Transnet Learnerships 2024

Apply for Transnet  Trainee Train Assistants learnerships 2024

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.

Duties and responsibilities 

• Clean working area
• Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed assist with locomotive brake tests
• 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
• 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 safe running of train
• Protect train during incidents
• Assist train driver during emergency circumstances
•  Assist in performing various administration duties
• 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

Skills and Competencies 

• Be able to work under pressure
• Time management skills
• Train handling skills
• Be punctual

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.

Location: South Africa

How to apply 

Apply here online for Transnet Learnerships 2024

Closing date: Not specified