People, purpose, and progress
across Africa

People, purpose, and progress
across Africa

For every route,

At Traxtion, we believe that every track we lay and every train we operate is powered by people. From logistics to maintenance, our teams are united by purpose. We move more than freight. We move potential, progress and pride, both across the continent and within every community we serve.

a reason

Community and youth
development initiatives

We believe the future of rail depends on the future of Africa’s youth. Traxtion is actively involved in school upliftment projects, Mandela Day initiatives and career expos that introduce learners to the opportunities within rail. From renovating classrooms to donating equipment and creating safe learning environments, we work to unlock possibilities in the places we serve.

Our commitment to communities goes beyond operations. We focus on creating long-term social impact by investing in sustainability, skills development and youth programmes. Every initiative is shaped by real local needs and delivered in partnership with organisations that share our values.

Community and youth
development initiatives

We believe the future of rail depends on the future of Africa’s youth. Traxtion is actively involved in school upliftment projects, Mandela Day initiatives and career expos that introduce learners to the opportunities within rail. From renovating classrooms to donating equipment and creating safe learning environments, we work to unlock possibilities in the places we serve.

Our commitment to communities goes beyond operations. We focus on creating long-term social impact by investing in sustainability, skills development and youth programmes. Every initiative is shaped by real local needs and delivered in partnership with organisations that share our values.

Culture

that keeps
us on track

At Traxtion, our culture is defined by safety, responsibility, respect and innovation. We empower people to take ownership of their work and grow their skills. Whether in the field or behind the scenes, every role contributes to something bigger. This is a place where purpose drives performance and everyone has the chance to make an impact.

Talent
development stories

We don’t just develop skills. We build careers. Our TETA-accredited training centre at the Rosslyn Rail Services Hub offers a rigorous three-year programme that leads to a Red Seal trade qualification. Many of our trainees go on to join the Traxtion team, becoming the technical backbone of rail operations across Africa.

“I started my journey at Traxtion as a security officer, with no prior experience in locomotives. However, working in the workshop sparked a growing interest in the field. Now, I’m part of the team, and every day presents new learning opportunities in the rail industry. My goal is simple: absorb as much knowledge as possible and become a valuable asset to the team.”

– Thapelo Thobane

Join the team

that’s moving Africa forward

As our business grows, so does our team. We regularly post new roles and welcome applications from skilled professionals and ambitious newcomers alike. Even if there isn’t a vacancy right now, we encourage you to submit your CV and explore where a future with Traxtion could take you.

Opportunities

  • Diesel Electrical Fitter

    We are looking for qualified Diesel Electrical Fitters to join our Technical Team in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The candidate must have at least a two-and-a-half-year college or technical school certificate or an equivalent combination of education and 5-10 years industry experience (non-negotiable).

    Application Closing Date: 31 March 2026

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