Closing Date: 06/10/2026 (It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.)
Position Purpose
The Trainee Controller is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of petroleum products through the pipeline network by operating specialized equipment following scheduled programs and instructions. This role emphasizes the importance of:
Volume and quality of product
Safety of personnel and company assets
Customer satisfaction for both internal and external stakeholders
Position Outputs
The trainee controller will be trained to fulfill the following outputs:
Risk/Pollution Control:
Communicate information regarding the risk status of the depot.
Document and report related findings.
Extract information relevant to risk status reports.
Apply and enforce company regulations and legislation regarding risk.
Monitor separator tanks and detect leaks/spillages.
Drain water from bund areas and handle transmixtures/intermixtures.
Operations Control:
Use company operations system and software to manage pipeline equipment.
Extract, capture, and verify information for accuracy.
Plan and handle blending and/or tanker loading of intermixture.
Perform minor maintenance and plan unscheduled maintenance tasks.
Launching Operations:
Launch and receive Pigs and Spheres.
Use systems/software to perform launching according to company protocols.
Product Metering:
Utilize company operating system and control metering equipment.
Perform and monitor shutdowns of product movement, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
Conduct product quality tests using relevant equipment and software.
Qualifications and Experience
Standard 10/Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science OR N3 Technical Engineering in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Metering Control & Instrumentation.
Passed a competency assessment for technical ability, numeric, verbal, and abstract reasoning.
Good command of the English language.
Valid Driver’s License code 08 – 10.
Competencies
Analytical skills
Perseverance
Sound interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Conflict handling skills
Composure in stressful situations
Ability to work independently
High frustration tolerance
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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