Transnet Freight Rail Trainee Programme 2024 / 2025

Transnet Freight Rail Trainee Programme 2024 / 2025

Deadline: 08 October 2024

Location: Vryheid, South Africa

Transnet Freight Rail Trainee Programme

Transnet Freight Rail is accepting applications for Trainee Train Assistant Programme.

Trainee Train Assistant will be required to undergo module training, conduct and successfully complete the required modules in Train Assistant-Initial Course and practical training as to be qualified and certified as a Train Assistant.

Position Outputs

• Attend and successfully complete a theoritical Training Program within the required time frame
• Develop competency via formal learning as to perfom within a operational environment and operate equipment as assigned
• Safely and effeciently 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.
• Execute trainee Train Assistant duties as prescribed by TFR

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.

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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

Application

To apply, visit Transnet recruitment portal.

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.

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