Transnet Chief Administrator Level 1: Training

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Transnet Chief Administrator Level 1: Training Vacancy 2026 | Permanent Job Opportunity

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Chief Administrator Level 1: Training position based in Saldanha, Western Cape. This permanent role is ideal for experienced administrative professionals with strong SAP HCM LSO knowledge, training coordination experience, and excellent organisational skills.

As part of the Human Resources team, the successful candidate will provide administrative and functional support for the company’s Learning and Development function by maintaining accurate training records, coordinating training programmes, supporting bursary administration, processing payments, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with company and legislative requirements.

Job Details

  • Company: Transnet Port Terminals (TPT)
  • Position: Chief Administrator Level 1: Training
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Location: Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Department: People Management Training
  • Operating Division: TPT Saldanha IOT
  • Reporting To: Manager: Human Resources
  • Reference Number: req5518
  • Closing Date: 10 August 2026

About the Role

This position plays a key role in ensuring that employee learning and development records are maintained accurately within the SAP HCM Learning Solution (LSO). The successful candidate will support training delivery across Transnet Port Terminals by coordinating training events, maintaining compliance records, preparing management reports, and assisting employees and managers with training-related enquiries.

The role also includes procurement support, bursary administration, quality assurance of training documentation, audit preparation, and continuous improvement of training administration processes.

Key Responsibilities

Training Administration

  • Schedule internal and external training programmes.
  • Capture and update employee training records on SAP HCM LSO.
  • Register employees for courses and monitor attendance.
  • Capture training results and course evaluations.
  • Maintain accurate electronic and physical training records.
  • Reconcile SAP training records with supporting documentation.
  • Produce weekly and monthly training reports.
  • Maintain training calendars for headquarters and operational sites.

SAP HCM LSO Support

  • Provide day-to-day support to SAP HCM LSO users.
  • Create and update courses, institutions, service providers, and qualifications.
  • Assist employees with system-related training queries.
  • Ensure data accuracy and system compliance.

Financial Administration

  • Process invoices and supplier payments.
  • Create purchase requisitions on SAP.
  • Monitor payment status.
  • Process bursary, conference, and training-related payments.
  • Manage training budgets and expenditure records.

Bursary Administration

  • Coordinate bursary committee meetings.
  • Prepare bursary agreements and correspondence.
  • Process bursary applications and contracts.
  • Capture academic results.
  • Update bursary records on SAP.
  • Respond to bursary-related enquiries.

Training Coordination

  • Book venues, travel, accommodation, and catering.
  • Liaise with accredited training providers.
  • Verify supplier compliance.
  • Prepare procurement motivations and training agreements.
  • Monitor delegate attendance and completion.

Compliance and Audits

  • Prepare BBBEE training documentation.
  • Support Employment Equity and Group audits.
  • Maintain compliance records.
  • Ensure all training documentation is complete and accurate.
  • Assist with quality assurance of training information.

General Administration

  • Maintain employee filing systems.
  • Record meeting minutes.
  • Coordinate meetings.
  • Manage stationery and office supplies.
  • Maintain SharePoint and shared drive documentation.
  • Support HR projects when required.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

Option 1

  • Post Matric Qualification (NQF Level 5)
  • Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience

OR

Option 2

  • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
  • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience

Knowledge and Technical Skills

Applicants should have knowledge of:

  • SAP Navigation
  • SAP HCM Learning Solution (LSO)
  • SAP Personnel Development (PD)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • SharePoint
  • Training administration systems
  • HR administration processes
  • Records management
  • Procurement procedures

Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Strong administration ability
  • High attention to detail
  • Analytical thinking
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Report writing
  • Decision-making
  • Teamwork
  • Quality control
  • Record keeping
  • Secretarial skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities

Why Work for Transnet?

Working at Transnet offers employees the opportunity to build a long-term career within one of South Africa’s largest state-owned logistics companies. Employees benefit from structured career development, exposure to advanced enterprise systems, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to contribute to the country’s transport and logistics sector.

Employment Equity

Transnet is committed to Employment Equity. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and operational requirements.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Transnet Careers Portal before 10 August 2026. Late applications are unlikely to be considered.

Before submitting your application, ensure you have:

  • An updated CV.
  • Certified copies of qualifications.
  • Certified copy of your South African ID.
  • Any additional supporting documents required for the position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback after the recruitment process has been completed, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 10 August 2026

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