Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy.
Provide protection of life, property and the environment by responding to fire and emergency situations, conduct fire prevention duties, up keeping and servicing of fire equipment.
Position Outputs
Maintain Operational Readiness
Maintenance of fire equipment
Perform all specialized procedures in dealing with emergency other incidents
Adhere to Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies and procedures
Adhere to Transnet, policies, procedures and Guidelines
Caring for other person’s live and/or assets without favour and/prejudice
Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholder/clients and co-workers.
Perform fire patrols after hours.
Inspection of Dangerous Goods Freight Staged in Marshalling yards
Fire and equipment inspections of cargo sheds, warehouse and other structures.
Fire protection duties on cargo and chemical tankers and explosives.
Commands incident site until arrival of higher authority.
Handling of all Hazmat and fire equipment.
Man the fire control room.
Man fire equipment on board tugs during vessel incidents.
Standby and inspection of hot work sites.
Inspection and testing of fire detection, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
Grain elevator inspections (threat of dust explosions).
Hot work inspection on vessels, Rail Network, and depot construction sites
Perform any other function as directed by a person having authority.
Position Outputs
Maintain Operational Readiness
Maintenance of fire equipment
Perform all specialized procedures in dealing with emergency other incidents
Adhere to Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies and procedures
Adhere to Transnet, policies, procedures and Guidelines
Caring for other person’s live and/or assets without favour and/prejudice
Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholder/clients and co-workers.
Perform fire patrols after hours.
Inspection of Dangerous Goods Freight Staged in Marshalling yards
Fire and equipment inspections of cargo sheds, warehouse and other structures.
Fire protection duties on cargo and chemical tankers and explosives.
Commands incident site until arrival of higher authority.
Handling of all Hazmat and fire equipment.
Man the fire control room.
Man fire equipment on board tugs during vessel incidents.
Standby and inspection of hot work sites.
Inspection and testing of fire detection, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
Grain elevator inspections (threat of dust explosions).
Hot work inspection on vessels, Rail Network, and depot construction sites
Perform any other function as directed by a person having authority.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience: Grade 12 Valid First Aid Level 3 or valid Basic Ambulance Assistants Fire Fighter 1 (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited. Hazmat Awareness (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited. Fire Fighter 2 (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited. Hazmat Operational (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited. Hazmat response technician (SAQA/IFSAC) Accreditation. Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (NQF 5) Only Internal Applicants will be recognised with at least one of the following qualification * Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (SAESI) or * Intermediate Level Certificate (IFE) or * Fire Officer Certificate issued by old Transnet Training Centres or * National Certificate: Emergency Services Supervision - Fire and Rescue Operations SAQA 64390 Four (4) - Years minimum. experience in Hazmat Fire and Emergency Services environment Be in possession of a valid driver license (minimum C1) with PrDP and be in a position to drive such a vehicle. Mentally and Physically Fit.
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