Transnet is looking for unemployed graduates to apply for their Train Assistant Trainee Programme. for the year 2026.
Location : Komatipoort, South Africa
Closing Date : Not Specified
Transnet Train Assistant Trainee Programme
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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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, 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
- The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6m tall.
- Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS standards)
- Ability to carry heavy objects.
Application
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