Transnet Train Assistants

Transnet Freight Rail: Train Assistant Trainee | Apply with Matric

Position Purpose
Matric Training Program
Rail Transport Service
Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotives consists (airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and passengers) to ensure that the customers freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time, to enable the organisation to satisfy the customer needs.
Position Outputs
• Sign on duty at the designated workplace and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift.
• Prepare locomotives.
• 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.
• Prepare communication equipment.
• Execute shunting activities in sidings and en route according to directives to enhance safe working procedures.
• Assist the train driver en route 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.
• Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route.
• Assist in performing various administrative duties.
Train Safety Training
Trainee Program
Qualifications and Experience
Requirements
Locomotive Maintenance Service
Train Driving Course
• Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science.
• Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioral risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
• Physical hearing, vision, mental, and fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioral 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).,
• Ability to carry heavy objects
• Successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant
• Be willing, prepared, and capable of obtaining a Train Assistant duties certificate (theoretical and practical) successfully, and be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant
• Undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
• Physical, hearing, vision, and mental fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related Safety Behavioural Risk Assessment)
Train Driving Course
Competencies
Khowledge
• 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
Skills Required
• Locomotive coupling and uncoupling
• Locomotive preparations (Electrical and Diesel)
• Observation
• Shunting movement
• Train handling skills
• Time management
• Stress Handling Assessment
• Communication
• Concentration
• Train /locomotive handling and preparation
• Problem solving
• Electrical and diesel locomotive driving
Attributes
• Self-management
• Safety conscious
• Punctual
• Willing to work shifts
• Results orientated