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TRANSNET VACANCIES
TRANSNET
REGIONAL ER MANAGER
Operating Division: TPT Ngqura CT
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: TPT, People Management, EC
Location: Ngqura
Reporting To: Snr HRBP Eastern Region
Grade: E
Reference: req2533
The closing date is on 21/11/2024. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
To provide specialist legal advice and counselling to management and employees in regard to employment related and Employment Equity matters.
The jobholder assists and renders an Employee Relations support function and advises in the promotion of Labour peace and minimising conflict and thus ensures employee stability, satisfaction and that productivity are maintained.
The jobholder provides a further support service mainly to the Region, as well to the Organisation with regards to:
• Grievances and discipline management
• Industrial Action
• CCMA arbitration's/ conciliation disputes
• Employer and employee/ Trade Union rights
• Alleged discriminatory practices
• Affirmative action activities
• Human Rights• Unfair labour practices
• All employment laws i.e. Equity Bill, Basic Conditions of Service Act, Transnet Policies, Labour Relations Act, etc.
• Administrative functions
• Attendance of Regional Business Meetings
Position Outputs
Assess and mitigate risk to the Company in regards to employment related best practices and procedures and provide advice and counselling in an HR advisory role
• To manage the implementation of Transnet Port Terminal's employee relations strategy in line with the Group ER strategy, which create an environment conducive to employee satisfaction and high levels of productivity and which limit the Transnet Port Terminal's risk in the areas of labour relations.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the Group Employee Relations strategy in Transnet Port Terminals so that it is achieved within time, budget and quality requirements.
• Ensure the implementation of appropriate Employee Relations policies that facilitate the achievement of the Group ER Strategy.
• Ensure effective communication and liaison with labour in order to create awareness of the Employee Relations' Strategy, plan and policies and buy into ensuring their effective implementation within Transnet Port Terminals.
• Oversee the ongoing evaluation of employee relations initiative undertaken by TPT, ensuring their alignment with the strategic imperatives of the Group and their contribution to the improved performance of TPT employees; also ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Provide direction to TPT Regional EXCO (General Manager, Executive managers, senior managers and employees) on all new and existing legislation and Transnet initiatives and implement accordingly. This includes benchmarking against the port terminal related norms and advising TPT management and Group of trends and prevention of Risk in the labour business.
• Produce reports (including recommendations, best practice, benchmarking, trends and risks) and submit to Senior Manager for TPT EXCO reporting. To oversee discipline and grievance management and relationship management across Transnet Port Terminal in all Regions by: o Implementing
o Implementing the Transnet disciplinary and grievance procedure across the Transnet Port Terminal and the Regions ensuring a consistent application of the procedure by designing and implementing appropriate strategies and systems.
o Ensure that the standard and quality of disciplinary and grievance management are in line with the Group requirements so that they reflect best practice and accord with the requirements of the law.
o Ensure the effective SAP HCM ER module system or any relevant reporting tool capable of generating monthly reports on all discipline and grievance cases and all disputes filed as a result of grievances and disciplinary cases.
