423

Fax number: 0864063806 / 0864063811

A Transnet Freight Rail delegation visits the successful school to meet the prospective
students.

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 SCHOOL OF RAIL
Who we want
If you're interested in rail operations, rail network construction and maintenance,
technical matters, railway engineering or safety programmes, then you can find the
course that suits you at the Transnet School of Rail.

What do I need?
The minimum entry requirements differ and are dependent on the School of Rail courses
you choose. However, a matric certificate with Mathematics, English and or Science is the
standard basic requirement.

How do I apply?
You should apply only when you see the advertisements that we place in local and
national newspapers and Transnet careers portal on www.transnet.net. You then need
to submit an application letter together with your CV, a certified copy of your Identity
Document (ID) and your Matric Certificate to the relevant Human Resources Manager.

Where do I find more information?

There are a large number of courses available from the School of Rail, and we have a full
training calendar obtainable from the Esselenpark campus.

Please contact the School of Rail on (011) 929-1408 to find

out how to obtain the School of Rail Training Calendar.

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 HOW TO REACH US
Campus Course/Training Number

School of Rail, Esselenpark Campus Yard Operations and Train Control (011) 929-1206
Training

School of Rail, Esselenpark Campus Railway Signalling Training (011) 929-1338

School of Rail, Esselenpark Campus Engineering, Technician and (011) 929-1570

Artisan Training

School of Rail, Esselenpark Campus Rail Track Construction and

(011) 929 1207
Maintenance and Welding Training
(011) 929 1209

School of Rail, Esselenpark Campus Overhead Track Equipment and (011) 929-1571
Substations Training

School of Rail, Esselenpark Campus Telecommunications Training (011) 929-1327

School of Rail, Esselenpark Campus Cargo Coordination, Lifting (011) 929-1241

Equipment and Driver Training

School of Rail, Esselenpark Campus Safety Training (011) 929-1929

School of Rail, Kimberley Campus Train Movement, Yard Operations (053) 838-3012
and Train Control Training

School of Rail, Bellville Campus Train Movement, Yard Operations (021) 940-3581
and Train Control Training

School of Rail, Parkhill Campus Train Movement, Yard Operations, Train (011) 820-2273
Control and Order Entry Training
(Germiston)

School of Rail, Koedoespoort Campus Train Movement, Yard Operations (012) 842-5372
(Pretoria) and Train Control Training

School of Rail, Durban Campus Train Movement, Yard Operations (031) 361-5871
(Wentworth) and Train Control Training

School of Rail, Bloemfontein Campus Train Movement, Yard Operations (051) 408-2793
and Train Control Training

School of Rail, Port Elizabeth Campus Train Movement, Yard Operations (041) 507-2847
and Train Control Training

School of Rail, Bayhead Campus Rubber Wheels Driver Training (031) 361 4418

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WHAT WE DO

Our primary responsibility is to develop and enhance the key

technical, maintenance and engineering capacity that is critical in
sustaining Transnet's requirements, and to produce people with
the ability to support Transnet's Market Demand Strategy.

SCHOOL OF
ENGINEERING

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Changing lives through learning and development
The Transnet School of Engineering is a well-established and highly-regarded training
institution which focuses on the delivery of various competencies in the engineering
industry.

Skills for needs

The School offers a variety of courses which provide for a range of competencies required
for every level of work from the semi-skilled to apprenticeships, artisanships,
engineering and logistics and supply chain practice, right through to supervisory and
leadership development.

The School also boasts an impressive external and private client base in South Africa and
other countries in the Southern African Development Community.

WHERE WE ARE
School of Engineering campuses are located countrywide within the company's
various centres and depots:
· Western Cape: Salt River (branches in Bellville and Saldanha)
· Eastern Cape: Uitenhage (branches in Swartkops, North End and
East London)
· Free State: Bloemfontein
· Northern Cape: Kimberley
· KwaZulu-Natal: Durban (satellite branch in Richards Bay)
· Gauteng: Koedoespoort in Pretoria and Germiston (branches in
Capital Park, Sentrarand and Nelspruit.

Accreditation and compliance

The School of Engineering adheres to high standards of quality and safety, with both ISO
9001:2008 and OHSAS 18001 certification. With a long history in engineering-related
training we have accreditation from the Transport Education and Training Authority
(TETA), the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA (Merseta), the
Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SSETA) and other Sector Education
and Training Authorities. Our excellent work in the field of engineering training has been
recognised with various awards, including:
· Africa Rail: Best Skills Service Provider – Winner 2010 and 2011
· BHP: Best Skills Provider – Winner 2012
· BHP: Best Innovative Training Provider – 2nd Runner-up 2013
· NOSCAR Award – Winner 2012

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Partnerships for quality
We maintain excellent relationships and partnerships with Original Equipment
Manufacturers. In addition to our association with local Further Education and Training
(FET) and Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) institutions around the
country, we also partner with the Coach Lab Innovation Hub under the Council for
Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). We are also registered as an assessment
centre for Artisan Trade Testing in various trades.

PROGRAMMES FOR EVERYONE

The facilitators at the School of Engineering campuses have been selected for their
knowledge, expertise, and many years of experience in coaching and mentoring in
various fields of engineering. The School of Engineering offers learning opportunities
for learners with a Grade 12 qualification as well as learners with work experience
who need to enhance their knowledge capacity.

Various courses may also be tailored and designed by our curriculum development
section.

Can I enrol at the School of Engineering?

If you are a South African citizen, have a matric, or if you're someone with work
experience or a graduate looking to enhance your knowledge, then the School of
Engineering offers learning opportunities for you. Preference will be given to African
females, learners with disabilities and learners from rural areas.

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Apprenticeship Programme
The apprenticeship programme offers vocational training in 14 trades.

TRADE TRADE OVERVIEW SKILLS, INTERESTS APPLICATION CAREER PATH

AND QUALITIES

Tool Maker Toolmakers produce precision As a toolmaker, you Toolmaker works in a factory or Tool makers work mainly
tools like jigs, dyes and will need: workshop (e.g. Rolling Stock with metals but could also
moulds that are used by Equipment, Wheel Shop), carrying deal with wood, composite
· The ability to read out the following activities: materials and plastics.
engineering craftspeople to
engineering drawings
manufacture a range of · Working with 2D and 3D
· Good practical and Most opportunities would be
products. They work mainly computer aided design and
technical skills in the mechanical
with metals, alloys and manufacturing software
· An understanding of engineering, motor vehicle,
composite materials known as (CAD/CAM)
the properties of aerospace and shipbuilding
'stocks' or castings. Tool · Marking out the tool design on
materials industries. There could also
Makers work on conventional the 'stock' or casting following
· The ability to work to be some vacancies in
and Computer Numerically engineering drawings
a high degree of engineering maintenance,
Controlled machines which · Cutting and shaping the part
accuracy such as rail transport or
produce large quantities of using a combination of lathes,
· The ability to picture power generation.
components to exactly the presses, grinders and cutting
how a finished product
same standard and they can machines, which are frequently
will look There has been a shortage
learn to operate a variety of computer controlled
· Good maths skills of skilled Computer
Computer Numerically
· Good Computer skills · Checking the tool's dimensions Numerically Controlled
Controlled machine tools with precision measuring
· The ability to work machinists in engineering
such as: instruments like micrometers,
without supervision for many years, which
· lathes · Good powers of gauges and co-ordinate should increase the chances
· grinding machines concentration. measuring machines of getting work if you have
· milling machines · Carrying out basic machine the right skills.
· cutting machines maintenance
· drills and presses · Setting up and operating With experience and further
· machining centres that Computer Numerically training, you could move
combine the above Controlled Machines. into supervisory or quality
functions. inspection jobs, or move up
to technician-level roles in
an engineering design or
drawing office.

