TRANSNET VACANCIES

​TRAINEE SHED ASSISTANT
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-Shed Crew Team 1-SWS
Location: Swartkops
Reporting To: Section Manager: Train Traffic
Grade: SSTP
Reference: req2766
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
To assist the Shedman with the shunting movements of locomotives within a specified loco area in order to contribute to a safe and effective locomotive utilisation.
 
Position Outputs
•Ensure that the locomotives and fuelling area are clean and safe to perform shunting movements so as to contribute to effective locomotive utilisation. •Assist the Shedman in the preparation, allocation and delivering of locomotives to train personnel and to loco maintenance staff according to train & maintenance plans to ensure availability of roadworthy locomotives. •Execute Shunting activities of the locomotives according to the Sherman’s instructions and laid down instructions and train working rules. •Assist the Shedman in the safety of the Locomotives and other related equipment within the shedding area according to the safety standards and trains working rules •Assist the Shedman with placing of the Locomotives by operating hand signals where applicable •Carries out good housekeeping to ensure the working area, locomotives and other tools/equipment are kept clean and tidy after all work has been completed according to the operational plan and safety procedures. •Ensure safe working environment - Ensure that all working activities take place according relevant legislation an compliance procedures and policies – Identify unsafe conditions on locomotives, track and overhead •Couple locomotives accordingly by opening & coupling of buffers, couple airbrakes and jumper cables •Uncouple locomotives by ensuring that air cocks are closed and air pipes, jumper cables and buffers are uncoupled too •To inspect the fuel level and fuel the locomotive/s to ensure that there is enough fuel and ensure diesel locomotives are sufficient filled with fuel and sand •Effectively operate points for locomotive shunting movements (according to SWP) to ensure that the points blade is against the stock rail or opened in line of the locomotive direction to prevent derailment. •Safe guard the stabled locomotive i.e.: applying the hand brake, place scotches underneath the wheels according to SWP and to prevent run away of locomotives •Test the auxiliary equipment
 
Qualifications and Experience
1. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: a) Grade 10 and or b) 06yrs in the Operations environment. 2. FUNCTIONAL TRAINING: a) Be prepared to successfully undergo Shed Assistant training duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Shed Assistant 3. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: b) Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months. c) Physical hearing, vision, mental, fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioural risk assessments)
 
Competencies
KNOWLEDGE: •Yard and siding layout •Breakdowns/section work •Road / Route knowledge •Shunting procedures •Locomotive classes •Wagon types •Integrated Train Plan •Brake systems •Train workings •Vehicle Management policy •Protective Equipment •Uniform clothing policy •Act 85 / 16 RSR related legislation •SANS 3004 (human factor) •Be aware of internal HC policies •Substance Abuse policy and procedures SKILLS: •Attention to detail •Planning and Organising •Time management •Interpersonal skills •English Literacy •Communication (written and spoken) •Judgement •Reasoning •Numerical / Ability to Calculate •Observation •Psychomotor skills (reactions / coordination) •Depth perception psychomotor ATTRIBUTES: •Stress handling •Self-management •Safety conscious •Punctual •Willing to work shifts •Results orientated.
 
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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​TRAINEE TRAIN ASSISTANT
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-Trainees-SWS
Location: Swartkops
Reporting To: Manager: Movement
Grade: SSTFT
Reference: req2765
 
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
1. Sign on duty at designated workplace and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift.
• Determine which locomotive to be prepared.
• Obtain and place equipment on locomotive.
• Check and supplement prescribed equipment.
• Clean working area
• Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed assist with locomotive brake tests.
• Couple locomotive
• Sign on duty
• Despatch locomotive
2. Prepare locomotives. 12/09/2024
• Determine which locomotive to be prepared.
• Obtain and place equipment on locomotive.
• Check and supplement prescribed equipment.
• Clean working area
• Assist with starting up of locomotives as prescribed.
• Assist with locomotive brake tests.
3. Prepare communication equipment.
• Obtain radio’s/handsets/walkie talkie/telemeters when applicable.
• Check functionality of communication equipment
4. Performs the pre – trip preparation of the Locomotives and the whole Train prior the departure to adhere to roadworthiness and train working rules and safety standards.
• Attach/detach vehicles according to works order in absence of guard personnel.
I. Mount telemeters where necessary
II. Complete vehicle list and vacuum form
III. Mount train indicators
IV. Examine train.
V. Do brake test in conjunction with train driver.
5. Execute shunting activities in sidings and enroute according to directives to enhance safe working procedures.
• Obtain works order.
• Perform shunting/placing/removing of trucks as per works order.
• Update vehicle list
• Place and clear load/empty trucks at siding
6. Assist the train driver enroute to ensure the safe movement of the tarin from a required point to the destination, without delays or damage to locomotives, wagons, infrastructure track and other equipment, to ensure predictable service.
• Verbally compare signal positions and display with train driver.
• Observe proceeding trains patrol locomotives.
• Reset locomotive trip outs.
• Observe safe running of train.
• Protect train during incidents.
• Assist Train Driver during emergency circumstances.
7. Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent.
8. Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route.
9. Assist in performing various administration duties.
10. Complete the Train journal and submit to the Section Manager at sign – off after every shift to ensure timeous and accurate processing of monthly salary.
 
Position Outputs
•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 and train working rules and safety standards •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, without delays or damage to locomotives, wagons, infrastructure track and other equipment, to ensure predictable service •Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent •Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route •Assist in performing various administration duties •Complete the Train journal and submit to the Section manager at sign-off after every shift to ensure timeous and accurate processing of monthly salary.
 
Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: •Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical Science OTHER REQUIREMENTS: •Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural 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 FUNCTIONAL TRAINING: 1. Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant 2. Be willing, prepared and capable to obtain a Train Assistant duties certificate (theoretical and practical) successfully and be certified to work independently as Train Assistant 5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months. • Physical, hearing, vision, and mental fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related Safety Behavioural Risk Assessment)
 
Competencies
KNOWLEDGE: 1. Various communications systems 2. Depot layout 3. Locomotive classes 4. Locomotive equipment 5. Route/road 6. Sections/stations and sidings 7. Signing on duty procedures 8. Train working rules. 9. Trip report 10. Yard and siding layout 11. Knowledge of general TFR policies 12. Shunting procedures 13. Locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, constraints on the particular territory 14. Health and Safety Act 85 15. First Aid 16. Basic conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 17. SANS 3004 (Human Factors) 18. HC Policies and procedures 19. Train service/ITP 20. Training workings 21. Substance Abuse policy and procedures SKILLS REQUIRED: a) Locomotive coupling and uncoupling b) Locomotive preparations (Electrical and Diesel) c) Observation d) Shunting movement e) Train handling skills f) Time management g) Stress handling h) Assessment i) Literacy j) Communication k) Judgement l) Reasoning m) Psychomotor skills(reactions/coordination) n) Concentration o) Observation p) Spatial q) Depth perception psychomotor r) Numerical s) Train /locomotive handling and preparation t) Problem solving u) Electrical; and diesel locomotive driving ATTRIBUTES: 1. Stress handling 2. Self-management 3. Safety conscious 4. Punctual 5. Willing to work shifts. 6. Results orientated.
 
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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