Transnet: Train Assistant Opportunities July 2018

Reference Number: 50012172

Applicants that are interested in applying for any of the
advertised positions must apply by registering on the Careers
section of the Transnet Internet. Please take care in
completing all required details on the profile, and then
apply for the position. Alternative

 

The closing date is on 22.07.2018. It is the responsibility
of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the
application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the
closing date of this advertisement please consider your
application as unsuccessful.

Any questions regarding the application or recruitment
process should be sent in writing to BEAUTY.MAMAFHA@TRANSNET.NET.
We urge all our employees, clients, members of the public and
our suppliers to report any kind of fraud or corruption at
Transnet.

Position Purpose: To assist the Train Driver
in the movement of the train, shunt the train and to convey
information to the client centre en route to enhance the
safe, fast movement of commodities

Position outputs: PREPARED LOCOMOTIVE

• Obtain and place equipment on train (plus minus 15 kg)
  


• Check and supplement prescribed equipment i.e. pantograph
  hook stick (plus minus 5 kg), jumper cables (plus minus 10
  kg) etc.
  


• Coupled locomotives (multiple set) through air and vacuum
  hoses, jumper cable and ensure correct functioning of
  automatic coupler between locomotives
  


• Despatch locomotives, operating hand operated points
  


• PLEASE NOTE: Transnet, its employees or representatives
  never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are
  fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this
  regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056.
  


• Attach and/or detach vehicles according to works order in
  absence of yard personnel (Equivalent of 45 kg)
  


• Mount telemeters (where necessary) i.e. mount (front unit
  = 5.17 kg) (rear unit = 8.06 kg)
  


• Remove and carry train indicators to last vehicle and
  mount (side and rear indicators) (plus minus 10 kg). Required
  to board vehicle to effect proper mounting
  


• Examining of train as prescribed
  

ASSISTANCE EN ROUTE

 

• Verbal exchange of signal positions
  


• Observe proceeding trains
  


• Patrol locomotives (walking through corridors of electric
  locomotives using extended foot plate and hand rails at
  speeds up to 40 km/h; walking on running board of diesel
  locomotives and stepping over to another locomotive at speeds
  up to 40 km/h; manual operating of circuit breakers while
  locomotive is in motion)
  


• Protect train during incidents, accidents etc.
  


• Be prepared to walk relatively long distances to check
  train loads (day and night)
  


• (Determine status of train, placing and securing of
  detonators on rail, displaying hand signals day and night,
  walking on uneven ground, ability to withstand natural
  elements)
  


• Assistance to Train Driver during emergencies (in event
  of Driver failure to bring train to standstill; walking long
  distances to report position, and requirements)
  


• Attach/detach trucks as per works-order (manual
  application of equipment; standing of vehicle walking
  alongside moving vehicles)
  

 

PREPARED COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

 

• Obtain radios/handsets/two way communication
  radios/telemeters when applicable (carrying of communication
  equipment and place on footplate or mount on vehicle)
  

 

SHUNTING MOVEMENTS

 

• STABLED TRAIN/LOCOMOTIVE
  


• Assist the Train Driver by applying hand brake
  


• Secure as prescribed (applying hand brakes and placing of
  scotch blocks in front wheels)
  


• Store tools and equipment (remove kit-box from locomotive
  and store away)
  

 

Qualifications & Experience

 

• Grade 12 with Maths
  


• At least 1,6 meters tall
  


• Visual acuity
  


• Physically able to lift and carry objects (be prepared to
  be subjected to assessment of physical abilities)
  Competencies:
  


• Applicants must have the potential and attributes
  necessary to be trained to efficiently and safely perform the
  tasks of a Train Assistant and to be trained as a Train
  Driver. Applicants must however possess the following:
  


• Psycho motor
  


• Depth perception
  


• Communication (reading, written and verbal)
  

 

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

 

• Safety conscious
  


• Environmental awareness
  


• Conscientious
  


• Prepared to work overtime
  


• Prepared to work shifts NB: The candidate must meet the
  minimum inherent health requirements of the job
  

 

How To Apply

Apply Online for the Transnet Train Assistant
Opportunities June 2018

Call the hotline toll free number: 0800 003 056 or
email Transnet@tip-offs.com