Turner and Turner and Machinist create As a Turner and Turner and Machinist work in a Due to the growth of
Machinist precision parts used in Machinist, you will factory or workshop (e.g Rolling computer-controlled
manufacturing and need: Stock Equipment, Wheel Shop) . machining and precision
engineering. They use both Most of the parts made would are casting methods, your
· The ability to read prospects of finding work
convetional and Computer used in the automotive, power and
engineering drawings
Numerically Controlled manufacturing industries. Turner would be improved if you
and instructions
machine tools to cut, drill and Machinist typical duties would have Computer
· Good practical skills
and finish components. include: Numerically Controlled
· Maths and computer
Turner and Machinists work · Programming the machine tool machine skills.
skills
on Computer Numerically · The ability to work with data taken from technical
Controlled machines which drawings With experience, you could
with a high level of
produce large quantities of · Planning the most efficient move to a workshop
accuracy
components to exactly the order of machine operations supervisor or machine
· Concentration and maintenance role. With
same standard and they focus for each job
can learn to operate a · Choosing the right tools for further training you could
· The ability to work
variety of Computer each stage qualify as an engineering
unsupervised.
Numerically Controlled · Setting the cutting speeds and technician.
machine tools such as: tolerance levels
· lathes · Carrying out the operations
· grinding machines · Checking that work meets
· milling machines quality and technical
· cutting machines standards
· drills and presses · Routine maintenance.
· machining centres that
combine the above
functions.

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TRADE TRADE OVERVIEW APPLICATION CAREER PATH
AND QUALITIES

Electro- Electromechanicians install As a Electromechanician spend most

Typical activities of a
of the time in a depot or
mechanician service and repair engineering electromechanician electromechanician
engineering workshop. Some
machinery and equipment. you will need: tasks could be very dirty and include:
You could work on · Problem solving skills greasy, but Transnet provides
mechanical, electrical and excellent mechanical with protective clothing and · Carrying out regular
hydraulic systems. For most and electrical skills footwear. There is also a strict maintenance checks on
tasks they use a range of · Good problem-solving policy on drug and alcohol use. systems, such as brakes
hand and power tools, skills They could be tested for drugs and couplings
including welding equipment. · The ability to work or alcohol at any time as they · Taking apart and testing
They follow technical plans alone and as part of a are sometimes required to mechanical, electrical and
drawn up by senior artisans or make use of company vehicle pneumatic systems before
team
engineers. Each has several to start shifts outside of normal reassembly
· Good communication public transport hours.
options, depending on the skills · Writing reports and
exact duties. These would · English and maths updating maintenance
Typical activities of a records
include safe working and skills to work with electromechanician include: · Fitting out new machinery
engineering installation, technical drawings and Carrying out regular
testing and maintenance. As write reports and equipment parts
maintenance checks on
an Apprentice · A knowledge of safe systems, such as brakes and · Inspecting damage and
electromechanician, they are working practices couplings taking apart and conduct fault finding
trained in basic engineering testing mechanical, electrical · Repairing or replacing parts.
· An understanding of
skills in a workshop. The industry quality and pneumatic systems before
Apprentice then spends time standards reassembly writing reports and
working under the supervision · A good level of fitness updating maintenance records.
of experienced · A willingness to work
electromechanicians and also flexibly to cover shifts In preventative
be given training on health maintenance, your duties
and unsocial hours.
and safety and work towards would include;
an industry qualification. Making scheduled checks on
machinery and parts finding
and fixing faults, and
recalibrating instruments oiling
and cleaning machinery and
parts carrying out scheduled
overhaul and replacing parts
that have reached the end of
their working life. Emergency
maintenance tasks would
include: responding
immediately to machinery
breakdown fixing faults on site
or arranging for replacement
equipment to be installed.

Electrician Electricians fit and repair As an electrician, you Electricians work in a very Electrotechnical careers
electrical circuits and wiring in will need: wide range areas, from are divided into different
people's homes and bringing power to people's roles:
· Good practical skills
businesses. They also install an ability to follow homes to major · Installation electrician;
and maintain electrical technical drawings, engineering projects. They Installing power systems,
equipment, instruments and building plans and also work with renewable lighting, fire protection,
machinery. wiring diagrams technology, such as wind security and data-network
· An ability to work turbines, 'smart' heating systems in all types of
carefully, methodically systems and photovoltaic buildings
and safely systems that produce solar · Maintenance electrician;
· A head for heights and power. Electricians install, Checking systems regularly
willingness to work in inspect and test to make sure that they are
all sorts of weather equipment, make sure that working efficiently and
· A willingness to work electro technical systems safely
in confined spaces work, and find and fix · Electrotechnical panel
· Good written and faults. builders;
spoken communication Depending on the exact Building and installing
skills role, electricians may have control panels that operate
· An ability to work in a to work in cramped spaces the electrical systems inside
team as well as on to reach electrical cabling buildings
your own and equipment, and they · Machine repair and rewind
· A flexible approach may sometimes work at electrician;
· Good problem-solving heights on scaffolding. Repairing and maintaining
skills. electrical motors and other
machinery like transformers
to make sure that they work
correctly
· Highway systems
electrician; Installing and
maintaining street lighting
and traffic management
systems that tell the public
what they need to know
when they're on the roads
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APPLICATION
AND QUALITIES

Sheet Sheet metal is metal As a sheet metal Sheet metal workers make products Sheet Metal Work duties
metal formed by an industrial worker, you will need: and components for the engineering, involve:
worker/ process into thin, flat · Practical skills for using construction and manufacturing · Marking out sections
Plater pieces. It is one of the tools and equipment industries. They cut metal sheets to following engineering
fundamental forms used · Good concentration levels precise designs with equipment like drawings and
in metalworking and it · Maths skills for making laser cutters and join them together instructions
can be cut and bent into measurements using methods like welding and · Shaping and cutting
a variety of shapes. · Basic computer skills riveting. out sections using
Countless everyday · An understanding of hand tools and
objects are constructed technical drawings computer numerically
with sheet metal. · The ability to work without controlled machines,
Thicknesses can vary direct supervision and to like laser cutters,
significantly; extremely work as part of a team presses and rollers
thin thicknesses are · A good fitness levels · Finishing items with
considered foil or leaf, · A good head for heights, for tools like grinders
and pieces thicker than 6 some jobs. and polishers to
mm (0.25 in) are
smooth down rough
considered plate.
edges
Sheet metal workers
· Assembling sections,
make products and
using riveting,
components for the
welding and bolting
engineering, construction
methods in heavy
and manufacturing
industry, where you
industries. They cut
might be known as a
metal sheets to precise
plater, you would use
designs with equipment
thicker metal plate
like laser cutters and join
sections to build up
them together using
structures, for
methods like welding and
instance drilling rig
riveting.
platforms.

