The closing date is on 08/10/2024. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
• A Trainee Train Assistant will be required to undergo module training, conduct
and successfully complete the required modules in Train Assistant-Initial
Course and practical training as to be qualified and certified as a Train Assistant.
and successfully complete the required modules in Train Assistant-Initial
Course and practical training as to be qualified and certified as a Train Assistant.
Position Outputs
“• Attend and successfully complete a theoritical Training Program within the required time frame
• Develop competency via formal learning as to perfom within a operational enviroment and operate equipment as assigned
• Safely and effeciently accomplish work assignments and goals that are in line with the Training Program, company’s strategies and vision.
• Maintain comprehensive records (portfolio of evidence) of all theoritical and practical training experience for use in progressing.
• Execute trainee Train Assistant duties as prescribed by TFR”
Qualifications and Experience
• Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical Science 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.
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 1.6 meters tall
• Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS) standard)
• Ability to carry heavy objects
Competencies
Knowledge
• Various communication systems
• Depot layout
• Locomotive classes
• Locomotive equipment
• Route/road
• Sections/stations and sidings
• Signing on duty procedures
• Train working rules
• Trip report
• Yard and siding layout
• Knowledge of general TFR policies
• Shunting procedures
• Locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, constraints on the particular territory
• Health and Safety Act 85
• First aid
• Basic conditions of employment act (BCEA)
• SANS 3004 (Human factors)
• HC policies and procedures
• Train service/ITP
• Train workings
• Substance Abuse policy and procedures
• Locomotive equipment
• Route/road
• Sections/stations and sidings
• Signing on duty procedures
• Train working rules
• Trip report
• Yard and siding layout
• Knowledge of general TFR policies
• Shunting procedures
• Locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, constraints on the particular territory
• Health and Safety Act 85
• First aid
• Basic conditions of employment act (BCEA)
• SANS 3004 (Human factors)
• HC policies and procedures
• Train service/ITP
• Train workings
• Substance Abuse policy and procedures Attributes
• Stress handling
• Self-management
• Safety conscious
• Punctual
• Willing to work shifts
• Results orientated
“NB: The candidate must meet the minimum inherent health requirements of the job”
Equity Statement Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
