Transnet is looking for unemployed candidates to apply for their Train Assistants Trainee Programme, for the year 2026.
- Location: Swartkops
- Closing Date: 15 May 2026
Transnet Train Assistants Trainee Programme 2026
Position Outputs
- Sign on duty at designated workplace 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 tarin 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
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Qualifications and Experience
- 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, fitness
- The operator shall not allow employees younger than 21 years of age to undertake train driver or train control duties.
- Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS) standard)
- Ability to carry heavy objects
Application
Application can only be done online, Click here to submit your application