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Transnet is looking for two Master Installation Electricians to work from Ladysmith. These are permanent posts at grade H3 in Transnet Pipelines, and applications close on 9 November 2026.
About the company and the work
Transnet Pipelines moves petroleum products through its pipeline network, and this role sits in the OPS & TEC, M&W, Electrical, LAY team, reporting to the Electrical Supervisor. The successful candidate will be a person registered as a Master Installation Electrician in terms of regulation 9 and approved by the Chief Inspector for the verification and certification of construction, testing and inspection of electrical installations used for the custody, transfer and transport of petroleum products. The work is done in close liaison with the Operations, Instrumentation and Mechanical departments, and the role carries responsibility for electrical scheduling, inspection and safe working conditions across the pipeline system.
Role details and duties
The role covers managing certificates of compliance, including periodic inspections, the compulsory two-year OHS Act inspections of electrical equipment in hazardous areas, depot certificates of compliance, and compliance of electrical equipment in hazardous areas. It also covers guidance and oversight of electrical installations, equipment integrity, and preventative maintenance, for example 220V to 3.3 kV motors, control gear, trip protection and actuators.
Other duties include defect repair on installed (live) equipment, including diagnostic tests, schematics, mainline motor starters and 380V panel starters; bonding; removal and replacement of installed (live) equipment; and refurbishment, modification and certification of equipment. The role includes high-voltage work up to 132 kV, including switching (A-Brown), earthing, work and test permits, and supervising unauthorised personnel in substations and high-tension yards. Safety meetings, inspections, flameproof standards and job observations form part of the work, as does administration, including defect and inspection reports, hot work permits, job cards, SAP modules (MM and IM), records, registers and certificates of compliance, internal electrical audits, and acting as Electrical Supervisor when required.
Requirements
The listing asks for a Trade Test Electrical (3 years) with 3 years of technical or electrical on-the-job experience, and adequate knowledge of all electrical equipment on Transnet Pipelines so that the person can function alone. It also asks for courses with practical on-the-job experience during the three years, including Master Installation Electrician registration and accreditation at the Department of Labour, two years of on-the-job training and exposure and final accreditation, computer literacy, SAP Plant Maintenance (MM and IM), Purchasing and Inventory, Word and Excel, High Voltage safety instructions (A-Brown), a refresher course every two years with retesting and recertification every two years, a NOSA (Safety) course, Fire Fighting, an Oil spill course, First Aid Level 2, a Rotork actuator course (A-Range, IQT and IQ-Range), an Electrical motor course, a Transformer (HT) course, Working in confined spaces, a Crossings and Cathodic Protection (basic) course, an Operations theory course, and depot practical experience until passed out.
Further requirements are knowledge of testing instruments (such as Megger and Thumper), a Code 8 driver’s licence, a Wireman’s licence, and Explosion Protection for Plant Maintenance Technicians (electrical and instrumentation). The listed competencies are computer literacy, SAP_PM literacy, knowledge of applicable tools and equipment, knowledge of Code of Practice 29, leadership, communication, teamwork, problem solving and root cause analysis, interpersonal skills, and basic knowledge and application of the OHS Act.
Where to find this job and apply safely
This post is listed on Transnet’s official talent portal. Use the Apply button on this page, which goes directly to the original Transnet listing, and submit your application there. Transnet never asks job seekers for a fee, so be suspicious of anyone asking for payment in connection with this role. Suspicious requests can be reported to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or to [email protected].
Practical tips
Show your trade test and your three years of technical or electrical experience clearly, and state your Master Installation Electrician registration and accreditation plainly. Highlight high-voltage work up to 132 kV and A-Brown switching experience, as well as certificates of compliance and hazardous-area inspection work. Mention SAP Plant Maintenance experience and the safety and technical courses listed above, and apply well before the closing date of 9 November 2026.
How the process works
Applications are submitted through Transnet’s talent portal and assessed against the requirements stated in the original listing. Transnet notes that if you have not heard from them within 90 days, your application should be considered unsuccessful. Only the original listing can confirm any later steps in the process.
Important information
This is an informational post only. The posts are permanent, based in Ladysmith, at grade H3, and there are two positions. Details and availability can change, so always verify them on the original Transnet listing before applying.
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