Transnet Train Assistant Trainee 2025

Transnet is looking for unemployed graduates to apply for their Train Assistant Trainee programme, for the year 2025.

Location : Vryheid, South Africa
Closing date: 08 October 2024

Transnet Train Assistant Trainee 2025

Position Purpose

• Trainee Train Assistant will be required to undergo module training, conduct
  and successfully complete the required modules in Train Assistant-Initial
  Course and practical training as to be qualified and certified as a Train
  Assistant.

Position Outputs

• Attend and successfully complete a theoritical Training Program within the required time frame
• Develop competency via formal learning as to perfom within a operational enviroment and operate equipment as assigned
• Safely and effeciently accomplish work assignments and goals that are in line with the Training Program, company’s strategies and vision.
• Maintain comprehensive records (portfolio of evidence) of all theoritical and practical training experience for use in progressing.
• Execute trainee Train Assistant duties as prescribed by TFR”

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Qualifications and Experience

• 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 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) 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
• 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 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”

Application

Application can only be done online, Click here to submit your application