o Implement measures to improve the capacity of managers to better manage grievances and discipline
o Implementing appropriate training
o To brief and liaise with attorneys on employee related legal matters
o To assist, where required in negotiations
o Management of industrial action and regional conflicts
o Conduct research into particular employee relations issues incl. reading of legal cases to support options of advice relating to dispute, internal processes
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements • 3 Year Degree in Labour Relations/ or Human Resource related Degree is required • At least 5 years' experience in providing generalist labour relations advisory service to executives and management within a large sized organisation. TPT ROC Requirements: Job Evaluation criteria: • Minimum of 8 years Experience with Applicable bachelor’s degree/National Higher Diploma Years of Experience with a formal qualification: • Min 5 years’ relevant experience in a large enterprise of which at least 2 years at managerial level or specialist experience Typical Qualifications: • Relevant qualification (NQF 7) • Transnet leadership Development Programme (advantage) Number of years with certificates or no formal qualification: • 9 years relevant and solid experience in supervising activities, diagnostic and quality of workflow and procedures; Quality execution of work, within the defined operating procedures, standards and working routines. Or provide technical guidance/expertise. Execution of work ensuring compliance with at least 3 yrs at supervisory/ managerial level or specialist experience
Competencies
Knowledge • Knowledge of dispute resolution, grievances and disciplinary procedures • Practical knowledge of the procedures and functioning of the CCMA • Experience in major transformation and change management initiatives. • Previous management experience is required. • Report writing skills and computer literacy • Negotiation skills Anchoring the Transnet Way: • Is results focused • Resilience • Is emotionally intelligent • Is an excellent communicator Leading the Transnet Way: • Is collaborative • Has impact and influence • Is a change agent Managing the Transnet Way: • Manages finances • Manages people and teams • Delight customers • Manages risk and compliance Sustaining the Transnet Way: • Manages and shares information • Role models the culture and values • Embraces diversity • Sound and In- depth knowledge of Labour Legislation • Extensive knowledge of the labour relations environment • Knowledge of relevant HR Legislation • Working knowledge of statutory dispute resolution structures • Basic financial knowledge Skills: • Experience in strategy visioning/formulation and execution • Good understanding of all aspects of Human Resources • Leadership skills • Accurate reporting and communication skills • Conflict Management Skills • Developing internal and external networks • Strong analytical abilities • Facilitation and Negotiation Skills • Verbal & Written Communication • Investigation skills with a keen eye for detail • Interpersonal skills to engage customers/stakeholders at different levels
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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REGIONAL ER MANAGER
Operating Division: TPT Ngqura CT
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: TPT, People Management, EC
Location: Ngqura
Reporting To: Snr HRBP Eastern Region
Grade: E
Reference: req2533
The closing date is on 21/11/2024. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
To provide specialist legal advice and counselling to management and employees in regard to employment related and Employment Equity matters.
The jobholder assists and renders an Employee Relations support function and advises in the promotion of Labour peace and minimising conflict and thus ensures employee stability, satisfaction and that productivity are maintained.
The jobholder provides a further support service mainly to the Region, as well to the Organisation with regards to:
• Grievances and discipline management
• Industrial Action
• CCMA arbitration's/ conciliation disputes
• Employer and employee/ Trade Union rights
• Alleged discriminatory practices
• Affirmative action activities
• Human Rights• Unfair labour practices
• All employment laws i.e. Equity Bill, Basic Conditions of Service Act, Transnet Policies, Labour Relations Act, etc.
• Administrative functions
• Attendance of Regional Business Meetings
Position Outputs
Assess and mitigate risk to the Company in regards to employment related best practices and procedures and provide advice and counselling in an HR advisory role
• To manage the implementation of Transnet Port Terminal's employee relations strategy in line with the Group ER strategy, which create an environment conducive to employee satisfaction and high levels of productivity and which limit the Transnet Port Terminal's risk in the areas of labour relations.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the Group Employee Relations strategy in Transnet Port Terminals so that it is achieved within time, budget and quality requirements.
• Ensure the implementation of appropriate Employee Relations policies that facilitate the achievement of the Group ER Strategy.
• Ensure effective communication and liaison with labour in order to create awareness of the Employee Relations' Strategy, plan and policies and buy into ensuring their effective implementation within Transnet Port Terminals.
• Oversee the ongoing evaluation of employee relations initiative undertaken by TPT, ensuring their alignment with the strategic imperatives of the Group and their contribution to the improved performance of TPT employees; also ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Provide direction to TPT Regional EXCO (General Manager, Executive managers, senior managers and employees) on all new and existing legislation and Transnet initiatives and implement accordingly. This includes benchmarking against the port terminal related norms and advising TPT management and Group of trends and prevention of Risk in the labour business.
• Produce reports (including recommendations, best practice, benchmarking, trends and risks) and submit to Senior Manager for TPT EXCO reporting. To oversee discipline and grievance management and relationship management across Transnet Port Terminal in all Regions by: o Implementing
o Implementing the Transnet disciplinary and grievance procedure across the Transnet Port Terminal and the Regions ensuring a consistent application of the procedure by designing and implementing appropriate strategies and systems.
o Ensure that the standard and quality of disciplinary and grievance management are in line with the Group requirements so that they reflect best practice and accord with the requirements of the law.
o Ensure the effective SAP HCM ER module system or any relevant reporting tool capable of generating monthly reports on all discipline and grievance cases and all disputes filed as a result of grievances and disciplinary cases.
