Transnet is inviting applications for 10 General Worker positions based in Standerton. These are fixed-term contract opportunities running from 1 September 2026 to 31 December 2026.

The positions require a minimum of Grade 9 and at least 6 months of relevant experience.

Job Overview

Job Detail	Information
Company	Transnet
Position	General Worker X10
Grade	L2
Department	CEW
Location	Standerton
Reference Number	C 3430781
Contract	Fixed-Term Contract
Contract Period	1 September 2026 – 31 December 2026
Minimum Education	Grade 9
Experience	Minimum 6 months relevant experience
Closing Date	2 September 2026 at 12:00pm

About the General Worker Positions

The General Workers will assist RME Construction teams with general duties during maintenance and construction activities.

The purpose of the role is to support the team and help ensure that work is completed effectively, efficiently and safely.

With 10 positions available, this opportunity may suit candidates with basic general-work or construction-related experience who meet the minimum requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Minimum Grade 9
• At least 6 months’ relevant experience
• Physical fitness and the ability to undergo a medical examination and be declared fit for duty
• Safety awareness
• Ability to communicate in English
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), where applicable

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Carry out tasks assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader
• Be punctual and maintain sober habits
• Assist with the handling, loading and offloading of materials
• Clean work sites by removing weeds
• Stack materials
• Sweep floors
• Remove and dispose of excess or rubble materials
• Use hand tools, including non-mechanised tools, within the construction environment
• Clean tools
• Support general maintenance and construction activities as required

Working Environment

This is a hands-on general worker position. Applicants should therefore be prepared for physical work and duties associated with maintenance and construction environments.

Candidates must be medically fit to perform the required duties.

Documents Required

The advert states that applicants must attach:

• Proof of residential address
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copy of school report

Important: The advert states that applications will be deemed/declared invalid if the required documents are not attached.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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CV Tips for Transnet General Worker Applicants

Because this position requires only Grade 9 but does require at least six months of relevant experience, your CV should make your practical work experience easy to identify.

Include experience involving duties such as:

• General labour
• Construction assistance
• Loading and offloading
• Cleaning worksites
• Handling materials
• Using hand tools
• Maintenance assistance
• Warehouse or depot work
• Gardening or removing weeds
• Housekeeping and keeping work areas clean

Under each previous job, briefly explain what you actually did. For example: “Assisted with loading and offloading materials, cleaned work areas, removed rubble and used basic hand tools.”

Also highlight punctuality, safety awareness, teamwork, physical fitness and reliability.

Possible Interview Questions

Prepare for questions such as:

1. Tell us about yourself.
2. Why do you want to work as a General Worker at Transnet?
3. What general worker or construction experience do you have?
4. Have you worked with hand tools before?
5. How do you ensure that you work safely?
6. Are you comfortable with physically demanding work?
7. How would you safely load and offload heavy materials?
8. What would you do if your supervisor gave you an instruction you did not understand?
9. Why is good housekeeping important on a construction or maintenance site?
10. Are you comfortable working as part of a team?
11. How do you ensure that you arrive at work on time?
12. What would you do if you noticed an unsafe condition at the workplace?
13. Are you willing to undergo a medical examination?
14. Why should Transnet select you for this position?

Quick Interview Tip

For this role, focus your answers on being reliable, safety-conscious, physically capable, punctual and willing to follow instructions. Where possible, give simple examples from your previous general-work experience.

Closing Date: 2 September 2026 at 12:00pm
Reference: C 3430781
Posts Available: 10