Trainee Train Assistant Req4478 at Transnet

Position Purpose

• Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotives 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 customer needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Standard: GRADE 12
• Must successfully pass a (psychological screening) battery test
• Must successfully pass relevant to the job level medical test (including eyes and ears)
• Physically fit
• Must successfully complete and pass theoretical as well as practical training as a Yard Official

Competencies

KNOWLEDGE:

• Yard Official Course.
• Yard and siding layout/working
• Geography of the section of responsibility.
• Shunting procedures
• Train service Act 85
• Vocational knowledge
• High voltage safety instructions
• General and local appendix and directives
• Hazardous materials
• Radio train order system.

SKILLS:

• Negotiating
• Mathematical
• Stress handling
• Problem solving
• Hazmat risk handling
• Interpersonal effectiveness.
• Analytical
• Communication
• Bilingual
• Report writing
• Interpretation.
• Be in possession of Diploma in Trains Working
• Observation
• Data capturing
• Conflict handling
• Writing.

ATTITUDES:

• Attention to detail
• Trustworthy
• Decisiveness
• Assuring
• Shiftwork
• Hazard conscious
• Results orientated.
• Willing to work independently
• Safety orientation
• Equity Statement