Port Worker

Dream job Link; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 83.000 - 124.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Transnet Port Terminals (Cape Town Container Terminal) seeks a Port Worker to perform manual cargo handling, reefer monitoring, container inspection, rail twist-lock work and equipment sanitation in a 24/7 maritime terminal. The role requires high physical stamina, strict safety focus, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a busy team while complying with SHEQ standards and terminal procedures.

This non-permanent position closes on 27 October 2026 and reports to the Operations Manager

Formación

• Minimum 1 year work experience in port operations or similar (Option 1)
• Minimum 2 years work experience in port operations or maritime logistics (Option 2)
• Relevant Port Operations / Rigging / Safety Certificate or ROC (Advantageous)
• Working knowledge of terminal layouts and safety standards (OHSA/SHEQ)

Responsabilidades

• Clean operator cabins, control consoles, and windows of heavy port equipment (STS/RTG/Sch), ensuring visibility.
• Sweep and maintain quays, rails, workshops, offices and sheds; remove hazards and oil spills.
• Inspect incoming/outgoing ISO containers for damage and record defects.
• Perform hooking and unhooking operations with slings and lifting gear.
• Position and secure dunnage and tarpaulins; assist with cargo slacking per procedures.
• Connect/disconnect reefer power cables and monitor temperature readings.
• Record reefer logs and ensure accurate temperature data.
• Open/close twist-locks on rail wagons and report hazards; document incidents.

Conocimientos

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Team orientation

Safety conscious

Educación

Grade 12 / NQF Level 4

Grade 10 / NQF Level 2

Descripción del empleo

Company / Operating Division: Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) — Cape Town Container Terminal (CTET)

Department: TPT, Operations

Position Title: Port Worker

Vacancy Reference: req6075

Job Grade: HRLYL1

Employee Group: Non-Permanent

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Reporting To: Operations Manager

Closing Date: 27 October 2026

Governance Framework: Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA), Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951, International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) Codes, Transnet Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Standards, National Ports Act 12 of 2005

1. Executive Purpose & Operational Mandate

The Port Worker (Ref: req6075) at Transnet Port Terminals (Cape Town Container Terminal) executes manual cargo handling, reefer temperature and power connection monitoring, container condition inspection, rail wagon lock manipulation, and operational equipment sanitation.

Operating in a high-density, 24/7 maritime container terminal environment, the Port Worker ensures optimized berth, rail, and stack throughput, prevents cargo damage, adheres to terminal traffic and safety plans, maintains clean equipment cabins and facilities, and upholds strict compliance with Transnet maritime SHEQ standards and standard operating procedures.

2. End-to-End Port Cargo & Terminal Operations Workflows

Clean STS crane cabins Inspect ISO containers for Plug/unplug cold-chain Unlock/lock rail twist-locks, & glass; sweep quay, structural defects; assist reefer units; monitor place dunnage, tarp cargo, sheds, & workshops. spreader hooking/unhooking. temps & record logs. & clear rail truck decks.

1. Operational Equipment & Terminal Area Sanitation

• Equipment Cabin Sanitation: Clean operator cabs, control consoles, and windows of heavy port equipment—including Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes, Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes, and Straddle Carriers—ensuring unobstructed operator visibility.
• Yard & Facility Housekeeping: Sweep and maintain operational quays, rail tracks, workshops, offices, sheds, and ablution facilities, removing hazardous debris and oil spill hazards.

2. Container Inspection, Lashing & Cargo Handling

• Container Condition Audits: Inspect incoming and outgoing ISO container surfaces, corner castings, doors, seals, and lock rods for structural dents, punctures, or breaches, recording defects prior to vessel/rail movements.
• Hooking & Unhooking Operations: Execute safe manual rigging, hooking, and unhooking of specialized slings, spreader bars, and lifting gear onto non-standard or breakbulk cargo.
• Dunnage, Tarping & Slacking: Position and secure dunnage wood beneath heavy cargo, apply protective tarpaulins over weather-sensitive freight, and assist with cargo slacking operations per standard procedures.

3. Cold-Chain Reefer Monitoring & Logging

• Reefer Plug In / Plug Out: Connect and disconnect electrical power cables for temperature-controlled reefer containers in the reefer stack or vessel side under safety protocols.
• Temperature Audits: Conduct periodic temperature readings, set-point verifications, and alarm monitoring, logging physical reefer performance data into terminal tracking logs.

4. Rail Wagon Operations & Incident Reporting

• Twist-Lock Manipulation: Open, close, align, and test mechanical twist-locks on flatbed rail wagons before container loading or offloading operations by crane operators.
• Safety & Incident Logging: Identify correct cargo handling equipment/gear for specific loads, report site hazards immediately, and complete mandatory documentation (e.g., accident/incident reports).

3. Position Requirements & Qualification Matrix

• Formal Education: Option 1 Standard: Grade 12 / NQF Level 4; Option 2 Standard: Grade 10 / NQF Level 2
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 1 year work experience (Option 1); Minimum 2 years work experience (Option 2)
• Industry Advantage: Direct experience in Port Operations or maritime logistics (Option 1); Direct experience in Port Operations or maritime logistics (Option 2)
• Certifications: Relevant Port Operations / Rigging / Safety Certificate or ROC (Advantageous); Relevant Port Operations / Rigging / Safety Certificate (Advantageous)
• Knowledge Base: Working knowledge of Terminal Layout, Stack Positions, and Maritime Safety Standards (Both Options)
• Required Skills: High attention to detail, physical stamina, cleanliness, team orientation, safety conscious (Both Options)

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety & Zero-Harm Record: 100% compliance with terminal SHEQ safety rules, wearing required PPE (high-vis vest, steel-toe boots, hard hat, harness), with zero Lost Time Injuries (LTIs).
• Equipment Cleaning Turnaround: Keep assigned STS crane windows, cabins, and operational areas 100% clean without delaying vessel shift start times.
• Reefer Monitoring Accuracy: Achieve 100% accuracy on reefer temperature readings and plug-in logs to eliminate cold-chain cargo spoilage.
• Rail Operations Throughput: Ensure zero rail wagon departure delays caused by unhandled twist-locks or misplaced dunnage.

5. Application Directives & Mandatory Transnet Instructions

• Employer: Transnet Port Terminals (TPT)
• Operating Division: TPT Cape Town Container Terminal (CTET)
• Position Title: Port Worker
• Reference Number: req6075
• Grade: HRLYL1
• Employment Type: Non-Permanent
• Closing Date: 27 October 2026
• Employment Equity: Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of Transnet.