Transnet Corporate Centre
Various Locations, South Africa
Learnership | Reference: req5963
Posted 23 September 2026 – Closing Date 6 October 2026
About the Trainee Controller Learnership
Transnet is offering a Trainee Controller Learnership for young South Africans who want to build a career in pipeline operations.
As a Trainee Controller, you’ll learn how to safely and efficiently move petroleum products through Transnet’s pipeline network. You’ll be trained to operate highly specialised equipment in line with scheduled programmes and instructions — always with an eye on product volume and quality, the safety of people and company assets, and customer satisfaction.
This is a hands-on learnership that opens doors to a technical career in one of South Africa’s most critical industries. If you’re analytical, safety-conscious, and ready to learn, this could be your start.
What You’ll Be Trained to Do
The trainee controller will be trained to fulfill the following outputs:
Risk & Pollution Control
- Communicate information about the risk status of the depot to relevant role players — report and document.
- Extract information on applicable systems relevant to risk status reports.
- Apply and enforce company and legislative regulations pertaining to risk, including permits, clothing, restrictions, and instructions.
- Monitor separator tanks.
- Detect leaks and spillages.
- Drain water from bund areas.
- Handle transmixes/intermixes.
Operations Systems & Communication
- Communicate relevant information.
- Use company operations systems and software to control pipeline equipment for handling and control of mixtures/intermixes.
- Extract and capture information, verify accuracy, and prioritise in line with company policies and procedures.
- Plan and handle transmixure/intermixture.
- Plan and handle blending and/or tanker loading of intermixture.
Minor Maintenance
- Plan and perform unscheduled minor maintenance (test, lubricate, and repair).
- Plan and perform scheduled minor maintenance.
- Extract and capture maintenance information.
Launching Pigs and Spheres
- Communicate information regarding the launching of Pigs and Spheres.
- Utilise systems and software to perform launching.
- Launch Pigs and Spheres according to company policies and procedures (isolate, drain, opening).
Product Metering
- Communicate and use company operating systems and control metering equipment.
- Extract and capture information.
- Check product metering equipment.
Shutdowns of Product Movement
- Deal with substandard conditions and implement corrective action for pipeline shutdowns.
- Monitor shutdowns of the pipeline.
- Extract and capture information.
Product Quality Tests
- Use company product quality test equipment and software.
- Monitor initial performance of pipeline equipment and product movement.
- Capture relevant information.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this learnership, you’ll need:
- Standard 10 / Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science, OR
- N3 Technical Engineering in one of 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 Licence Code 08 – 10.
Competencies We’re Looking For
- Analytical.
- Perseverance.
- Sound interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Conflict handling.
- Composed and able to handle stressful situations.
- Able to work alone in isolation.
- High frustration tolerance.
About Transnet
Transnet is South Africa’s state-owned freight transport and logistics company. It plays a vital role in the economy through its rail, port, and pipeline operations.
This Trainee Controller learnership sits within Transnet’s Corporate Centre, under the Youth Development department. The company is committed to developing young talent and giving learners real, practical exposure to technical careers.
How to Apply
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