PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA) VACANCIES

​This Vacancy is open to External / Internal Candidates
 
TRACTION LINESMEN X4 SALARY 
GROUP: JUNIOR OFFICIAL
LOCATION: GAUTENG
REFERENCE: R&S/GAU/ELECTRICAL/TRALINEMAN/292/06/25
 
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION
To execute routine maintenance tasks, corrective and emergency work on Overhead Track Equipment.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12
• Must have been a trade hand for 4 yrs or Trainee traction linesmen for 3yrs
• Valid heavy-duty license C1 plus valid PDP and be prepared to drive such vehicle. (Please attach copy)
• Category “A” license (OHTE) / Overhead track equipment training certificate, as required for the section concerned and be prepared to be retested before appointment. (Please attach copy)
• Train Working Rules as an added advantage
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs)
• Ensure safe working of Personnel and equipment
• Perform inspections
• Reporting
• Administration
 
TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE 
• Special application course, as laid down by the Chief Engineer (Electrical) High Voltage/ Medium Voltage
• Electrical Safety Instructions BBF 369
• Training of 3 months on “live” 3 Kv D.C. overhead track equipment.
• Fire fighting
• First aid
• Arc and oxyacetylene welding
• Crane and lifting operations according to code 29 and 30.
• Working at height
 
SKILLS
• Time management
• Leadership
• Accountability and Reliability
• Problem Solving
• Communication
 
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
• Tact and diplomacy
• Team-player
• Detail-oriented
• Customer-oriented

As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows:
MALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
FEMALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
 
Please apply by emailing your updated CV and certified copies of your qualifications to Recruitment.Gau@prasa.com
 
CLOSING DATE: 12 AUGUST 2025
 
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application.