Transnet: Trainee Controller Learnership 2026 – Matric Required. Transnet invites applications for the trainee controller learnership programme in various locations in South Africa. 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 regard to product volume/quality, personnel safety, company assets, and the satisfaction of both internal and external customers.
Location: South Africa
Category: Learnerships
Closing Date: 06/10/2026
Requirements
- Matric/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
- Valid Driver’s license, code 08 – 10
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 systems relevant to the risk status report
- Apply and enforce company and legislative regulations about risk and see to permits, clothing, restrictions and instructions
- Monitor separator tanks, detect leaks and spillages, and 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
- 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
- Communicate information about launching 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 for 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
Competencies
- Analytical
- Perseverance
- Sound interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Conflict handling
- Composed and able to handle stressful situations
- Be able to work on own in isolation
- High frustration tolerance
How to Apply