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TRADE TRADE OVERVIEW APPLICATION CAREER PATH
AND QUALITIES

Welder Welding is a fabrication or As a welder you will As a welder, you would: Depending on your level of
sculptural process that joins need to have: · Select and lay out training and experience, you
materials, usually metals or · Good hand-to-eye materials to be cut or would be classed as a semi-
thermoplastics, by causing coordination joined skilled or skilled welder.You
combination. · The ability to work · Follow engineering would normally have to pass
accurately instructions and drawings competency tests for the
This is often done by melting · Good concentration · Use the most suitable type of welding work you
the workpieces and adding a levels welding method for the job carry out. These tests show
filler material to form a pool · The ability to work · Inspect and test cuts and that your work meets the
of molten material (the weld without direct joins, using precision codes.There are many codes
pool) that cools to become a supervision measuring instruments, specific to particular welding
strong joint, with pressure · The ability to understand such as a micrometer work. For more details about
sometimes used in technical plans and · Operate semi-automatic coding tests, as stipulated by
conjunction with heat, or by drawings spot-welding equipment South African Welding
itself, to produce the weld. · Good maths skills to (often found on high Institutes.
This is in contrast with work out measurements volume production lines).
soldering and brazing, which · The ability to solve You could also contact the
involve melting a lower- problems Welding Institute about their
melting-point material · An understanding of safe As well as working with metals range of training schemes
between the workpieces to working practices. and alloys, you may also cut and for welding methods, as well
form a bond between them, join composite materials, such as inspection and testing
without melting the work as plastics, using specialist qualifications. They also
pieces. welding methods. have information about the
industries in which welding
Welders cut, shape and join Common types of welding skills play a key role.
sections of metal plate and include oxyacetylene, metal inert
pipes in a wide range of gas, manual metal arc, tungsten Welding knowledge and skills
industries. These include inert gas, laser and ultrasonic. can be used in many
construction and engineering, Welders usually wear protective industries. Examples include
transport, aerospace, and clothing, such as a face-shield, civil engineering,
offshore oil and gas. They apron or gloves. engineering construction,
also carry out repairs on agricultural engineering,
manufacturing equipment In some cases you might need power, shipbuilding and
and machinery. to use specialist safety repair, renewable energy,
equipment, for example and oil and gas. You may
breathing apparatus for also have the opportunity to
underwater welding work, or a work abroad on overseas
safety harness for working at construction projects.
heights.
The promotion options
include becoming a
foreman/forewoman and
shift supervisor, or
fabrication workshop
manager. With experience,
you may have the option to
work in welding inspection,
quality control and non-
destructive testing.

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TRADE TRADE OVERVIEW APPLICATION CAREER PATH
AND QUALITIES

Blacksmith Blacksmiths shape and join As a blacksmith you need: As a blacksmith you would Industrial blacksmiths are
metals such as steel, iron, heat metal in a forge until it usually employed in
· Good hand-to-eye mining sites and
copper and bronze to make is soft and workable. You
coordination engineering sites. There
decorative and everyday would then hammer, bend
· Practical skills and are also opportunities in
items. These can include and cut the metal into shape
technical ability shipbuilding and repair.
wrought iron gates, railings, before it cools again. You
· Problem solving skills As an experienced
furniture, tools and could specialise in:
· Creative and design skills industrial blacksmith, you
horseshoes. if you want to specialise · Industrial work, making
could also look for work
in artistic work items such as specialist
opportunities in the metal
· Motivation and self- tools, fire escapes or
fabrication or welding
discipline as you would security grills
trades. Most of artistic
often work alone · Artistic or architectural
blacksmiths are self
· Good communication metalwork, such as
employed.
skills for dealing with decorative ironwork, gates,
customers Maths ability sculptures and furniture.
for measuring and
making calculations Depending on the type of
· Business skills for blacksmithing you do, your
preparing quotes and work would include:
managing your accounts · Working with a forge or
if you are self-employed. furnace
· Using traditional hand tools
such as hammers, punches
and tongs or anvils
· Using power tools, such as
power hammers, drills,
grinders, air chisels and
hydraulic presses
· Using engineering
machinery such as pillar
drills, centre lathes, milling
machines and welding
equipment
· Working with various
metals, including wrought
iron, steel, brass, bronze
and copper
· Heating metal to the right
temperature so that it can
be shaped
· Joining metals together
using various blacksmithing
methods
· Applying 'finishings' to
metal or products.

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AND QUALITIES

Pattern Pattern makers use As a foundry Foundry patternmakers produce full size, You may have an advantage
Makers hand and machine patternmaker, you three-dimensional models, which are when looking for work if you
tools to create full- will need: used to create moulds for casting metal in have experience of using
size models for the foundries. They can make the models computer aided design
· The ability to work to a
moulds used in with a range of materials, such as wood, packages or computer
high level of accuracy
manufacturing. They metal, plastic and wax. numerically controlled
· Excellent practical skills
work from 2D and machines.
· A steady hand for
3D engineering As a foundry patternmaker, your duties
delicate work
drawings and make would include: If you have both hand and
· The ability to follow 2D
patterns in wood, machine tool skills it may
and 3D engineering · Planning the best way to make
resin, metal and increase your chances of
plans and drawings patterns from 2D and 3D drawings
wax. getting work. With
· An understanding of · Creating a prototype pattern using
experience, you could be
casting processes and hand tools and computer-controlled
promoted to foundry
properties of metals machinery
workshop supervisor or
· Good communication · Making a sample casting, using the
manager.
skills prototype to check it meets customer
· Strong maths skills requirements, changing the pattern to
You could also train to
· Good team-working remove any defects
become a technician, which
skills · Producing a finished pattern ready for
could lead to a career in
· A methodical approach the foundry moulders to make
cast metals technology or
to work castings.
mechanical engineering.
· An awareness of health
You would also work out and set tolerance
and safety.
levels to take account of molten metal
shrinking as it cools during the casting
process.

Patternmakers can also use modern

technology methods to make moulds such
as Wire EDM (electrical discharge
machining), which is controlled by a
computer.

Moulder As a foundry moulder As a foundry As a foundry moulder you would make You can find opportunities
you would make the moulder, you will moulds to shape molten metal into castings. in traditional industrial
moulds used to need: The castings would then be used to make industries. With
produce castings and · Good practical skills parts for use in industries like aerospace, experience, you could
parts for industries the ability to visualise marine and automotive engineering. become a foundry
like aerospace and car moulds from two- workshop supervisor or
manufacturing. You dimensional plans You would use different methods to make manager. You could also
would work with a · A methodical approach moulds, including: train to become a
variety of materials to work technician, leading to a
from sand and resin to · The ability to work · Mixing sand with clay and water to
career in cast metals
metals. with a high degree of make sand moulds
technology or mechanical
accuracy · Resin shell moulding - injecting
engineering.
· An understanding of resin into sand and heating it to
casting principles And form a hard shell
the properties of · Investment or lost wax casting -
metals making a wax replica of the casting
· Good communication · Exposed polystyrene casting -
skills pouring molten metal into a
· The ability to work on polystyrene pattern
your own and as part · Die casting - making moulds from
of a team heat resistant metals
· An awareness of health · Ceramic mould casting - bonding
and safety. silica gel with ceramic powders to
produce castings.
You might also make cores for moulds
(coremaking), which create a hollow space
inside the casting when the molten metal is
poured in. For some jobs, you may have to
work with a team of moulders to make
larger moulds, and you might make very
large moulds using specially designed sand
pits in the foundry floor.

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TRADE APPLICATION CAREER PATH
OVERVIEW AND QUALITIES

Wagon Wagon fitters are As a wagon fitter you will Wagon fitters are commonly found Typically, you will
Fitter commonly found in the need: in the railway industry and they progress from an entry
railway industry, they · Good practical skills and build, maintain, service and repair level position such as an
are responsible for the some mechanical knowledge locomotives, coaches and wagons apprentice, through to
building, maintaining, · An understanding of the more senior roles in your
servicing and repairing properties of wood area of specialisation
of locomotives, coaches · The ability to follow detailed such as a supervisor or
and wagons. instructions technical specialist. Once
· Good levels of concentration in the rail industry, you
They further re-furbish, and attention to detail will need to complete
including accident · A safety-conscious approach additional studies which
repairs, heavy to work will depend on
overhauls, conversions · The ability to work both on operational and state
and upgrades. your own and in a team requirements, to
· Good maths skills to make progress. You may have
calculations and take the opportunity to study
measurements. to become a professional
engineer.