o Implement measures to improve the capacity of managers to better manage grievances and discipline
o Implementing appropriate training
o To brief and liaise with attorneys on employee related legal matters
o To assist, where required in negotiations
o Management of industrial action and regional conflicts
o Conduct research into particular employee relations issues incl. reading of legal cases to support options of advice relating to dispute, internal processes
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements • 3 Year Degree in Labour Relations/ or Human Resource related Degree is required • At least 5 years' experience in providing generalist labour relations advisory service to executives and management within a large sized organisation. TPT ROC Requirements: Job Evaluation criteria: • Minimum of 8 years Experience with Applicable bachelor’s degree/National Higher Diploma Years of Experience with a formal qualification: • Min 5 years’ relevant experience in a large enterprise of which at least 2 years at managerial level or specialist experience Typical Qualifications: • Relevant qualification (NQF 7) • Transnet leadership Development Programme (advantage) Number of years with certificates or no formal qualification: • 9 years relevant and solid experience in supervising activities, diagnostic and quality of workflow and procedures; Quality execution of work, within the defined operating procedures, standards and working routines. Or provide technical guidance/expertise. Execution of work ensuring compliance with at least 3 yrs at supervisory/ managerial level or specialist experience
Competencies
Knowledge • Knowledge of dispute resolution, grievances and disciplinary procedures • Practical knowledge of the procedures and functioning of the CCMA • Experience in major transformation and change management initiatives. • Previous management experience is required. • Report writing skills and computer literacy • Negotiation skills Anchoring the Transnet Way: • Is results focused • Resilience • Is emotionally intelligent • Is an excellent communicator Leading the Transnet Way: • Is collaborative • Has impact and influence • Is a change agent Managing the Transnet Way: • Manages finances • Manages people and teams • Delight customers • Manages risk and compliance Sustaining the Transnet Way: • Manages and shares information • Role models the culture and values • Embraces diversity • Sound and In- depth knowledge of Labour Legislation • Extensive knowledge of the labour relations environment • Knowledge of relevant HR Legislation • Working knowledge of statutory dispute resolution structures • Basic financial knowledge Skills: • Experience in strategy visioning/formulation and execution • Good understanding of all aspects of Human Resources • Leadership skills • Accurate reporting and communication skills • Conflict Management Skills • Developing internal and external networks • Strong analytical abilities • Facilitation and Negotiation Skills • Verbal & Written Communication • Investigation skills with a keen eye for detail • Interpersonal skills to engage customers/stakeholders at different levels
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-Train Crew E-NLP
Location: Nelspruit
Reporting To: Section Manager: Train Traffic
Grade: SSTFT
Reference: req2436
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
Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotives 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 organization to satisfy the customer needs.
Position Outputs
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. •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 train 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.
Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1.Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 2.Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months. 3.Physical hearing, vision, mental, fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioural risk assessments) 4.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: 1.The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6m tall. 2. Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS standards) 3.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
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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TRAINEE TRAIN ASSISTANT
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-Train Crew E-NLP
Location: Nelspruit
Reporting To: Section Manager: Train Traffic
Grade: SSTFT
Reference: req2436
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
Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotives 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 organization to satisfy the customer needs.
Position Outputs
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. •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 train 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.
Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1.Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 2.Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months. 3.Physical hearing, vision, mental, fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioural risk assessments) 4.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: 1.The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6m tall. 2. Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS standards) 3.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
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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TRAINEE TRAIN ASSISTANT
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-Train Crew B-WTB
Location: Waterval Boven
Reporting To: Section Manager: Train Traffic
Grade: SSTFT
Reference: req2165
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
Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotives 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 customer needs.
Position Outputs
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. •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.
Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science
OTHER REQUIREMENT: 2. Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months. 3. Physical hearing, vision, mental, fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioural risk assessments) 4. 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: 1. The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6m tall. 2. Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS standards) 3. 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
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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TRAINEE TRAIN ASSISTANT
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-Train Crew A-KTR
Location: Komatipoort
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Grade: SSTFT
Reference: req2164
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
Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotives 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 customer needs.
Position Outputs
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.
•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 train 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.
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 1.6m tall. • Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS standards) • Ability to carry heavy objects.
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 • 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
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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