CLOSING DATE: 08 October 2024.
DURATION: 12 Months
LOCATION: Vryheid
JOB PURPOSE
A Trainee Train Assistant will be required to undergo module training, conduct and successfully complete the required modules in Train Assistant-Initial Course and practical training as to be qualified and certified as a Train Assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS
- • 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.
- 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 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
COMPETENCIES
- Various communication systems
- Depot layout • Locomotive classes
- Locomotive equipment • Route/road
- Sections/stations and sidings
- Signing on duty procedures
- Train working rules •
- Trip report
- Yard and siding layout
- Knowledge of general TFR policies
- Shunting procedures
- Locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, constraints on the particular territory
- Health and Safety Act 85 • First aid • Basic conditions of employment act (BCEA) • SANS 3004 (Human factors)
- HC policies and procedures
- Train service/ITP • Train workings
- Substance Abuse policy and procedures
- Locomotive equipment • Route/road
- Sections/stations and sidings • Signing on duty procedures
- Train working rules • Trip report
- Yard and siding layout
- Knowledge of general TFR policies
- Shunting procedures
- Locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, constraints on the particular territory
- Health and Safety Act 85
- First aid
- Basic conditions of employment act (BCEA)
- SANS 3004 (Human factors)
- HC policies and procedures
- Train service/ITP
- Train workings
- Substance Abuse policy and procedures Attributes
- Stress handling • Self-management
- Safety conscious • Punctual
- Willing to work shifts
- Results orientated “NB: The candidate must meet the minimum inherent health requirements of the job”
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.