Electrical Electrical Fitters repair As a electrical fitter Electrical Fitters repars and Your promotion options
Fitter compressors-exhausters, you will need: test the following on a could include supervisory
main alternators, main locomotive: and management roles.
· Computer skills
generators and traction · Alternators/Generators You may also have the
excellent mechanical and
motors are overhauled. · Pantographs and roof equipment chance to specialise in a
electrical skills
· Compressors; particular area of the job,
· Good problem-solving skills
There is also electrical Knorr & Westinghouse such as computer aided
The ability to work alone and
small parts and · Bogies and underframe design. With further
as part of a team
mechanical small parts in · Brake System training, you could
· Good communication skills
the centre bay were · Motors eventually qualify as a
· English and maths skills to
several components are · Batteries mechanical engineer.The
work with technical drawings
overhauled and tested by · Low voltage equipment demand for fitters is
and write reports
Electrical Fitters. · High voltage equipment largely dependent on
· A knowledge of safe working
· Contactors levels of activity in the
practices
Modern-age electronics · Relays manufacturing, mining,
· An understanding of industry
necessitate electronic · Switches electro pneumatic transport, construction,
quality standards
training for Electrical · Protection equipment electricity, gas and water
· A good level of fitness
Fitters to enable them to · Electronic equipment sectors, and on advances
· A willingness to work flexibly
repair sophisticated · Transformers and cooling in technology and
to cover shifts and unsocial
locomotives. systems concerns about security.
hours.
· Inductive divert shunts

Electrical Fitter also performs

the following duties:
· Panel wiring and machine
electrical fitting
· Work from electrical drawings.

Diesel Diesel Electrical Fitters As a diesel electrical fitter Diesel electrical fitters Your promotion options
Electrical work in a back shop you wil need: examine, repair and test the could include supervisory
Fitter where major repairs are · Computer skills following on a locomotive: and management roles.
carried out on excellent mechanical and · Batteries You may also have the
locomotives. Some are in electrical skills · Alternators chance to specialise in a
the repair shops where · Good problem-solving skills · Generators particular area of the job,
compressors-exhausters, · The ability to work alone · Motors such as computer aided
main alternators, main and as part of a team · Electronic Modules design. With further
generators and traction · Experience in build of diesel · Contactors training, you could
motors are overhauled. engine / electric motor · Relays eventually qualify as a
There is also a fuel shop, driven pump units · Low voltage circuits (control mechanical engineer.
brake shop, electrical · Knowledge of High pressure circuits) The demand for fitters is
small parts and pumps and diesel systems · High voltage circuits (Power largely dependent on
mechanical small parts in · Good communication skills circuits) levels of activity in the
the centre bay were · English and maths skills to · Brake System (Pneumatic manufacturing, mining,
several components are work with technical system) transport, construction,
overhauled and tested by drawings and write reports · Bogies electricity, gas and water
Diesel Electrical Fitters. · A knowledge of safe working · Diesel Engine sectors, and on advances
Locomotives are practices · Turbocharger in technology and
periodically serviced, and · An understanding of · Fuel system concerns about security.
this is done in the shed industry quality standards · Water system
(platforms). In this shed · A good level of fitness · Oil system
work is done under high- · A willingness to work · Cooling system
voltage conditions and flexibly to cover shifts and · Governor (Electro Hydraulic)
dangerous rotating unsocial hours. · Electronic Equipment
equipment. Modern-age · Protection Equipment
electronics necessitate
electronic training for
Diesel-Electrical Fitters to
enable them to repair
sophisticated locomotives.

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TRADE TRADE OVERVIEW APPLICATION CAREER PATH
AND QUALITIES

Vehicle Builder This trade is an combination of As a vehicle builder Vehicle builders set up bearers Vehicle builders are
four trades which include you will need: to support the floor of the mostly employed by
sheet metal work, plumbing, · Good practical skills vehicle. Then they put in the transport equipment
wood work & welding. Vehicle and some mechanical side frames, the roof, and the companies, including bus
builders do repairs, knowledge front and rear ends. Skinning, and rail transport. Some
refurbishing, upgrades and · An understanding of or the roof and side panelling, are also self-employed.
manufacturing of suburban the properties of is then inserted before the Vehicle builders develop a
electric train sets and mainline wood coach is painted and the fit- range of skills and as
coaches. Vehicle builders · The ability to follow out of chairs is then done. such, it is possible for
need to have a sound detailed instructions Vehicle builders use materials them to move into other
understanding of mechanical · Good levels of such as steel, wood, plastic or trade areas such as metal
engineering and good literacy concentration and aluminium to construct or fabrication or welding.
skills so they can read and attention to detail modify a commercially built With experience and
interpret an engineer's · A safety-conscious vehicle. Panels, made out of further training, they can
drawings. They also require a approach to work these materials are used to also move into
sound understanding of the · The ability to work cover the chassis, but first supervisory positions or
metals and other materials both on your own and they have to be outlined on work as technical officers
used in the vehicle building in a team the particular material and or technicians, or in sales.
process. Manual dexterity and · Good maths skills to then cut out, using equipment This is a fairly small
an eye for detail are also make calculations and such as a guillotine or oxy occupation which can
important employment-related take measurements. acetylene equipment. They limit job prospects.
qualities to have. The work then weld, glue, bolt and rivet However, the skills of
environment in this occupation these materials together, and vehicle builders can be
can be summed up as noisy. onto the chassis. Finally, they transferred to other
Vehicle builders work in noisy fit the suspension and braking occupations like metal
workshops, using potentially systems, hydraulic and fabrication, hydraulics,
dangerous equipment such as pneumatic systems, lighting mechanical fitting, sheet
guillotines and torching and electrical systems, as well metal work or finishing.
devices, so they need to get as the brakes, door handles,
used to wearing protective seats, locks and hinges.
clothing and equipment, such
as ear muffs.

Armature The armature winding is the As an armature Armature winders work from Typically, you will progress
Winder main current-carrying winding winder you will need: diagrams that give details of from an entry level position
in which the electromotive force the arrangement of coils, the such as an apprentice,
or counter-emf of rotation is · Good practical through to more senior
number of turns required for
induced. The current in the skills roles in your area of
each, etc. Sometimes they
armature winding is known as · An ability to follow specialisation such as a
have to draw the diagrams
the armature current. The technical drawings, supervisor or technical
themselves. Every coil is
location of the winding depends building plans and specialist. Once in the rail
thoroughly checked and
upon the type of machine. wiring diagrams industry, you will need to
recorded in detail. To wind
The armature windings of dc · An ability to work complete additional studies
coils with the correct number
motors are located on the rotor, carefully, which will depend on
of turns and shape, coil-
since they must operate in methodically and operational and state
winding machines are used.
union with the commutator. In safely requirements, to progress.
The coils are then checked
DC rotating machines other · A head for heights You may have the
and fitted into the slots of
than brushless DC machines, it and willingness to opportunity to study to
motors and generators
is usually rotating. Armature work in all sorts of become a professional
connecting them according to
Winders locate and repair or weather engineer.
specified circuit
replace the broken parts of · A willingness to
requirements. Some of the
electric motors, or where the work in confined Armature winders are
duties of an armature winder
coils are burnt out or damaged, spaces employed in the following
are:
and repair or replace them, or · Good written and industries:
spoken · Examine and test wired
completely rewind all the coils. · Steel and engineering
communication electrical components
Armature winders use various · The electricity supply
skills such as motors,
kinds of testing instruments to · Motor vehicle
· An ability to work armatures, and stators,
locate damaged coils. Once manufacturing
in a team as well using measuring
found, a decision has to be · Motor vehicle repair
as on your own devices and record test
made whether to repair the · Independent armature
· A flexible approach results
damaged coil or to completely winding.
· Good problem- · Operate or tend wire-
rewind the machine.
solving skills. coiling machines to
wind wire coils used in
electrical components Wind wire coils used in
such as resistors and electrical components, such
transformers, and in as resistors and
electrical equipment transformers, and in
and instruments such as electrical equipment and
bobbins and generators instruments, such as field
cores, bobbins, armature
· Cut, strip, and bend
wire leads at ends of cores, electrical motors,
coils, using pliers and generators, and control
wire scrapers. equipment.

