Embark on a transformative career journey with the Transnet Trainee Controller Learnership Programme 2026. This exceptional opportunity invites aspiring professionals to gain hands-on experience in pipeline operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of petroleum products. Applications close on 06 October 2026, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this dynamic programme.
About the Opportunity
The Transnet Trainee Controller Learnership is a comprehensive training programme aimed at equipping successful candidates with the skills needed to support the safe and efficient movement of petroleum products through Transnet’s extensive pipeline network. Trainees will gain practical exposure to specialised pipeline equipment, operational systems, risk control, product metering, maintenance activities, and product quality monitoring. This programme is part of Transnet’s Corporate Centre and Youth Development initiatives.
Closing Date
Applications must be submitted by 06 October 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Trainees will be immersed in various critical areas, including:
– Risk and Pollution Control: Monitoring depot risk status, communicating risk information, and maintaining reports and documentation.
– Product and Intermixture Handling: Managing transmixtures, using operational systems, and supporting tanker loading activities.
– Minor Maintenance: Conducting planned and unscheduled maintenance, testing, and minor repairs.
– Pigs and Spheres Operations: Launching pigs and spheres, isolating equipment, and performing safe opening procedures.
– Product Metering: Operating metering equipment and capturing operational data.
– Pipeline Shutdowns: Performing shutdowns, identifying substandard conditions, and implementing corrective actions.
– Product Quality Testing: Using testing equipment and monitoring product movement.
Requirements/Qualifications
Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:
– Grade 12 / Standard 10 with Mathematics and Physical Science
– N3 Technical Engineering in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Metering Control and Instrumentation
Additionally, candidates must pass a competency assessment covering technical ability, numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, and abstract reasoning.
Benefits
While specific benefits are not detailed, this learnership offers invaluable industry experience and training, positioning candidates for future career opportunities in various engineering and technical fields.
