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Electrician – TPT Saldanha IOT | Apply Before 2 October 2026

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is looking for an Electrician to join its Engineering team at the Saldanha Port in the Western Cape. This is a permanent position focused on maintaining and repairing high-voltage and low-voltage electrical equipment, ship loading and off-loading machinery, substations and electronic control systems.

The successful candidate will help ensure reliable and safe electrical operations across the port. The role requires strong electrical fault-finding skills, knowledge of PLCs and drives, and the ability to work safely with high-voltage equipment.

Job Details

  • Position: Electrician
  • Operating Division: TPT Saldanha IOT
  • Department: TPT, Engineering
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Location: Saldanha, Western Cape
  • Grade: I3
  • Reference: req5948
  • Closing Date: 2 October 2026

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Red Seal Electrical Trade Test Certificate
  • Valid Code 08/B driver’s licence
  • External candidates: 2–3 years’ relevant experience in an electrical engineering environment
  • Internal candidates: 1 year relevant experience, including apprenticeship training

Knowledge Required

The position requires knowledge of:

  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • AC/DC drives
  • High-voltage (HT) equipment
  • Lifting equipment
  • AC/DC motors
  • Electrical fault finding
  • Safe working practices and the OHS Act
  • Electrical schematic interpretation
  • SANS 0142 / Wireman’s Code of Practice
  • SAP
  • PLC and drives courses
  • Transnet High Voltage Electrical Safety Instructions for internal candidates

Key Responsibilities

The Electrician will perform high-voltage switching, take HT permits and conduct testing to support the safe maintenance and repair of port equipment and electrical systems.

The role also involves maintaining and repairing ship loading and off-loading equipment, plant and equipment, low-voltage electrical systems and other electrical installations.

The successful candidate will investigate electrical breakdowns, identify the causes of faults and determine suitable repair solutions to reduce equipment downtime and maintain reliable operations.

Other duties include electrical inspections, post-operation checks, fault finding and repairs on PLCs, AC/DC motors, electrical and hydraulic systems, compressors, scales, portable tools, multicore cables and fibre-optic cables.

The Electrician will also inspect distribution boards, test earth connections and electrical leakage, inspect and repair portable electrical tools, and maintain records of equipment conditions and faults.

Skills and Attributes

Applicants should have:

  • Good communication skills
  • Decision-making skills
  • Strong fault-finding ability
  • A quality-driven approach
  • Self-motivation
  • Technological awareness
  • Ability to work at heights
  • Commitment to safe working practices

How to Apply

Applicants should ensure that their application for Electrician – TPT Saldanha IOT, Reference req5948 is submitted before the closing date.

Closing Date: 2 October 2026

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that HR receives the application before the closing date.

Important

This position involves working with high-voltage equipment, electrical machinery and industrial systems. Applicants should carefully check the stated qualifications, driver’s licence and experience requirements before applying.

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TPT Saldanha IOT is hiring an Electrician for a permanent Engineering position. Applicants need a Red Seal Electrical Trade Test, valid Code 08/B licence and relevant electrical engineering experience.
📍 Saldanha, Western Cape
📅 Closing: 2 October 2026
🔎 Ref: req5948

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⚡ ELECTRICIAN JOB – SALDANHA
TPT Saldanha IOT is hiring an Electrician.

📍 Saldanha, Western Cape
💼 Permanent
🎓 Red Seal Electrical Trade Test
🚗 Code 08/B licence required
🛠️ Relevant electrical engineering experience required
📅 Closing: 2 October 2026
🔎 Ref: req5948

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