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BURSARIES
We offer bursaries for full-time study towards
degrees in Industrial, Electrical, Electronic,
Mechanical, Civil, and Electro-mechanical
Engineering as well as in Quantity Surveying
and Environmental Management. These Vacation Programme:
bursaries include full tuition and identified Workplace Experience.
related costs with the opportunity of job Placement is dependent on
placement on the successful completion of the needs of individual
studies. This placement also serves as a pay- departments as well as those
back period. of the students. The minimum
requirement for placement is
In addition, we provide students with the completion of theoretical
vacation work as required by their fields of component S4.
study.

What are the requirements?

Be Grade 12 learners with outstanding achievements

Be South African citizens

Be medically fit

Mathematics and Physical Science, with a minimum five

symbol

If you are a Grade 12 or tertiary institution student, you can apply for a bursary
online.
How do I apply?

Applications open in May and close on 31 July every year. We select and
screen students on academic performance, and bursary allocations are made in
line with Transnet Employment Equity targets as well as the company's technical
skills strategy.

For further information or to download an application form, go to:

www.transnet.net Click on “careers” and select “bursaries”.

Email your application, CV and proof of academic results to:

bursaries@transnet.net or fax them to 011 774 9235

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 WORK INTEGRATED
LEARNING

As part of our human capital development

strategy, we offer Work Integrated Learning
Opportunities to P1–P2 students in the
engineering field.

Ready for
a challenge?
Requirements:
· S1 – S4 completed/to be completed end
of semester
· No contractual obligation towards other companies
· South African Citizenship

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV AT YOUR RESPECTIVE

DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION.

DISCIPLINES AVAILABLE
· Civil

· Electrical (Heavy Current)

· Electronics

· Mechanical

· Industrial

· Metallurgy (Physical)

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FOR GRADUATES

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 YOUNG
PROFESSIONAL-IN-TRAINING

The purpose of the Young Professional-in-Training (YPT) programme is to develop

individuals who have completed technical and non-technical tertiary qualifications, by
providing relevant work experience, leading them to become competent professionals
within Transnet. YPT is a 24 month structured programme which individuals are assessed
at regular intervals.

The programme affords young professionals work exposure in disciplines such as supply
chain and logistics, procurement, human resources, corporate & public affairs and
finance. Intake is dependent on the needs of individual departments.

HOW WE SOURCE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

We source Young Professionals-in-Training from universities and universities of
technology, either on direct visits to the campuses or by advertising through
appropriate channels.

We also identify students

· Who have successfully completed their bursary phase on the Transnet

Bursary Scheme
· In their final year of a relevant degree at universities or universities of
technology, on condition that they successfully complete the qualification
· Via relevant youth development agencies and recruitment agencies.

In addition, internal Transnet employees who have completed a degree or diploma with a
Transnet bursary are better placed in different roles or functions within the organisation.

How can I join the YPT programme?

If you have completed a commercial or social science degree or diploma at a university or
university of technology, you are eligible for a two-year structured YPT programme.

How do I apply?
If you have a national diploma or degree in an identified discipline, and are interested in
joining our YPT Programme, look out for advertising in newspapers and Transnet careers
portal on www.transnet.net or call us on 012 743 2389.

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TESTIMONIAL

“I have gained various skills such as research, data

analysis and change management“

Gezae Ontong
raining)
(Young professional-In-T

What is your field of study?

I am currently completing my Master's in Public Management and Governance with the
University of Johannesburg.

How has the programme changed your life in terms of work experience, skills
transfer and building your career?
I started my Young Professional-in-Training (YPT) Programme in February 2015 in the
Group Corporate Sustainability.

As a YPT trainee, I have been exposed to the corporate environment in many ways in
which I have acquired various skills, valuable experience and a considerable amount of
knowledge both directly and indirectly. Working in the sustainability space, my core
responsibilities include: measuring the social impact footprint of Transnet; measuring
the outcomes of Transnet's activities from a Social and Environmental perspective;
Stakeholder Engagement; Change Management and facilitating training to users of the
Sustainability Data System across Transnet. The various skills I have obtained include
research skills, data analysis skills, change management skills, and most importantly
interpersonal skills.

Would you recommend Transnet and the training programme to other graduates
out there?
I would recommend the programme to graduates looking forward to developing
professionally and personally in their career. The YPT Programme allows graduates to
experience the corporate environment and at the same time gives them a great
opportunity to gain skills, experience, knowledge and support they need within the work
space.

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“I have been exposed to various activities within the

communication field“

o
Katleho Molekini ng)
in-Tra
(Young Professional-

What is your field of study?

I have an undergraduate degree in Marketing Communication and a postgraduate
degree in Communication Theory from the University of Johannesburg (UJ).

How has the programme changed your life in terms of work experience, skills
transfer and building your career?
I am a Graduate in Training at Corporate and Public Affairs, which is responsible for
managing the reputation of the company. The programme has given me confidence for
the workplace. Prior to joining Transnet, I was uncertain and nervous about how I would
cope or fit in the workplace. But I was reminded and comforted that this is a training
programme intended to equip me with relevant skills, especially in my department.
There were moments where I needed to apply myself beyond my comfort zone but with
the guidance from colleagues, I managed to find my footing.

I have been exposed to various activities within the communication field: the brand
management of the company, media monitoring, event management, stakeholder
relations and managing sponsorships. Now I can confidently execute projects with
minimal consultation.

What stood out the most in my journey was the realisation that what I anticipated prior
to starting the training programme was different to what I have received. In my view this
is a good thing. The programme turned out to be more than I expected. I quickly learnt
that one never stops learning and the department I work in offers that opportunity
almost every day.

Would you recommend Transnet and the training programme to other graduates
out there?
Yes I would. Despite there being a programme outlined for you, you can never be
completely sure of what will happen next or what you will be exposed to. It's not as rigid
as it is on paper but it keeps you on your toes. The programme can stretch you at times
but at the end of the day one needs to look at the bigger picture, that being personal
development. I would recommend the programme to anyone who is up for a challenge
and is willing to learn and grow in their area of study.

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 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL-IN-TRAINING

TESTIMONIAL

“I have been afforded an opportunity to grow personally

and professionally“

shoe
Sally-Ann BafTra ining)in-
(Young Professional-

What is your field of study?

I graduated with a BA degree and a LLB degree from the University of Witwatersrand.

