<h3>Trainee Train Assistants</h3>
<p>Operating Division: TFR<br />
Employee Group: Trainee<br />
Department: Operations<br />
Reporting To: Section Manager<br />
Grade: SSTP</p>
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<p>Position Purpose<br />
Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of<br />
trains/locomotive consists (airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and passengers) to<br />
ensure that the customers freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time,<br />
in order to enable the organisation to satisfy the customers’ needs.</p>
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<p>Position Outputs<br />
ï· Sign on duty at designated work place and be allocated duties to be performed for<br />
the duration of the shift<br />
ï· Prepare locomotives<br />
ï· Prepare communication equipment<br />
ï· Performs the pre-trip preparation of the Locomotives and the whole Train prior the<br />
departure to adhere to roadworthiness and train working rules and safety standards<br />
ï· Execute shunting activities in sidings and enroute according to directives to<br />
enhance safe working procedures</p>
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<p>ï· Assist the train driver enroute to ensure the safe movement of the train from a<br />
required point to the destination, without delays or damage to locomotives,<br />
wagons, infrastructure track and other equipment, to ensure predictable service<br />
ï· Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well<br />
motivated and competent<br />
ï· Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and<br />
deviations along the route<br />
ï· Assist in performing various administration duties<br />
ï· Complete the Train journal and submit to the Section manager at sign-off after<br />
every shift to ensure timeous and accurate processing of monthly salary</p>
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<p>Qualifications and Experience</p>
<p>Educational Requirements<br />
ï· Grade 12</p>
<p>Functional Training<br />
ï· Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical)<br />
so as to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant.</p>
<p>Other Requirements<br />
ï· Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioral risk<br />
assessments during the selection process and every 12 months<br />
ï· Physical hearing, vision, mental, fitness (to be verified through medical tests and<br />
related safety behavioural risk assessments)<br />
ï· The operator shall not allow employees younger than 21 years of age to undertake<br />
train driver or train control duties. (SANS 3000, par 6.2.6.8)</p>
<p>The following minimum Trainee pre-requisite:<br />
ï· The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6 meters tall<br />
ï· Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS) standard)<br />
ï· Ability to carry heavy objects</p>
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<p>Competencies</p>
<p>Knowledge<br />
ï· Various communication systems<br />
ï· Depot layout<br />
ï· Locomotive classes<br />
ï· Locomotive equipment<br />
ï· Route/road<br />
ï· Sections/stations and sidings<br />
ï· Signing on duty procedures<br />
ï· Train working rules<br />
ï· Trip report</p>
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<p>ï· Yard and siding layout<br />
ï· Knowledge of general TFR policies<br />
ï· Shunting procedures<br />
ï· Locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, constraints on the particular territory<br />
ï· Health and Safety Act 85<br />
ï· First aid<br />
ï· Basic conditions of employment act (BCEA)<br />
ï· SANS 3004 (Human factors)<br />
ï· HC policies and procedures<br />
ï· Train service/ITP<br />
ï· Train workings<br />
ï· Substance Abuse policy and procedures</p>
<p>Skills<br />
ï· Locomotive coupling and uncoupling<br />
ï· Locomotive preparation (Electrical and Diesel)<br />
ï· Locomotive Stabling<br />
ï· Observation<br />
ï· Shunting movement<br />
ï· Train handling skills<br />
ï· Time management<br />
ï· Stress handling<br />
ï· Assessment</p>
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<p>ï· Literacy<br />
ï· Communication<br />
ï· Judgement<br />
ï· Reasoning<br />
ï· Psychomotor skills (reactions/ coordination)<br />
ï· Concentration<br />
ï· Observation<br />
ï· Spatial<br />
ï· Depth perception psychomotor<br />
ï· Numerical<br />
ï· Train / locomotive handling and preparation<br />
ï· Problem solving<br />
ï· Electrical and diesel locomotive driving</p>
<p>Attributes<br />
ï· Stress handling<br />
ï· Self-management<br />
ï· Safety conscious<br />
ï· Punctual<br />
ï· Willing to work shifts<br />
ï· Results orientated</p>
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<p>“NB: The candidate must meet the minimum inherent health requirements of the job”<br />
Equity Statement<br />
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.</p>
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