Trainee Train Assistant – Transnet

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