Job Description

Vacancy

Maintenance Technician - TSSSA

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 Maintenance Technician position under Services department. The position will report the Depot Maintenance Team Leader and is based at Salt River (Cape Town) Depot.

Job Purpose

To provide corrective technical maintenance support to the customer during the warranty period and ensure performance targets are achieved in line with customer requirements. Guide and assist the customer on corrective maintenance after the warranty period.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support

• Collaborate and support the Engineering Department in analyzing train-related technical problems and faults and propose effective maintenance solutions.
• Guide and support the customer (e.g., Drivers and the technical fleet management) in resolving emergencies that arise during service operations.
• Support the customer in corrective maintenance execution by:
  • Coaching and training the customer on the maintenance procedures, as outlined in the contractual agreement.
  • Prepare trains for service through functional testing and applying train diagnostic methods, tools, and resources (e.g., Condition-Based Fault Monitoring (CFM), on-board computerised equipment, working manuals, troubleshooting guide and train system expertise.
• Report all the defects identified during commercial services to facilitate the creation of service orders for defect resolution.

Maintenance Execution

• Troubleshoot and repair the Gibela Rolling Stock, in compliance with specified quality procedures and standards.
• Perform manual tasks and when required, work on powered up trains while strictly adhering to safety precautions and controls.
• Comply with Health, Safety and Quality procedures as specified by legislation and the company’s Health and Safety policies.
• Perform functional testing of the train to ensure readiness for service. Apply diagnostics tools, onboard computerised equipment, working manuals, troubleshooting guides and train system expertise to resolve root causes and defects.
• Conduct high speed testing and deploy trains to other depots as required.
• Attend regular team briefings to report on progress, address issues and highlight challenges encountered during the shift.
• Report accidents or incidents on a going basis.
• Drive company vehicles when required and applicable.
• Train and mentor new team members.
• Assist the Reliability team and the Field Engineer to understand the root causes of complex failures.
• Update the Service Execution System (SES) upon task completion.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 1 - 3 Years Maintenance and technical engineering experience preferably in the rail industry e.g. testing, use of tools and schematics.
• 2 Years troubleshooting experience

Special Requirements

• Incumbent will be required to perform tasks at heights.
• Incumbent will be required to work overtime and shifts.
• Incumbent may be required to travel occasionally

Closing Date

25 May 2026

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