Transnet: Trainee Controller Learnership 2027

Closing Date: 06 October 2026
Location: Various Locations

The controller is responsible for the Safe and efficient movement of Petroleum products through the Pipeline network by operating highly specialized equipment in accordance with a scheduled program/instructions with due cognizance to volume/quality of product, the safety of personnel, company assets and satisfaction of both internal and external customers.

Position Outputs

The trainee controller will be trained to fulfill the following outputs: Risk/pollution control. Communicate information as to the risk status of the Depot to relevant role players-Report and document. Extract info on applicable system relevant to risk status report. Apply and enforce company and legislation regulation pertaining to risk and see to permits, clothing, restrictions and instructions. Monitor separator tanks. Detect leaks and spillages. Drain water from bund areas. Handle Transmixtures/intermixtures.

Communicate relevant information. Use company operations system and software to control pipeline equipment for handling and control of mixture/intermixture. Extract and capture information, verify for accuracy and prioritise in accordance with company policies and procedures. Plan and handle the transmixure/intermixture. Plan and handle blending and/or tanker loading of intermixture Perform minor maintenance. Plan and perform unscheduled minor maintenance (Test, lubricate and repair). Plan and perform scheduled minor maintenance. Extract and capture information i.r.w. Maintenance Launch and receive Pigs and Spheres.

Communicate info as to launching of Pigs and Spheres. Utilize systems and software to perform launching. Launch P & S according to company policies and procedures (Isolate, drain, opening) Perform product metering. Communicate and use company operating system and control metering equipment. Extract and capture information. Check product metering equipment Perform shutdowns of product movement. Deal with substandard conditions and implement corrective action to the shutdown of pipelines. Monitor shutdowns of the pipeline. Extract and capture information Perform product quality tests. Use company product quality test equipment and software. Monitor initial performance of the pipeline equipment and product movement.Capture relevant information

Qualifications and Experience

Standard 10/Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science OR N3 Technical Engineering in these fields (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Metering Control & Instrumentation. Passed a competency assessment for technical ability, numeric-, verbal-, and abstract- reasoning. Good command of the English language. Standard Job Requirements Valid Driver’s license code 08 – 10

Competencies

Analytical. Perseverance. Sound interpersonal skills. Attention to detail. Conflict handling. Composed and be able to handle stressful situations. Be able to work on own in isolation. High frustration toleration.