Trainee Train Assistant

Transnet Trainee Train Assistant Opportunity

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The purpose of the Trainee Train Assistant opportunity it to give you an opportunity to be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties both theoretical and practical.

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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.

Educational Requirements

• Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical Science 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.

Other Requirements

• Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioral 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

HOW TO APPLY

The candidate must meet the minimum inherent health requirements of the job.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

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Closing Date

Friday, 1 July, 2022 – 12:00