Trainee Train Assistant





Operating Division:Transnet Freight Rail


Employee Group:Trainee


Department:OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-O/side Panel 2-BLE


Location:Bellville


Reporting To:Section Manager: Train Traffic


Grade:SSTFT


Reference:req4657











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/locomotive 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 customers’ 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 locomotive2. 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 equipment4. 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 siding6. 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 REQUIREMENTS:
2. Be prepared to undergo periodic
medical surveillance and safety
behavioral 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
behavioral 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
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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