Transnet Technician Vacancy 2026 โ Johannesburg | Permanent Job | Apply by 30 September 2026
Transnet is inviting suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for a permanent Technician position in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
The position falls under Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) and focuses on the maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting of radio telecommunications equipment used across Transnet operations.
The successful candidate will work with equipment including microwave systems, trunked and open-channel radio networks, base stations, mobile and handheld radio equipment and telemeters. The Technician will also be responsible for leading a Radio Telecommunications team and supporting preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
Applicants require a T3/S4/National Diploma in Electrical Light Current, registration as an Engineering Technician with ECSA, and five years’ experience in Telecommunication Radio, among other requirements.
Applications close on 30 September 2026.
Job Overview
Employer: Transnet
Operating Division: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
Position: Technician
Reference: req5864
Department: TR-COR-CEN-TEL-Maint Telecoms-IST-JHB
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent
Grade: G
Reporting To: Technical Manager
Experience: Five years in Telecommunication Radio
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Application Method: Online
About the Transnet Technician Position
The Technician will be responsible for maintaining, installing, repairing and troubleshooting radio telecommunications equipment used by Transnet.
Equipment and systems covered by the position include:
- Microwave equipment.
- Trunked radio network equipment.
- Open-channel radio networks.
- Base station radio equipment.
- Mobile radio equipment.
- Handheld radio equipment and peripherals.
- Telemeters.
- Radio transmission equipment.
- Marine radio and navigational equipment where applicable to coastal locations.
The successful candidate will also lead the Radio Telecommunications team responsible for performing these activities.
Although the Technician’s responsibilities will mainly relate to their geographical area, the vacancy states that responsibilities are not necessarily limited to that area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Preventative Maintenance
The Technician will conduct scheduled routine preventative maintenance according to MICA requirements.
This will include maintenance on:
-Radio networks.
-Radio peripheral equipment.
-Radio transmission media.
-Associated telecommunications equipment.
The objective is to keep equipment and networks fully functional and operating within required service and operational specifications.
2. Installation and Commissioning
The successful candidate will be responsible for new equipment installations.
Duties include:
-Installing new telecommunications equipment.
-Commissioning equipment.
-Programming new equipment.
-Checking system functionality.
-Ensuring installations operate according to the required specifications.
3. Corrective Maintenance and Fault Finding
The Technician will perform corrective maintenance on radio telecommunications and associated equipment.
Responsibilities include:
- Identifying equipment faults.
- Testing faulty equipment.
- Repairing equipment.
- Replacing defective components where required.
- Re-commissioning repaired equipment.
- Restoring systems to their required functional condition.
- Troubleshooting radio network and peripheral equipment.
The position requires someone capable of resolving problems on radio networks and peripheral equipment down to component/module level.
4. Fault Reporting and Communication
The Technician will provide regular feedback regarding outstanding and resolved faults.
Communication may involve:
- Technical Command Centre (TCC).
- Customers.
- Maintenance controllers.
- Technical Manager.
The successful candidate will provide relevant information so that fault notifications and time records can be updated correctly.
Clear communication is therefore an important part of this technical role.
5. Supervise the Radio Telecommunications Team
This is not only a hands-on technical position.
The successful applicant will also supervise staff and help ensure maintenance activities are completed effectively and on time.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervising team members.
- Conducting regular progress meetings.
- Monitoring preventative maintenance.
- Monitoring corrective maintenance.
- Supporting team performance.
- Helping coordinate technical activities.
Applicants should therefore demonstrate both technical expertise and leadership ability.
6. Complete Technical and Maintenance Reports
The Technician will be responsible for completing various reports and administrative records.
These include:
- MICA reports.
- Maintenance reports.
- Technical reports.
- Vehicle reports.
- Overtime reports.
- Fault reports.
- Open-notification reports.
Accurate reporting will help Transnet monitor, control and complete the administrative processes associated with maintenance and technical work.
7. Implement Safety Requirements
Safety is a major component of the position.
The Technician will implement Transnet’s Risk Management programme through activities such as:
- Level-one meetings.
- Green-area activities.
- Safety talks.
- Written Safe Work Procedures (WSWP).
- Task observations.
The objective is to ensure employees comply with applicable Transnet safety policies and procedures.
8. Communicate With Customers and Management
The successful candidate will regularly communicate with the Technical Manager, Technical Command Centre and customers.
This communication will provide updates regarding:
- Outstanding faults.
- Repairs.
- Installations.
- Maintenance progress.
- Customer requirements.
9. Coordinate Training
The Technician will help coordinate planned training for:
- Subordinates.
- Students.
- New appointees.
- Peers.
Training should be coordinated according to agreed Individual Development Plans where applicable.
10. Keep Technical Knowledge Up to Date
Technology used within telecommunications networks continues to change.
The successful candidate will therefore be expected to:
- Regularly undergo training.
- Remain competent in new technologies.
- Learn about newly deployed equipment.
- Undertake self-study where required.
- Maintain current technical knowledge and skills.
11. Maintain Site Files
The Technician will maintain site files containing current records and information about equipment at each site.
Accurate technical documentation is therefore another important responsibility.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should carefully check the requirements before applying.
Qualification
Applicants require:
T3/S4/National Diploma โ Electrical Light Current
The vacancy references 22/2/2 dated 28 December 1990 in relation to this qualification requirement.
Professional Registration
Applicants must be:
Registered as an Engineering Technician with ECSA.
Experience
Applicants require:
Five years’ experience in Telecommunication Radio.
This is an experienced technical position and is not advertised as an entry-level or no-experience vacancy.
Driver’s Licence
Applicants must have a:
Valid Code EB driver’s licence
The successful candidate must also be competent to safely drive both light and 4×4 vehicles.
Additional Requirements
The vacancy also lists:
- C-Green certificate.
- First Aid โ Level 2.
- Fall Protection.
- Fall Arrest.
Applicants should ensure these qualifications/certifications are clearly reflected on their CV where applicable.
Technical Knowledge Required
Candidates should have knowledge of:
- RF radio principles and practices.
- Microwave principles and practices.
- Electronics.
- Computer systems.
- Trunked radio networks.
- Open-channel radio networks.
- Analogue radio principles.
- Digital radio principles.
- Radio peripherals used on applicable networks.
- Transnet’s Train Telemeter system.
- Transnet safety management systems relevant to the operation.
Depending on the geographical area, knowledge of marine radio and ship navigational aids in ports may also be required.
Skills Required
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Communication skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Conflict-handling skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Leadership skills.
Personal Attributes
Transnet lists several important attitudes and attributes for the role.
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Safety orientation.
- Team orientation.
- Decisiveness.
- Customer orientation.
- Service orientation.
- Results orientation.
- Cost consciousness.
- Attention to detail.
- Accountability.
- Ability to work independently.
- Self-confidence.
- Self-motivation.
- Precision.
- Commitment to quality assurance.
- Willingness to work extended or irregular hours.
Physical and Operational Requirements
Candidates should take note that this position includes demanding technical and physical requirements.
The successful candidate must be able to:
- Safely drive light and 4×4 vehicles.
- Resolve radio network and peripheral equipment problems independently.
- Conduct repairs down to component/module level.
- Work under live electrical wires.
- Follow strict safety requirements.
- Work with and lead teams from different backgrounds.
- Work at heights.
- Perform physically demanding work.
- Work extended or irregular hours where required.