Auto Electrician

About this role

Transnet’s Ngqura Container Terminal operation in the Eastern Cape is looking for a permanent Auto Electrician. The job keeps cargo handling equipment safe, reliable and ready for daily port work. You will also help train apprentices.

What you’ll do

• Carry out regular preventative maintenance on all cargo handling equipment so it stays reliable and available.
• Inspect equipment while it runs. Spot warning signs of abuse, faults or damage early, and report them before a major breakdown.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, find the fault and carry out the repair, so downtime stays low.
• Estimate the size of each repair and the spares needed, then work with your supervisor to get parts ordered.
• Plan on-the-job training for apprentices and guide them through their development plans.

What you need

• Matric / NTC 2
• Trade Test Certificate as a Trade Tested Auto Electrician
• A valid Code B driver’s licence
• 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience
• Code EC driver’s licence (advantageous)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Technical knowledge, with the ability to make sound decisions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills and the ability to pass on your skills to others (advantageous)

Is this job for you?

This role suits a trade-tested auto electrician who likes hands-on fault-finding and keeping heavy equipment running. You should be comfortable working to tight timeframes and sharing your knowledge with apprentices. Preference is given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups under Transnet’s Employment Equity Plan.

Tips before you apply

• Have your trade test certificate, matric certificate and driver’s licence copies ready before you apply.
• Describe your 3 to 5 years of experience with specific equipment types, faults you fixed and how quickly you fixed them.
• Give examples of times you trained or mentored others, since apprentice training is part of the role.

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