Train Assistant Trainee at Transnet – Apply with Matric

Position Purpose:

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:

1. Sign on duty at the designated workplace and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift.
2. Prepare locomotives.
3. 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.
4. Prepare communication equipment.
5. Execute shunting activities in sidings and en route according to directives to enhance safe working procedures.
6. 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.
7. Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route.
8. Assist in performing various administrative duties.

Qualifications and Experience

Requirements:

• 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.

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.

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.