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 relevant to the job level medical test (including eyes and ears).
- Computer Literacy.
- Physically fit.
- Must successfully complete and pass a theoretical as well as practical training as a Yard Official.
Competencies
KNOWLEDGE:
• 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 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.
• 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 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.
How to apply:
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.