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TRANSNET TRAINEE TRAIN ASSISTANT: APPLY

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Transnet Trainee Train Assistant: Apply

DEADLINE: 24 May 2022

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Operating Division : Transnet Freight Rail

Position Title : Trainee Train Assistant

Employee Group : Trainee

Department : Train Crew Mng

Location : Sishen

Reporting To : Section Manager: Train Traffic

Grade Level : SSTFT

Reference Number : 50018019

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

Qualifications & Experience:

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