How has the programme changed your life in terms of work experience, skills
transfer and building your career?
I joined the Governance and Risk team in 2015 as a Young Professional-in-Training.
I could have never predicted the journey ahead of me. I united with a diverse and friendly
team, filled with exceptionally smart, focused, ambitious and incredibly supportive
people. There is never a dull moment and I couldn't have asked for a better group of
mentors to start my journey in Transnet.

Within the Governance and Risk team I worked with another team that deals with the
Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), which mainly deals with ensuring that Transnet
complies with the Act in trying to prevent irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
Where such expenditures do occur, provide reports on the root causes and corrective
actions taken to prevent further occurrence. Furthermore the office reports on the
disciplinary actions taken against those who are guilty of financial misconduct.

Would you recommend Transnet and the training programme to other graduates
out there?
I would most definitely recommend the training programme to any young person who is
eager to learn, is smart, self-motivated and ambitious.

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TESTIMONIAL

“I had an opportunity to improve on my presentation skills,

working under-pressure and time management skills“

ane
Boitumelo Phatlrain ing)
n-T
(Young Professional-i

What is your field of study?

I hold an Honours Degree in the field of Economics.

How has the programme changed your life in terms of work experience, skills
transfer and building your career?
I am a Young a Professional-in-Training in the: Group Results Management Office.
The programme has enhanced my profile, it has given me valuable work experience that
can only take me to greater heights in my career. Through the programme I have learnt
more about my strengths and weaknesses as an individual and I had an opportunity to
improve on my presentation skills, working under-pressure and time management skills.

Would you recommend Transnet and the training programme to other graduates
out there?
I would recommend the Transnet graduate training programme to other graduates
because the training puts into practice what you have learned at school. It develops your
interpersonal and professional skills. The programme enhances your soft skills and most
importantly it provides you with quality work experience.

“I believe this experience puts me at an

advantage professionally amongst my peers.“

What is your field of study?

Nandile Dube
Bachelor of Law (LLB). (Young Professional-i
n-Training)

How has the programme changed your life in terms of work experience, skills
transfer and building your career?
I have been fortunate to learn skills that go far beyond my field of study. I would have
never imagined gaining experience in governance and compliance within the
procurement field however the programme has exposed me to that. I believe this
experience puts me at an advantage professionally amongst my peers. I have learned
how to negotiate and manage conflicting interests when dealing various internal and
external stakeholders. My career aspirations in the beginning were to be a legal
professional, however I am now venturing into strategic management and corporate
governance, which is a field I never thought I would tap into.
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 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL-IN-TRAINING

Would you recommend Transnet and the training programme to other graduates
out there?
I would recommend the training programme at Transnet to other graduates for exposure
to infrastructure projects and project execution. The experience would definitely put
graduates at an advantage, as there is a huge opportunity for development in the
company. The nature and magnitude of the projects we deal with expose graduates to the
importance of teamwork and strategic planning and problem-solving.

“Through the programme I have learnt more about my

strengths“

Lukhanyiso Pe ter
Training)
in-
(Young Professional-

What is your field of study?

I completed a Bachelors Degree in Industrial-Organisational Psychology and Sociology
at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth.

How has the programme changed your life in terms of work experience, skills
transfer and building your career?
The Young Professional-in-Training programme has immensely contributed to my career
development as a young professional, through the vigorous on-the-job training, formal
and informal training opportunities that Transnet as an organisation offers in the
programme. At this point in my career trajectory, I can confidently affirm that it is
through this programme that I have managed to acquire and hone some of the critical
work-related skills and experiences relevant to any role in Culture and Change
Management.

Would you recommend Transnet and the training programme to other graduates
out there?
I would most definitely recommend Transnet as an organisation and the programme to
graduates out there looking to bridge the gap between the theory learned at university
and the actual skills and experiences required to be successful in the corporate world.

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ENGINEER
-IN-TRAINING

WHAT WE DO
The Engineer-in-Training programme (EIT) provides experiential learning for
graduates with a degree in Engineering, to assist them in gaining sufficient
experience to be deployed within Transnet.

The programme consists of defined segments – formal, theoretical and on-the-job –

which are necessary to meet the training needs of the graduates. The training lasts
for 24 months. It is divided into four-six months evaluation period.

The programme includes:

· Formal training courses are provided in management, supervision
and technical knowledge and skills. As a rule, we offer these
formal courses internally, where necessary, however, courses may
also be offered to external organisations.

· On-the-job training takes place in the work environment under

the guidance of mentors and supervisors. It comprises explanation
of and guidance in the practical application of knowledge, skills and
techniques in the various fields of activities which are needed to
carry out tasks and job instructions.

What do I need to join EIT?

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognised university and in a field relevant to
Transnet. No experience is required, although it may be taken into account when you are
placed in the applicable structured development programme time frame as decided by
the mentor committee.

How do I apply?
Full-time bursary recipients who have successfully completed their degree and have been
employed by Transnet, automatically qualify for the programme, and do not need to
apply. The programme starts on the date of your employment, and lasts for 24 months.

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TESTIMONIAL

”I was very fortunate to work with experienced signal

engineers who have offered me mentoring, and that
is priceless.”

Simphiwe Mab uza

ing)
(Engineer-In-Train

What is your field of study?

BSc Engineering (Electrical)

How has the programme changed your life in terms of work experience, skills
transfer and building your career?
I was able to receive on the job training as an Engineer-in-Training rather than isolated
theoretical training. My current work is exactly what I have been trained for. I have
gained signal engineering skills and knowledge which I did not have coming from
university. During my training I was very fortunate to work with experienced signal
engineers who offered me mentoring, and that is priceless. They still continue to mentor
me even post my training. I am now comfortable to work as a Signals Engineer having
gained such valuable skills of design analysis and interpretation. There are added skills
such as project management, team leading and communication that have also been a
significant part of my training and assist me in achieving the business objectives
set for me.

Would you recommend Transnet and the training programme to other graduates
out there?
Yes, I would. The training is in line with professional body registry requirements which
ultimately means that Transnet does not only look out for its own benefit of getting
engineering services but in the process allows us to develop as professionals. I am now
an appointed engineer and I am now also mentoring and supervising other Engineers-in-
Training and Technicians-in-Training .

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TESTIMONIAL

“The training programme has strengthened my ambitions to

study further and register with South African Council for
Natural Scientific Professions .”

Portia Tshehla
) ing
(Engineer-In-Train

What is your field of study?

My field of study is Environmental Science which focuses on protecting the Earth's
environment, conservation of natural resources, and human health by
sustainable management.

How has the programme changed your life in terms of work experience, skills
transfer and building your career?
The one thing I would say about my career is that I could have never predicted that I
would have reached this far. Every job and assignment taught me something new: about
work, life and to understand myself better as a professional.

The work experience has been incredible, because I have received several opportunities
to improve my corporate skills, adjust with changing situations at work and giving my
best effort in terms of productivity and efficiency.

My experience from the programme has been internalised in ways that often surprises
me in private practice, as I find myself instinctively changed in terms of problem solving,
organising, working towards deadlines, management and leadership, communicating,
motivating people and making decisions. The Transnet training programme has
strengthened my ambitions to study further and register with South African Council for
Natural Scientific Professions.

Would you recommend Transnet and the training programme to other graduates
out there?
Transnet has been a great environment for me to work in and I would recommend it to
any graduate looking to establish their career and experience in the freight environment.
What I like the most about the programme is that trainees are given the opportunity to
own their training through supervision and mentorship. The footprint of the company
definitely provides a wealth of opportunities and incredible life experiences.

