Job Openings at Transnet

Position Purpose

• Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotive 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 customers’ needs.

Position Outputs

• Sign on duty at designated work place and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift. · Determine which locomotive to be prepared · Obtain and place equipment on locomotive · Check and supplement prescribed equipment · Clean working area · Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed assist with locomotive brake tests · Couple locomotive · Sign on duty · Despatch locomotive
•  Prepare locomotives · Determine which locomotive to be prepared · Obtain and place equipment on locomotive · Check and supplement prescribed equipment · Clean working area · Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed · Assist with locomotive brake tests
• Prepare communication equipment · Obtain radio’s/handsets/walkie talkie/telemeters when applicable · Check functionality of 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 · Attach/detach vehicles according to works order in absence of yard personnel i. Mount telemeters where necessary ii. Complete vehicle list and vacuum form iii. Mount train indicators iv. Examine train v. Do brake test in conjunction with train driver
• Execute shunting activities in sidings and enroute according to directives to enhance safe working procedures. · Obtain works order · Performa shunting/placing/removing of trucks as per works order · Update vehicle list · Place and clear load/empty trucks at siding 6
• Assist the train driver enroute to ensure the safe movement of the train from a required point to the destination, without delays or damage to locomotives, wagons, infrastructure track and other equipment, to ensure predictable service. · Verbally compare signal positions and display with train driver · Observe proceeding trains patrol locomotives · Reset locomotive trip-outs · Observe safe running of train · Protect train during incidents · Assist train driver during emergency circumstances
• Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent. 8. Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route 9. Assist in performing various administration duties 10. 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical Science 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 behavioural 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 1.6m tall.
• Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS) standard)
• Ability to carry heavy objects 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.
• Be willing, prepared and capable to obtain a Train Assistant duties certificate (theoretical and practical) successfully and be certified to work independently as Train Assistant.

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Position Purpose

• The Commander of the aircraft for both Day and Night operations and ultimately responsible for the safety of the crew and passengers on board the aircraft as per SACAA CARs 91.02.7 and 91.02.8.  
• To manage day time and night time flight crew during day and night operations in accordance with the SACAA regulations and TNPA SOP’s.
• Flight planning, preparation of aircraft to conduct day and night flights for the marine pilot service and Port related functions in accordance with TNPA requirements, standard operating procedures and policies.  
• Undertake experiential training to meet the standards set by national and international aviation regulatory authorities (skills development of Cadet Pilots and Co-Pilots).  
• Application of the Civil Aviation regulations as well as the National Ports Act No. 12 of 2005. Ensure uninterrupted operation of TNPA helicopter service to deliver high quality service and enhance port efficiency.

Position Outputs

• Plan daytime and night-time flight missions in accordance marine traffic demands and Port Control directives.
• Prepare aircraft resources and loading schedule for marine pilot transfer and Port related functions.
• Responsible for pre-flight checks and safety briefings to ensure compliance with stringent safety requirements.
• Ensure transfer of marine pilots safely to vessels as they call and depart from the shores of the South African Port system.
• Ensure compliance with South African Civil Aviation Regulations.
• Ensure compliance with SAMSA and the National Ports Act No. 12 of 2005.
• Evacuation of accident victims and persons in distress.
• Conduct port related flights in accordance with TNPA and customer requirements.
• Determination of flight routes (flight planning) in accordance with approved aeronautical requirements and charts.
• Liaison with Port Control and Air Traffic Navigation Services.
• Recording of take-off and landing times to fulfil scheduling requirements
• Ensure customer satisfaction and performance.
• Logging of operational flight times and determination of mission efficiencies.
• Assisting in delivering a 24-hour seamless operation to enhance port productivity in line with TNPA business objectives and customer demands.
• Contribution to business reputational enhancement by minimising incident and accident occurrences within the Port system, by adherence to the strictest safety requirements
• Ensure prompt responses to Port control directives to enhance ship turn-around times.
• Training and development of Day Captains, Co-Pilots, Cadet Pilots and related functional personnel.
• Receive daily operational reports from the Day Captain.
• Conduct Operator Proficiency Checks on Day Captains, Co-Pilots and Cadet Pilots.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a current ATPL-H (equivalent to Diploma /degree). Night Rating. Instrument Rating. Winch Rating. Sling Rating. 2200 hours total flight time 1200 hours on turbine helicopters 700 hours on multi-engine helicopters 250 hours on A109 helicopter
• Minimum of 5 years experience. Operational knowledge of the functions of TNPA marine pilot services.

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Position Purpose

• Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
• Transnet Rail Infrastructure (TRIM) invites suitable, unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for a two-year graduate development programme, within various functional areas to be provided with both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training to help you build a solid work experience to increase prospects of employability.
• The programme is structured and mentored for twenty-four months and candidates progress is assessed after every six months to ensure that the programme meets the expectations of both the candidate and TRIM.
• This exciting opportunity is aimed at unemployed graduates from the Department of Higher Education & Training registered institutions i.e., Universities, Universities of Technology, with a Bachelors’ degree / BTech qualification with a minimum NQF Level 6 and or above, with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.

Position Outputs

• A two-year graduate development programme will be followed.

Qualifications and Experience

• B Degree in Computer Science
• Experience: No prior work experience is required. However, applicants will undergo a recruitment process, and successful candidates will be placed in various Depots, Departments within TRIM.
• Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.