Trainee Yard Official

South Africa
Salary: On Application
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Academic
Reference: req4481

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Transnet

Trainee Yard Official

Operating Division:Transnet Freight Rail

Employee Group:Trainee

Department:OP-COR-EXEC-MYT-Team A-NSE

Location:Nsese

Reporting To:Yard Master

Grade:SSTFT

Reference:req4481

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
1. Attend and complete a theoretical Training Program within the required time frame.
2. Attend and complete a practical Training Program within the required time frame.
3. Develop competency to perform operations and operate equipment as assigned and be accountable for jobs at end of training period.
4. Safely and efficiently accomplish work assignments and goals that are in line with the Training Program, company's strategies and vision.
5. 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)
➢ Physically fit
➢ Must successfully complete and pass
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
• 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
• Shiftwork
• Hazard conscious
• Results orientated.
• Willing to work independently
• Safety orientation

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.

Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com

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About Transnet

As the custodian of ports, rail and pipelines, Transnet’s objective is to ensure a globally competitive freight system that enables sustained growth and diversification of the country’s economy. Transnet is currently transitioning from its Market Demand Strategy, characterised by accelerated capital investment, towards the Transnet 4.0 Strategy, which is focused on repositioning Transnet, and the country’s freight system, for competitiveness within the fast changing, technology- driven context of the 4th industrial revolution.The strategy’s main growth thrusts includes; geographic expansion, product and service innovation and diversification and expansion of the scope of Transnet’s manufacturing business.The key objectives of Transnet’s effort is directed towards increasing the connectivity, density and capacity of the integrated port, rail and pipeline network. Transnet 4.0 Strategy aims to grow Transnet to a R100 billion business by 2020.Organic growth of the current freight transport and handling divisions will account for the bulk of this growth and Transnet will continue to focus on improving operational efficiency and reliability in order to grow its market share. Consequently, capital investment to modernize the port, rail and pipeline network and operations will continue to be a key priority, as will continued development of our people. As a state-owned company, Transnet continues to leave an indelible mark on the lives of all South Africans. With a geographical footprint that covers our entire country, Transnet is inextricably involved in all aspects of life in South Africa. Through the Transnet Foundation - which is the Corporate Social Investment arm of Transnet - we have invested time and money in a number of diverse programmes around the country that provide much-need succour to our communities. Our aim is simple – we want to harness the power of our people, of technology, to brighten the future of millions across our continent – and beyond.