Rail Signalling Technician — Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Alstom; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Johannesburg seeks a full-time Signal Technician for the Midrand Maintenance Depot to keep railway signaling systems safe, reliable and affordable through planned maintenance, corrective work and calibration.

You will diagnose faults in centralised traffic control, colour-light signaling, track circuit detection and interlocking systems, perform testing and routine cleaning, and contribute to safe shift operations and on-call standby as required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and electronics diploma required or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience in railway signal maintenance.
• Registration as a Professional Technician is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills; good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable railway signaling through maintenance planning.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration.
• Test and clean signaling and radio systems.
• Work with centralised traffic control, interlocking, and associated systems.
• Adhere to safety regulations and standby on-call duties.

Skills

Sound signalling

Centralised traffic control

Colour light signalling

Track circuit detection

Computer-based signalling

Points machines

OHSA regulations awareness

Education

Minimum Grade 12

Electronics National Engineering Diploma (S4)

Job description

Alstom in Johannesburg seeks a full-time Signal Technician for the Midrand Maintenance Depot to keep railway signaling systems safe, reliable and affordable through planned maintenance, corrective work and calibration.

You will diagnose faults in centralised traffic control, colour-light signaling, track circuit detection and interlocking systems, perform testing and routine cleaning, and contribute to safe shift operations and on-call standby as required.