<h3 class="title"><strong>Transnet Trainee Train Assistant</strong></h3>
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<td><strong>Operating Division:</strong></td>
<td><strong>Transnet Freight Rail</strong></td>
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<td><strong>Employee Group:</strong></td>
<td><strong>Trainee</strong></td>
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<td><strong>Department:</strong></td>
<td><strong>OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-Diesel Team A-EMR</strong></td>
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<td><strong>Reporting To:</strong></td>
<td><strong>Section Manager: Train Traffic</strong></td>
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<td><strong>Grade:</strong></td>
<td><strong>SSTFT</strong></td>
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<div class="sectionheader"><strong>Position Purpose</strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>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.</strong></div>
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<div class="sectionheader"><strong>Position Outputs</strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>1. Sign on duty at designated work place and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift. </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Determine which locomotive to be prepared </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Obtain and place equipment on locomotive </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Check and supplement prescribed equipment </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Clean working area </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed assist with locomotive brake tests </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Couple locomotive </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Sign on duty </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Despatch locomotive</strong></div>
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<div class="sectionbody"><strong>2. Prepare locomotives </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Determine which locomotive to be prepared </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Obtain and place equipment on locomotive </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Check and supplement prescribed equipment </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Clean working area </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Assist with locomotive brake tests</strong></div>
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<div class="sectionbody"><strong>3. Prepare communication equipment </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>Obtain radio’s/handsets/walkie talkie/telemeters when applicable </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>· Check functionality of communication equipment </strong></div>
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<div class="sectionbody"><strong>4. 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 · Attach/detach vehicles according to works order in absence of yard personnel i. Mount telemeters where necessary ii. Complete vehicle list and vacuum form iii. Mount train indicators iv. Examine train v. Do brake test in conjunction with train driver</strong></div>
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<div class="sectionbody"><strong>5. Execute shunting activities in sidings and enroute according to directives to enhance safe working procedures. · Obtain works order · Performa shunting/placing/removing of trucks as per works order · Update vehicle list · Place and clear load/empty trucks at siding </strong></div>
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<div class="sectionbody"><strong>6. 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 proceeding trains patrol locomotives · Reset locomotive trip-outs · Observe safe running of train · Protect train during incidents · Assist train driver during emergency circumstances</strong></div>
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<div class="sectionbody"><strong>7. Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent. </strong></div>
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<div class="sectionbody"><strong>8. Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route </strong></div>
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<div class="sectionbody"><strong>9. Assist in performing various administration duties </strong></div>
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<div class="sectionbody"><strong>10. 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.</strong></div>
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<div class="sectionheader"><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>•Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical Science 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, mental, fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioural risk assessments) •The operator shall not allow employees younger than 21 years of age to undertake train driver or train control duties. (SANS 3000, par 6.2.6.8). The following minimum Trainee pre-requisite: •The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6m tall. •Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS) standard) •Ability to carry heavy objects Functional Training: •Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant. •Be willing, prepared and capable to obtain a Train Assistant duties certificate (theoretical and practical) successfully and be certified to work independently as Train Assistant.</strong></div>
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<div class="sectionheader"><strong>Competencies</strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>Knowledge: </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>1.Various communication systems </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>2.Depot layout </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>3.Locomotive classes </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>4.Locomotive equipment </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>5.Route/road 6.Sections/stations and sidings </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>7.Signing on duty procedures </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>8.Train working rules </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>9.Trip report </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>10.Yard and siding layout </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>11.Knowledge of general TFR policies </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>12. Shunting procedures </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>13. Locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, constraints on the particular territory </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>14. Health and Safety Act 85 </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>15. First aid </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>16. Basic conditions of employment act (BCEA) </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>17. SANS 3004 (Human factors) </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>18. HC policies and procedures </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>19. Train service/ITP </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>20. Train workings </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>21. Substance Abuse policy and procedures Skills required </strong></div>
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<div class="sectionbody"><strong>1.Locomotive coupling and uncoupling </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>2.Locomotive preparation (Electrical and Diesel) </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>3.Locomotive Stabling </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>4.Observation </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>5.Shunting movement </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>6.Train handling skills </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>7.Time management </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>8.Stress handling </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>9.Assessment </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>10.Literacy </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>11.Communication </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>12.Judgement </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>13.Reasoning </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>14.Psychomotor skills (reactions/ coordination) </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>15.Concentration </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>16.Observation </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>17.Spatial </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>18.Depth perception psychomotor </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>19.Numerical </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>20.Train / locomotive handling and preparation </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>21.Problem solving </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>22.Electrical and diesel locomotive driving Attributes </strong></div>
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<div class="sectionbody"><strong>1.Stress handling </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>2.Self-management </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>3.Safety conscious </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>4.Punctual </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>5.Willing to work shifts </strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>6.Results orientated</strong></div>
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<div class="sectionheader"><strong>Equity Statement</strong></div>
<div class="sectionbody"><strong>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.</strong></div>
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