Join Transnet as a Trainee Train Assistant – Only Grade 12 Required to Get This Job
- Location: Vryheid, South Africa
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Closing Date: Not Specified
About Transnet
Transnet SOC Ltd is a large South African rail, port and pipeline company, headquartered in the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg. It was formed as a limited company on 1 April 1990. A majority of the company’s stock is owned by the Department of Public Enterprises, or DPE, of the South African government.
Key Responsibilities
Position Purpose
Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotive consists (airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and passengers) to ensure that the customers freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time, in order to enable the organisation to satisfy the customers’ needs.
Position Outputs
- Sign on duty at designated work place and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift
- Prepare locomotives
- Prepare communication equipment
- Performs the pre-trip preparation of the Locomotives and the whole Train prior the departure to adhere to roadworthiness and train working rules and safety standards
- Execute shunting activities in sidings and enroute according to directives to enhance safe working procedures
- Assist the train driver enroute to ensure the safe movement of the train from a required point to the destination, without delays or damage to locomotives, wagons, infrastructure track and other equipment, to ensure predictable service
- Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent
- Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route
- Assist in performing various administration duties
- Complete the Train journal and submit to the Section manager at sign-off after every shift to ensure timeous and accurate processing of monthly salary
Follow Amathuba Plug on WhatsApp
Requirements
Educational Requirements
Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical Science
Functional Training
Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant.
- Other Requirements
- Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioral risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months
- Physical hearing, vision, mental, fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioural risk assessments)
- The operator shall not allow employees younger than 21 years of age to undertake train driver or train control duties. (SANS 3000, par 6.2.6.8)
- The following minimum Trainee pre-requisite:
- The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6 meters tall
- Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS) standard)
- Ability to carry heavy objects
Competencies
Knowledge
Various communication systems
Depot layout
Locomotive classes
Locomotive equipment
Route/road
Sections/stations and sidings
Signing on duty procedures
Train working rules
Trip report
Yard and siding layout
Knowledge of general TFR policies
Shunting procedures
Locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, constraints on the particular territory
Health and Safety Act 85
First aid
Basic conditions of employment act (BCEA)
SANS 3004 (Human factors)
HC policies and procedures
Train service/ITP
Train workings
Substance Abuse policy and procedures
Skills
Locomotive coupling and uncoupling
Locomotive preparation (Electrical and Diesel)
Locomotive Stabling
Observation
Shunting movement
Train handling skills
Time management
Stress handling
Assessment
Literacy
Communication
Judgement
Reasoning
Psychomotor skills (reactions/ coordination)
Concentration
Observation
Spatial
Depth perception psychomotor
Numerical
Train / locomotive handling and preparation
Problem solving
Electrical and diesel locomotive driving
Attributes
Stress handling
Self-management
Safety conscious
Punctual
Willing to work shifts
Results orientated
“NB: The candidate must meet the minimum inherent health requirements of the job”
Also Check: The Airports Company South Africa(ACSA) is Looking for a Cash Officer
Matric Jobs Plug! Two(2) Billing Clerk Positions at Fidelity Services Group
I am interested in any post
Prince Papama, check the respective links for any post you are interested in and then apply using the link at the end of each job post. Thank you.
I’m able to work under pressure. I can work long hours. I’m well capable or working with or without supervision. I am good orient person who strive to deliver good results.
Hi Wanele, Please apply directly to Transnet. Here is the link for more information and how to apply directly to the hiring company: https://amathubaplug.co.za/join-transnet-as-a-trainee-train-assistant-only-grade-12-required-to-get-this-job/
Transnet trainee train assistant
Hi Thobile, Please apply directly to Transnet. Here is the link for more information and how to apply directly to the hiring company: https://amathubaplug.co.za/join-transnet-as-a-trainee-train-assistant-only-grade-12-required-to-get-this-job/