Transnet Freight Rail Trainee Yard Official
| Operating Division: | Transnet Freight Rail |
| Employee Group: | Trainee |
| Department: | OP-COR-EXEC-MYT-Team 1-DRA |
| Location: | De Aar Central |
| Reporting To: | Yard Foreman |
| Grade: | SSTP |
| Reference: | req2780 |
Position Purpose:
- A trainee Yard official will be required to undergo modular training, conduct and successfully complete the required modules as to qualify and certified as a Yard official.
Position Outputs:
- Attend and complete a theoretical Training Program within the required time frame.
- Attend and complete a practical Training Program within the required time frame.
- Develop competency to perform operations and operate equipment as assigned and be accountable for jobs at the end of the training period.
- Safely and efficiently accomplish work assignments and goals that are in line with the Training Program, company’s strategies and vision.
- Maintain comprehensive records (portfolio of evidence) of all theoretical and practical training experience for use in Progressing.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum Standard: GRADE 12.
- Must successfully pass a (psychological screening) battery test.
- Must successfully pass medical tests relevant to the job level (including eyes and ears).
- Computer Literacy.
- Physically fit.
- Must successfully complete and pass theoretical as well as practical training as a Yard Official.
Competencies:
- Yard Official Course.
- Yard and siding layout/working.
- Geography of the section of responsibility.
- Shunting procedures.
- Train service.
- Act 85.
- Vocational knowledge.
- High voltage safety instructions 0 General and local appendix and directives.
- Hazardous materials.
- Radio train order system.
SKILLS:
- Negotiating.
- Mathematical.
- Stress handling.
- Problem solving.
- Hazmat risk handling.
- Interpersonal effectiveness.
- Analytical.
- Communication.
- Bilingual.
- Report writing.
- Interpretation.
- Be in possession of a Diploma in Trains Working.
- Observation.
- Data capturing.
- Conflict handling.
- Writing.
ATTITUDES:
• Attention to detail.
• Trustworthy • Decisiveness.
• Assuring.
• Shift work.
• Hazard conscious.
• Results orientated.
• Willing to work independently.
• Safety orientation.
• Confidentiality.
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.
How to apply:
The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.