Transnet Trainee Train Assistants
Transnet is now seeking candidates to apply for Trainee Train Assistant opportunities.
Transnet is offering a Trainee Train Assistant opportunity. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Locations: Belfast and Lydenburg (Mpumalanga)
Position Purpose:
- Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotives consists (airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and passenger) to ensure that the customer’s freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time, in order to enable the organisation to satisfy the customer’s needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science
- Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
- Physical hearing, vision, mental, and 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 the Vienna Testing System (VTS standards)
- 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 a Train Assistant
Other Requirements:
- Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
- Physical, hearing, vision, and mental fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related Safety Behavioural Risk Assessment)
How to apply:
Nsese
Bayview West
Bayview North
Closing date: 05/03/2026