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TESTIMONIAL

“It is a great privilege to be allocated a mentor and

supervisor who provides excellent guidance as well as
transfer of skills “

Mpumelelo Ayirebi
(Engineer-In-Training)

What is your field of study?

I studied BSc Construction Studies and BSc Hons Quantity Surveying. I'm currently
practising as a Transnet Group Capital Stream 6 Quantity Surveyor and registered with
the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession as a Candidate Quantity
Surveyor.

How has the programme changed your life in terms of work experience, skills
transfer and building your career?
The programme was very beneficial to me in terms of my career path. It's great that the
appropriate training programmes in place are aligned with the Professional Registration
Councils requirements, which assists the trainee to be exposed to the relevant areas
mandatory for professional registration. It is also a privilege to be allocated a mentor
and supervisor who assists in guiding as well as mentoring you and providing the
necessary skills transfer to build on what you studied at tertiary level. By no doubt it is a
challenge to step out from the tertiary studies arena and into the workplace, however
the training programme assists in making the process much smoother and efficient for
the trainee as well as the employer.

Would you recommend Transnet and the training programme to other graduates
out there?
I would definitely recommend the training programme to other graduates. I really
enjoyed the programme and it has numerous benefits. It is a privilege to work for a
company that is so diverse and offers so many career paths and opportunities for
graduates out there. If you are 100% committed to the programme, you will reap the
benefits that it has been designed to give you. Yes, there will always be challenges in any
training programme, however the eagerness and willingness to learn as well as to turn
situations into opportunities will guide you through to excel.

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TECHNICIAN
IN-TRAINING

WHAT WE DO
The Technician-in-Training programme (TIT) provides experiential learning for
learners, or students with a diploma in Engineering, to assist them in gaining
sufficient experience to be deployed within Transnet.

The programme consists of defined segments – formal, theoretical and on-the-job-

training which are necessary to meet the training needs of TIT. The training lasts for
18 months, divided into three-six month evaluation period.

The programme includes:

· Formal training in management, supervision and technical knowledge and
skills. As a rule, formal courses are offered by Transnet internally; however,
where necessary, courses may also be offered to external organisations.
·
On-the-job training which takes place in the work environment under the
guidance of mentors and supervisors. It comprises explanation of and guidance
in the practical application of knowledge, skills and techniques in the various
fields of activities which are needed to carry out tasks and job instructions
entrusted to TIT.

What do I need to join TIT?

A diploma in engineering from a recognised university of technology in a field relevant to
Transnet.
No experience is required, although it may be taken into account when you are placed in
the applicable Structured Development Programme time-frame as decided by the
mentor committee.

How do I apply?
Bursary recipients who have successfully completed a diploma and have been employed
by Transnet, are automatically absorbed into the programme, and do not need to apply.
The programme starts on the date of your employment, and lasts for 18 months.

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CHARTERED
ACCOUNTANTS TRAINING

WHAT WE DO
Developing essential skills
In South Africa there is a shortage of accountants – especially black and women
accountants and the Chartered Accountants Training (CAT) Programme has been
designed as a strategic intervention to train prospective Chartered Accountants to meet
the skills requirements not only for Transnet, but for South Africa as a whole. Transnet
has been an accredited training office with the South African Institute of Chartered
Accountants (SAICA) since 1997.

What does the CAT programme involve?

The CAT programme is a three-year learnership programme for candidates who have a
Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA)/BCompt (Hons) or equivalent. SAICA'S
stringent requirements demand that trainees receive extensive training in Financial
Management, Management Decision-making, Financial Accounting, Internal Audit and
Corporate Governance, Auditing and Assurance, and Taxation. The training also includes
the development of professional attributes such as interpersonal, intellectual and
communication skills, as well as those in the areas of personal, and organisational and
management.

Rotation for a broad experience

Trainees are rotated between the head office and the company's operating divisions. The
rotation is tailored to meet the needs of the trainees as well as those of the respective
operating divisions. Trainees spend at least one-third of their practical training in one
division. The training programme matches the depth of the SAICA syllabus requirements
and provides a wide business exposure.

What can I expect?

At Transnet we offer our trainees industry-level support to ensure their success in the
programme.

The programme includes:

· Study leave for the board exams
·Supplementary courses
· General business management training
· Exam technique courses, revision courses for the board exams
· Competency assessments

All trainees are assigned a mentor from among the Chartered Accountants within
Transnet. Our mentors volunteer their time, passion and dedication to the success of the
programme and the trainee accountants, and provide leadership, empowerment,
guidance and advice.

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What do I need to join CAT?
If you are registered in the final year of the CTA registration you can join the programme.
Current CTA students are also welcome to apply.

How do I apply?
If you would like to join the CAT programme, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV),
including copies of your Grade 12 certificate, academic record, proof of your final-year
CTA registration and a copy of your ID.

You will need to email these documents to catraining@transnet.net

Please remember that the closing date for applications is 31 August of each
year.

TESTIMONIAL

“When taking advantage of opportunities you learn to come out

of your shell and approach others confidently.“

Lebogang Lebea
(CAT Trainee)

What is your field of study?

Accounting Sciences, CA stream

How has the programme changed your life in terms of work experience,
skills transfer and building your career?
My experience in Transnet has been key in cultivating my passion for finance and my
quest to actively contribute to reshaping the South African government and its
subsequent growth. The company has a diverse range of operations that are interlinked
under the primary objective of stimulating the South African economy. The SAICA sets
out a list of outcomes that trainees need to achieve in their three years of training. I was
awarded the opportunity to understand the business and how it operates in light of South
Africa's macro economy. Understanding a parastatal means that you get an appreciation
of the country's economy and its drivers. The environment does not limit trainee
exposure to the outcomes set by SAICA; there is a multitude of learning opportunities
available for trainees to capitalise on.

Would you recommend Transnet and the training programme to other

graduates out there?
Yes, the programme is ideal for candidates who aspire to own their careers, build
relationships and optimise on learning opportunities. The diversity of Transnet's
workforce creates the opportunity for one to develop people skills and the skill of building
professional relationships. When taking advantage of opportunities you learn to come
out of your shell and approach others confidently.
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 WHAT WE DO

The Maritime School of Excellence is a distinguished training enterprise in South

Africa where all the necessary maritime training takes place and all the essential skills
are taught, to enable our learners to join the growing pool of quality human resources
for the international maritime and port sector.

MARITIME
SCHOOL OF
EXCELLENCE
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Preparing people for future roles
The Maritime School of Excellence was established specifically to provide the necessary
skills for Transnet Port Terminals and Transnet National Ports Authority. In preparing
learners for important roles in Southern African ports, the Maritime School of Excellence
enables them to make an essential contribution in the efficient economic performance not
only of the company, but of commerce, industry, and South Africa as a whole, as well as
the entire Southern African region.

A history of excellence. A future of success.

The school has been successfully offering certification in marine careers since 1991,
helping to fulfil the dreams of thousands of students. With over 40 courses and ample
lecture rooms that can accommodate up to 6000 students per year, there is certainly a
place for you.

Transnet’s objective is to establish the Maritime School of Excellence as a leading

African training provider in marine operations, terminal operations, port management
and port engineering, as well as a supplier of high-quality seafarers to the market.

Cutting-edge teaching
When you join the Maritime School of Excellence, you are in the hands of experienced
mentors and training staff such as harbour masters, marine pilots, tug masters , marine
engineers, and terminal operators. Receive practical training through advanced training
aids and state-of-the-art full-mission simulators as you learn how to manoeuvre ships,
tugboats and operate terminal-related equipment and machinery.

