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TRANSNET VACANCIES
TRANSNET
TRAINEE YARD OFFICIAL
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: OP-COR-EXEC-MYT-Team 1-DRA
Location: De Aar Central
Reporting To: Yard Foreman
Grade: SSTP
Reference: req2780
The closing date is on . 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 Yard official will be required to undergo modular training, conduct and successfully complete the required modules as to qualify and certified as a Yard official.
TRAINEE YARD OFFICIAL
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: OP-COR-EXEC-MYT-Team 1-DRA
Location: De Aar Central
Reporting To: Yard Foreman
Grade: SSTP
Reference: req2780
The closing date is on . 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 Yard official will be required to undergo modular training, conduct and successfully complete the required modules as to qualify and certified as a Yard official.
Position Outputs
• Attend and complete a theoretical Training Program within the required time frame.
• Attend and complete a practical Training Program within the required time frame.
• Develop competency to perform operations and operate equipment as assigned and be accountable for jobs at the end of the training period.
• Safely and efficiently 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 theoretical and practical training experience for use in Progressing.
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum Standard: GRADE 12.
• Must successfully pass a (psychological screening) battery test.
• Must successfully pass relevant to the job level medical test (including eyes and ears).
•Computer Literacy.
•Physically fit.
• Must successfully complete and pass a theoretical as well as practical training as a Yard Official.
Competencies
KNOWLEDGE:
• Yard Official Course.
• Yard and siding layout/working.
• Geography of the section of responsibility.
• Shunting procedures.
• Train service.
• Act 85.
• Vocational knowledge.
• High voltage safety instructions 0 General and local appendix and directives.
• Hazardous materials.
• Radio train order system.
SKILLS:
• Negotiating.
• Mathematical.
• Stress handling.
• Problem solving.
• Hazmat risk handling.
• Interpersonal effectiveness.
• Analytical.
• Communication.
• Bilingual.
• Report writing.
• Interpretation.
• Be in possession of Diploma in Trains Working.
• Observation.
• Data capturing.
• Conflict handling.
• Writing.
ATTITUDES:
• Attention to detail.
• Trustworthy • Decisiveness.
• Assuring.
• Shift work.
• Hazard conscious.
• Results orientated.
• Willing to work independently.
• Safety orientation.
• Confidentiality.
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.
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