Signal Technician

Alstom
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Engineering
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Job Description

Your future role 

  • To provide a safe, reliable and affordable railway signalling system through effective execution of the maintenance plan by conducting preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, calibrations, testing and cleaning of all Signaling and Radio systems

Sound signalling skills, including:

  • Centralised traffic control systems (effective application of maintenance skills, fault diagnostics and fault solving)
  • Colour light signalling systems (ability to apply skills for all corrective maintenance and scheduled maintenance activities)
  • Track circuit detection systems (effective application of skills relating to integrity of system)
  • Computer-based signalling, interlocking and associated systems
  • Points machines (relevant skills application for scheduled and corrective maintenance
  • Knowledge of relevant safety regulations (Act 85 of OHSA)

All about you

  • Minimum Grade 12 Certificate; Electronics National Engineering Diploma S4 for Signal Technician;
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Railway Signal Maintenance
  • Registration as a Professional Technician at the Engineering Council of South Africa advantageous
  • Sound organisational and interpersonal skills 
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Willing to work shifts and be on standby
  • High attention to detail and quality orientated
  • The capacity to accept change and adapt accordingly

Interested in this role?

You'll apply on Alstom's own site before 3 December 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng
CategoryEngineering
Experience5+ years
Posted3 November 2026
Closing Date3 December 2026
Alstom
Johannesburg, Gauteng

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