Transnet: Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship Programme 2025

Job Highlights

Transnet Corporate Centre invites applications for the 2025 Apprentice: Mechanical Fitter.

Closing Date: 10 December 2025

 The above position is only available at the following area: “Germiston”-Gauteng

Position Purpose

Is to recruit and develop a highly skilled workforce that helps grow Transnet business in order to improve productivity, profitability, and an employer’s bottom line.

As part of Transnet Human Capital Development Strategy, Transnet Academy is offering comprehensive apprenticeship training to learners to be trained as artisans in different fields and locations.

Position Outputs

• Installations of machines in the workshops
• Repair and maintenance of all buildings and machines
• Mechanical fault finding and repairs to electro hydraulic machines including motorised equipment.
• Conduct PM’s and report on defects
• Mechanical overhaul, modifications, upgrade of machines and equipment

Qualifications

• NTC2 with 4 relevant trade subjects all passed or
• Technical National Certificate Vocational Level 4 or higher with 7 subjects passed or
• Technical Matric Certificate including Pure Mathematics and Physical Science passed with relevant trade theory passed
• All subjects to have been passed at 50% and above

Competencies

• End-user computing
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving and Conflict handling
• Safety Knowledge

How to Apply

Applicants must be SA citizens without any other bursary obligation from other organisations.

Preference will be given to applicants considered as South African Youth (under the age of 35). Preference will be given to applicants with outstanding academic results.

Selection will be made in terms of the Company’s Employment Equity Plan, Recruitment and Selection Policy.

All training will be done in the relevant Transnet Faculty of Engineering Campus. On successful completion of the apprenticeship there is no guarantee for permanent employment within Transnet. This is only a training and development opportunity.

Please note that NO accommodation and transport assistance will be provided before, during and after completion of the apprentice training.

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