Transnet Train Assistant Learnerships 2024/2025

Are you passionate about the rail industry and eager to embark on a rewarding career as a Train Assistant? Transnet, a leading provider of freight and passenger rail services in South Africa, invites you to apply for its highly sought-after Train Assistant Learnership program, commencing in 2024/2025. This comprehensive program offers aspiring individuals the opportunity to gain practical skills and knowledge, laying a strong foundation for a successful career in the dynamic world of rail transportation.

Learnership Objectives

Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotives 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 customer needs.

Duties and responsibilities

• Sign on duty at designated workplace and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift.
• Prepare communication equipment. •Obtain radio’s/handsets/walkie talkie/telemeters when applicable. •Check functionality of communication equipment
• 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.
• Execute shunting activities in sidings and enroute according to directives to enhance safe working procedures.
• 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
• Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent.

Skills and Competencies

• Stress handling
• Self-management
• Safety conscious
• Punctual
• Willing to work shifts
• Results orientated

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science
• 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 behavioral risk assessments)

Location: South Africa

How to apply 

Location: Nelspruit, South Africa

Apply here online for Transnet Trainee Train Assistant Learnerships

Location: Waterval Boven, South Africa

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Location: Komatipoort, South Africa

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Closing date: 25 November 2024