
Transnet Port Worker
| Operating Division: | TPT Port Elizabeth MPT |
| Employee Group: | Non Permanent |
| Department: | TPT, Operations, EC |
| Location: | Port Elizabeth |
| Reporting To: | Operations Supervisor |
| Grade: | HRLYL1 |
| Reference: | req5070 |
Position Purpose:
- The provision of labour as directed by supervisor in order to ensure a safe and clean working environment or optimised cargo operation.
- Preference will be given to People living with disabilities and applicants residing in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
Position Outputs
- Cleaning of operational equipment (such as ship to shore cranes’ windows; cranes’ cabins; etc.).
- Inspection of container condition.
- Reefer monitoring operations.
- Opening and closing of rail wagons twist-locks.
- Loading off-loading and slacking of cargo in compliance of standard operating procedures.
- Hooking/ unhooking
- Tarping/ untarping where applicable
- Place/ remove dunnage
- Cleaning of operational areas, rail trucks, plant, workshops, offices, sheds and ablution facilities as instructed.
- Complete applicable documentation i.e. accident reports.
- Identification of correct cargo handling equipment/ gear.
Minimum Requirements:
- Years of experience with a formal qualification:
- Grade 12 / NQF 04
- Minimum of 1 year experience (terminal experience).
Competencies
- Knowledge
- Terminal Layout
- Safety
- Stack Positions
Skills Required:
- Attention to detail
- Cleanliness
Equity Statement:
- Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
How to apply:
The closing date is on 17/06/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

