TRAFFIC Gauteng

Maintenance Technician Graduate (Braamfontein)

ALSTOM Gruppe

Job Description

Maintenance Technician Graduate (Braamfontein)

Date: 20 Mar 2026

Location: Johannesburg, GT, ZA

Company: Alstom

Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply.

Gibela's journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.

Gibela stands as Africa's largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavoured to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.

We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for a 24 months Graduate Programme under Services. The position will report to Maintenance Team Leader and is based at Braamfontein Depot.

Job Purpose

The programme offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills in the transport rail manufacturing industry. Participants will experience a dynamic and challenging work environment, collaborating with various teams across the organization. The role includes servicing and maintaining high quality products, as well as supporting the monitoring of compliance with Gibela's requirements and standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Troubleshooting and repair in compliance with specified quality procedures and standards.
  • Quality, Safety & Compliance tasks.
  • Documentation & Reporting.
  • Equipment Use & Care.
  • Product knowledge.
Required Qualifications
  • National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic engineering.
  • South African citizen between 18 and 35 years of age.
  • Excellent communication skills in English.
  • MS Office literate.
Behavioural Requirements
  • Demonstrate Honesty, Integrity, Teamwork and Respect.
  • Reliable, efficient, self-reliant and flexible.
  • Positive outlook, driven and passionate.
Closing Date

3 April 2026

Applications must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV, latest certified copies of all qualifications (academic transcript must be attached) and certified copy of SA identity document.

Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$56,400/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Writing Complex Problem Solving
Common Technologies
IBM SPSS Statistics SAS Viya Stata Appletree C++20 Java SE Perl Database software

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