Port Worker

Port Worker

Operating Division:

TPT Cape Town CT

Employee Group:

Non Permanent

Department:

TPT, Operations

Location:

Cape Town

Reporting To:

Operations Manager

Grade:

HRLYL1

Reference:

req6075

The closing date is on 27/10/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

The provision of labour as directed by supervisor in order to ensure a safe and clean working environment or optimised cargo operation.

Position Outputs

• Cleaning of operational equipment (such as ship to shore cranes’ windows; cranes’ cabins;etc.)
• Inspection of container condition
• Reefer monitoring operations
• Opening and closing of rail wagons twist-locks
• Loading off-loading and slacking of cargo in compliance of standard operating procedures
• Hooking/ unhooking
• Tarping/ untarping where applicable
• Place/ remove dunnage
• Cleaning of operational areas, rail trucks, plant, workshops, offices, sheds and ablution facilities as instructed.
• Complete applicable documentation i.e. accident reports
• Identification of correct cargo handling equipment/ gear

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 / NQF 04 • Minimum of 1 year experience (Port operation experience added advantage) • Relevant Certificate (Added Advantage) OR ROC • Grade 10 / NQF02 • Minimum of 2 years’ experience (Port operation experience added advantage) • Relevant Certificate (Added Advantage)

Competencies

Knowledge Required: * Terminal Layout * Safety * Stack Positions Skills Required: * Attention to detail * Cleanliness

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.