Transnet Diesel Mechanic Training Programme 2026
Company: Transnet Port Terminals
Programme: Work Integrated Technical Learner: Diesel Mechanic (Artisan In Training Programme)
Duration: 24 Months
Location: Durban & Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference Number: req6108
Closing Date: 6 November 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Have a Diesel Mechanic Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)
- Have had their trade assessed within the past four years
- Have less than one year of work experience
What You'll Gain
Successful candidates will receive:
- Hands-on technical training
- Workplace mentorship
- Industry-specific exposure
- Practical diesel mechanic experience
- Skills development opportunities
- Improved employability
Training Areas
Participants will gain experience in:
- Practical diesel mechanic work
- Technical maintenance operations
- Workplace safety procedures
- Technical problem-solving
- Using tools and equipment
- Professional workplace communication
- Working in a port terminal environment
Locations
- Richards Bay
- Durban
Important Information
- Programme duration is 24 months
- No stipend or salary details were specified
- Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with Employment Equity targets
How to Apply
- Prepare an updated CV.
- Include your Diesel Mechanic Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal).
- Ensure you can prove your trade was assessed within the last four years.
- Visit the Transnet Careers Portal.
- Search for Reference Number: req6108.
- Complete and submit your application before the closing date.
Quick Summary
This programme is ideal for recently qualified Diesel Mechanics who hold a Red Seal certificate and want to gain industry experience through a 24‑month workplace training programme with Transnet Port Terminals in Durban or Richards Bay.
