Work Integrated Technical Learner - Instrumentation (TE Salt River, Cape Town )

Transnet Company; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet Engineering in Salt River, Cape Town, invites applications for the Work Integrated Technical Learner - Instrumentation (WIL Trainee) position. The 24-month programme provides practical work experience, hands-on training, and mentorship to recently qualified apprentices with a red seal.

Successful candidates will perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, and ensure safety compliance while gaining exposure to industry tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• Trade Tested Red Seal Certificate: Instrumentation.
• Trade tested within the past 4 years.
• Youth between 18 and 35 years.
• Less than 1 year's experience.
• Must be a South African Citizen.
• If disabled, a confirmation letter from the Doctor must be attached.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.
• Document work performed and report to supervisors.

Skills

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

Trade Tested Red Seal Certificate: Instrumentation

Trade tested within the past 4 years

Youth between 18 and 35 years

Less than 1 year's experience

South African Citizen

Disabled – doctor letter if applicable

Job description

Work Integrated Technical Learner - Instrumentation (TE Salt River, Cape Town )

Operating Division: Transnet Engineering

Employee Group: Trainee

Department: TA,FOLDRS & FUNC- Youth Development

Location: Salt River

Reporting To: Specialist: Youth Development

Grade: WITL

Reference: req5971

The closing date is on 13/10/2026. 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 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Trainee Programme aims to provide recently qualified apprentices ( with a red seal) with practical work experience allowing them to apply their academic and vocational or practical knowledge in a real-world environment. This programme is designed to enhance participants' employability by offering hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to industry-specific tasks. The WIL trainee programme is conducted over a period of 24 months.

Position Outputs

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.
• Document work performed and report to supervisors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Trade Tested Red Seal Certificate: Instrumentation.
• Trade tested within the past 4 years.
• Youth between 18 and 35 years
• Less than 1 years’ experience
• Must be a South African Citizen.
• If disabled, a confirmation letter from the Doctor must be attached.

Competencies

Beginner: Basic understanding of tools and safety procedures. Intermediate: Ability to perform tasks independently with minimal supervision. Advanced: Expert-level skills, capable of supervising and training others.

Equity Statement

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