A philosophy of service and partnership

While Transnet's internal demands for skills have increased over recent years, the school is also
respected among customers and academic institutions for external training, as well as research and
development services to the broader maritime industry.

The vast experience and expertise that we have accumulated at the Maritime School of Excellence
over the years within the maritime industry, enables us to facilitate knowledge transfer in port-related
training and business solutions specific to customers' needs.

Our philosophy is to develop a partnership with our customers. This approach serves as a platform for
expert advice on the best offerings, including tailor-made learning options to match our clients'
business requirements. Strategic partnerships with other training providers, technical suppliers and
technology specialists reinforce our capacity to deliver comprehensive business solutions.

The Maritime School of Excellence has attracted the attention of marine entities seeking training
interventions from across the continent, including Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Namibia,
Cameroon and Nigeria.

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WHERE WE ARE
The school is strategically located in Africa's largest port City of Durban, with satellite
campuses in Richards Bay, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

The school is carving out a position as a premier marine training institution, including
qualifications in marine pilot, tug master training, skipper port operations, motorman
grade II and operator lifting equipment courses.

Accreditation and partnering for excellence

At the Maritime School of Excellence we ensure that all our service offerings remain on par
with international best practice by offering globally competitive and accredited training
courses. While our qualifications and courses are already nationally and internationally
aligned, we are engaged in further alignment with internationally recognised and
accreditation bodies on an ongoing basis. We are also continuously undertaking research
and development alongside benchmarking exercises with other maritime organisations
around the world.

We work closely with a variety of partners and fellow associations; both local and
international.

TRAINING FOR A NEW LIFE

If you have ever thought of a productive, interesting and challenging

career in engineering or marine disciplines, then Transnet is the place for
you.

Here, at the Maritime School of Excellence, you can obtain education and training
that will unleash a world of opportunities.

If you have a desire to learn, we will assist you to grow in excellence, attain skills
and equip you with the tools to assist in problem-solving.

Transnet regards the development of technical skills to be key in the growth of

individual learning and the filtering of those skills back into the South African
market, this is key to South Africa's success in totality. We regard motivated young
people as central to the effectiveness of the service we provide.

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Technology for the opportunity of a lifetime
During the various training courses, learners experience the full-mission ship-handling
simulator installed at the Maritime School of Excellence satellite campus in Bayhead,
Durban. It is used to train marine pilots and tug masters, bringing them up to par with the
International Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping requirements and
refining their skills with refresher training.

The Maritime School of Excellence has terminal operations simulators, rubber tyred
gantry cranes, as well as the ship-to-shore container cranes – all providing learners with
real-time ability to operate, manoeuvre and familiarise themselves on all terminal-
related equipment and machinery.

In addition, we make use of reach stackers, counter balance, mobile harbour cranes, rail-
mounted gantries, straddle carriers and truck handling simulators to add to the select
training provided by the Maritime School of excellence.

The learning and employment opportunities that the Maritime School of Excellence
creates are not only for Transnet but also for the maritime industry and South Africa.

LEARNERSHIPS THAT WE OFFER

Operator – Lifting Equipment

As a Lifting Equipment Operator, you will be focusing on supporting port
and terminal operations.

To enrol for this course you will need:

· Grade 12 (matric) Mathematics and Physical Science are an advantage
· A Code 8/EB driver's licence valid for at least three years
· Computer literacy
· To be physically fit and healthy
· To be prepared to work shifts and in adverse weather conditions
· To be functionally literate
· To pass a pre-entry examination and a medical examination, which will include
an assessment of hand-eye coordination, depth perception and the ability to
work at heights and
· A technical certificate of knowledge N1-N6 will be an added advantage.

Skipper Port Operations

As a Skipper Port Operator, you'll be in charge of vessels of over 25 tons,
but less than 200 tons, in a port operations area.

To enrol for this course you will need:

· Grade 12 (matric) with mathematics and physical science
· To pass a pre-entry examination and a medical examination and
· To be physically fit and healthy.

Marine Motorman Grade II

As a Marine Motorman, you will undertake maintenance, repairs and
servicing of engines and auxiliaries on board a vessel in a port operations
area, under the supervision of the Chief Engineer.
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To enrol for this course you will need:

· Grade 12 (matric) with a 60% pass in mathematics and
physical science;
· To pass a pre-entry examination and a medical examination; and
· To be physically fit and healthy

Can I join the Maritime School of Excellence?

If you are motivated, able to rise to challenges, and are interested in a long-term
maritime career, then you can apply to join the Maritime School of Excellence. If you
require further information, we can provide you with a brochure detailing the available
courses and relevant entry requirements.

What do I need?
Minimum requirements vary with each course, however you will need a Grade 12 Level 4
compulsory subjects of English, Mathematics and Physical Science.

How do I apply?
If you are an external candidate, and wish to apply for those courses that are open to the
private sector, you will need to contact the Learner Administration Department at the
Maritime school of Excellence in order to enrol in the course of your choice.

Please note that recruitment starts in October - each year, and you should apply
when you see an advertisement in your local or national newspapers and Transnet
career’s site on www.transnet.net. You will then need to submit the following
documents to the relevant Human Resources manager:

· An application le er
· Matric Certificate
· Curriculum Vitae (CV)
· Any supporting documentation i.e driver's licence.

How to reach us
For more information on the Maritime School of Excellence and an exciting
fulltime maritime career, email enquiries to MSOE@transnet.net
Tel: (031) 361 2397

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TESTIMONIAL

“The impact that the school had on my life has

opened many doors for my career path.“

Myles Munian
(Motorman Grade II)

My name is Myles Munian, I am 23 years old. I am currently employed by Transnet

Marine Services under Tug boat division in Durban. I started in this position after
completing a Motorman Grade II learnership. I have also completed other courses such
as Ordinary Seafarer Engine, Able Seafarer Engine as well as Steering and Lookout of
which forms part of General Purpose Rating training.

The impact that Maritime School of Excellence had on my life has opened many doors for
my career path. The school has always delivered and I have only good things to say
about my duration with the campus. In the near future I trust that I will be back to further
my studies for my growth in career path. I would like to thank Transnet for accepting us
on the learnership programme that truly changed our lives. I now have a qualification in
Motorman Grade II.

“Today I am permanently employed as an Able Seafarer at

Transnet National Ports Authority.“

Calvin Peters)on
(Skipper Operator

Life has a way of rewarding hardwork. My name is Calvin Peterson. In November 2012,
I applied for a learnership and got accepted in January 2013. Little did I know that it
would change my life forever. I studied Skipper Ports Operation at Maritime School of
Excellence.

It has been a very rocky journey but through it all with the help of facilitators around us,
we conquered it all. The school made sure that even though our training was completed
we did not fall by the wayside.

Today I am permanently employed as an Able Seafarer at Transnet National Ports

Authority. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity presented to me by Transnet. My
life has been changed forever, my career is growing gradually and I'm happier than ever.

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”I am grateful that such opportunities reach the youth

from rural areas like myself”

Itumeleng Elep hant

)
(Tug Operator

In January 2013 I got accepted as one of the candidates for the skipper trainee
programme until May 2015. This was a great opportunity because I got exposed to the
maritime environment and I got to learn about so many other things relating to the field.

I was fortunate to be exposed to handling a ship, managing the crew and working in
different departments on-board the tug, lash ups of different vessel sizes and working
with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

I am grateful that such opportunities reach the youth from rural areas like myself so that
they can take advantage and advance in life.

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