Technician

Transnet Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) seeks a Technician responsible for maintenance, installation, repair and problem solving of Radio Telecommunications equipment across sites in Johannesburg. Lead the Radio Telecommunications team to ensure all networks operate within spec.

Requirements include five years in Telecommunication Radio, a valid EB driver’s license, Green certificate and First Aid. The role emphasizes safety, training coordination and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in Telecommunication Radio.
• Must hold a valid Code EB driver’s license.
• Green certificate is required.
• First Aid (level 2) certification.
• Fall protection & Fall Arrest training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine preventative maintenance on radio network equipment and transmission media to meet specifications.
• Install and commission new equipment and program it as required.
• Perform corrective maintenance, test, repair and re-commission to restore functionality.
• Provide progress updates to Technical Command Centre and customers as needed.
• Supervise staff and hold regular progress meetings to ensure maintenance goals are met.
• Complete MICA, maintenance, technical and fault reports to track activities and admin tasks.
• Apply Transnet Safety policies daily through risk management practices and safety walks.
• Coordinate training for subordinates and new hires per development plans.
• Stay current with new technologies and equipment through ongoing training.
• Maintain site files with current equipment information for each location.

Skills

RF principles

Microwave concepts

Open channel radio networks

Team supervision

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

T3/S4 National Diploma (Electrical Light Current)

Engineering Technician with ECSA

Tools

Telemetry systems

Job description

Technician

Operating Division: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)

Employee Group: Permanent

Department: TR-COR-CEN-TEL-Maint Telecoms-IST-JHB

Location: Johannesburg

Reporting To: Technical Manager

Grade: G

Reference: req5864

The closing date is on 30/09/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, installation, repair and problem solving of Radio Telecommunications equipment used by Transnet. These include microwave, trunked and open channel radio network equipment, base station-, mobile- and handheld- radio peripherals, telemeters and marine radio- and navigational- equipment (coastal locations dependant). The incumbent will lead the Radio Telecommunications team to achieve the above. The area of responsibility will mainly be, but not limited to, his/her geographical area.

Position Outputs

1. Conduct scheduled routine preventative maintenance as per MICA on Radio network and peripheral equipment as well as on Radio transmission media to keep the above-mentioned equipment and networks fully functional within service and operational specifications
2. Responsible for the new installations and the commissioning of the new equipment as well as the programming thereof.
3. Conduct corrective maintenance on Radio telecommunication and associated equipment, test, repair and replace identified faulty items and re-commission equipment to restore systems to original functional condition.
4. Give regular feedback on progress / clearance of faults to Technical Command Centre (TCC), customer and maintenance controller with relevant information to update logged fault notification and time recording.
5. Supervise staff and conduct regular progress meetings to ensure timeous and effective preventative and corrective maintenance is performed.
6. Complete reports, i.e. MICA (manual for infra condition assessment), maintenance, technical, vehicle, overtime, fault and open notification, to monitor, control and complete administration processes of above tasks.
7. Implement Transnet Risk Management program on a daily basis through level one meetings, green areas, safety talks and WSWP (written safe work procedures) task observations so that all employees comply to Transnet's Safety policies and procedures.
8. Communicate regularly to the Technical Manager or TCC to customers to give feedback on progress regarding outstanding faults and installations as per customer's expectations/needs
9. Co-ordinate attendance of planned training for sub-ordinates, students and new appointees, peers as per agreed Individual Development Plans.
10. Regularly undergo training to stay competent in new technologies and equipment deployed in the Radio Telecommunications network and to selfstudy where required to acquire recent knowledge and skills
11. Maintain site files to include current records/information of equipment on each site

Qualifications and Experience

• T3/S4/ National diploma (Electrical Light Current) 22/2/2 dated 28 December 1990;
• Registered as an Engineering Technician with ECSA.
• Five years’ experience in Telecommunication Radio.
• Be in possession of a valid (Code EB) driver's licence.
• C-Green certificate
• First Aid (level 2).
• Fall protection & Fall Arrest

Competencies

Knowledge: RF Radio principles and practices. Microwave principles and practices. Electronics. Computer literacy Trunked & Open channel Radio networks. Analogue and Digital Radio principles. All Radio peripheral used on above networks; Train Telemeter system in use in Transnet. Depending on geographic area knowledge of Marine radio and ship navigational aids in Ports. Transnet's Safety management systems as applicable in relevant operationSkills: Communication Negotiation. Supervision skills Conflict handling. Problem solving. LeadershipAttitudes: Safety Orientation Team orientation Decisive Customer orientation Service orientation Results orientated Cost consciousness Attention to detail Accountability Work independently Self confidence Self-driven. Precise Quality assurance Work extended/ irregular hoursCompetencies: Competent to drive a light & 4x4 vehicle safely. Be able to resolve problems alone on radio networks & peripherals equipment up to component/module level. Be competent to work under live electrical wires Safety conscious. Be able to work with and lead teams of different cultures. Prepared & physically competent to work at heights. Be able to do physically demanding work.

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.