Transnet Freight Rail is seeking qualified and motivated individuals to apply for the role of Trainee Shed Assistant, located in Swartkops, Eastern Cape.
Reference: req2766
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-Shed Crew Team 1-SWS
Location: Swartkops, Eastern Cape
Reporting To: Section Manager: Train Traffic
Grade: SSTP
Position Purpose: To assist the Shedman with the shunting movements of locomotives within a specified loco area in order to contribute to a safe and effective locomotive utilisation.
Position Outputs
- Ensure that the locomotives and fuelling area are clean and safe to perform shunting movements so as to contribute to effective locomotive utilisation.
- Assist the Shedman in the preparation, allocation and delivering of locomotives to train personnel and to loco maintenance staff according to train & maintenance plans to ensure availability of roadworthy locomotives.
- Execute Shunting activities of the locomotives according to the Sherman’s instructions and laid down instructions and train working rules. •Assist the Shedman in the safety of the Locomotives and other related equipment within the shedding area according to the safety standards and trains working rules
- Assist the Shedman with placing of the Locomotives by operating hand signals where applicable
- Carries out good housekeeping to ensure the working area, locomotives and other tools/equipment are kept clean and tidy after all work has been completed according to the operational plan and safety procedures.
•Ensure safe working environment – Ensure that all working activities take place according relevant legislation an compliance procedures and policies – Identify unsafe conditions on locomotives, track and overhead - Couple locomotives accordingly by opening & coupling of buffers, couple airbrakes and jumper cables
- Uncouple locomotives by ensuring that air cocks are closed and air pipes, jumper cables and buffers are uncoupled too
- To inspect the fuel level and fuel the locomotive/s to ensure that there is enough fuel and ensure diesel locomotives are sufficient filled with fuel and sand
- Effectively operate points for locomotive shunting movements (according to SWP) to ensure that the points blade is against the stock rail or opened in line of the locomotive direction to prevent derailment.
- Safe guard the stabled locomotive i.e.: applying the hand brake, place scotches underneath the wheels according to SWP and to prevent run away of locomotives
- Test the auxiliary equipment
Qualifications and Experience
1. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
- a) Grade 10 and or b) 06yrs in the Operations environment.
2. FUNCTIONAL TRAINING:
- a) Be prepared to successfully undergo Shed Assistant training duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Shed Assistant
3. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- b) Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioral risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
- c) Physical hearing, vision, mental, fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioural risk assessments)
Competencies
KNOWLEDGE:
- Yard and siding layout
- Breakdowns/section work
- Road / Route knowledge
- Shunting procedures
- Locomotive classes
- Wagon types
- Integrated Train Plan
- Brake systems
- Train workings
- Vehicle Management policy
- Protective Equipment
- Uniform clothing policy
- Act 85 / 16 RSR related legislation
- SANS 3004 (human factor)
- Be aware of internal HC policies
- Substance Abuse policy and procedures
SKILLS:
- Attention to detail
- Planning and Organising
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- English Literacy
- Communication (written and spoken)
- Judgement
- Reasoning
- Numerical / Ability to Calculate
- Observation
- Psychomotor skills (reactions / coordination)
- Depth perception psychomotor
ATTRIBUTES:
- Stress handling
- Self-management
- Safety conscious
- Punctual
- Willing to work shifts
- Results orientated
Equity Statement
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.
Closing Date: 25 March 2025
How to Apply
Apply Here: Trainee Shed Assistant