Trainee Train Assistant

Transnet

Phalaborwa, Limpopo

This advert is open for application by external applicants.


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Operating Division : Transnet Freight Rail


Position Title : Trainee Train Assistant


Employee Group : Trainee


Department : Train Crew Mng


Location : Phalaborwa


Reporting To : Section Manager: Train Traffic


Grade Level : SSTFT


Reference Number : 50018152


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

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


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