Transnet: Train Assistant Trainee / Internships 2025 -

Transnet: Train Assistant Trainee Role Purpose: Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotives (airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul, and passengers) to ensure that the customer’s freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time, in order to enable the organization to satisfy the customer needs.

Company: Transnet
Location: South Africa
Closing date: Not specified

Transnet: Train Assistant Trainee Responsibilities:

Sign on duty at the designated workplace and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift.
Prepare locomotives.
Prepare communication equipment.
Performs the pre-trip preparation of the Locomotives and the whole Train before the departure to adhere to roadworthiness and train working rules and safety standards.
Execute shunting activities in sidings and een route according to directives to enhance safe working procedures.
Assist the train driver en route 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.
Comply with safety standards and laid down instructions to ensure that he is well motivated and competent
.Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route.
Assist in performing various administrative duties.
Complete the Train log and submit it o the Section Manager at sign–off after every shift to ensure timeous and accurate processing of monthly salary.

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Transnet: Train Assistant Trainee Education Required:

Grade 12 with pure Mathematics or Physical Science

Transnet: Train Assistant Trainee 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, and ental, fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioral risk assessments)
The operator shall not allow employees younger than 21 years of age to undertake Train driver or train control duties
.The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6m tall.
Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS standards)
Ability to carry heavy objects.
Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant
.Be willing, prepared, and capable of obtaining a Train Assistant duties certificate (theoretical and practical) successfully and 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, and mental fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related Safety Behavioural Risk Assessment)