Job description:
- 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.
Job roles and responsibilities:
- Sign on duty at designated work place 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
- 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 train from a required point to the destination.
Job requirements:
- Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical Science
Job skills and competencies:
- Assessment
- Literacy
- Communication
- Judgement
- Reasoning
- Psychomotor skills (reactions/ coordination)
- Concentration
- Observation
- Spatial
- Depth perception psychomotor
- Numerical
The following documentation may be required for the job application:
- CV
- Qualifications
- Certified ID copy
- Matric certificate
- Academic records
- Covering letter