condition, on time, in order to enable the organisation to satisfy the customers’ needs.
Position outputs:
•Sign on duty at designated work place 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 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 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 to safety standards and laid down instruction 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 administration duties
•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
Qualifications & Experience:
Educational Requirements
•Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical Science
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.
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 1.6 meters tall
•Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS) standard)
•Ability to carry heavy objects
Competencies:
Knowledge
•Various communication systems
•Depot layout
•Locomotive classes
•Locomotive equipment
•Route/road
•Sections/stations and sidings