Invitation from Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) to unemployed youth to apply for Traineeship Programme for 2025 / 2026.
Placement: Beaufort West, Western Cape; Swartkops, Eastern Cape & De Aar Central, Northern Cape – South Africa
Job Type: Traineeship
Due Date: 25 March 2025 (Some Not Specified)
The following Traineeship Opportunities are open for applications:
- Trainee Shed Assistant
Due Date: 25 March 2025 at 23:59
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.
Educational Requirements:
- Grade 10 and/or
- 0-6yrs in the Operations environment
2. Trainee Train Assistant
Due Date: Not Specified
Position Purpose:
- Sign on duty at designated workplace and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift.
- Determine which locomotive to be prepared.
- Obtain and place equipment on locomotive.
- Check and supplement prescribed equipment.
- Clean working area
- Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed assist with locomotive brake tests.
- Couple locomotive
- Sign on duty
- Despatch locomotive
Prepare locomotives.
- Determine which locomotive to be prepared.
- Obtain and place equipment on locomotive.
- Check and supplement prescribed equipment.
- Clean working area
- Assist with starting up of locomotives as prescribed.
- Assist with locomotive brake tests.
Prepare communication equipment.
- Obtain radio’s/handsets/walkie talkie/telemeters when applicable.
- Check functionality of communication equipment
Performs the pre – trip preparation of the Locomotives and the whole Train prior the departure to adhere to roadworthiness and train working rules and safety standards.
- Attach/detach vehicles according to works order in absence of guard personnel.
- Mount telemeters where necessary
- Complete vehicle list and vacuum form
- Mount train indicators
- Examine train.
- Do brake test in conjunction with train driver.
Execute shunting activities in sidings and enroute according to directives to enhance safe working procedures.
- Obtain works order.
- Perform shunting/placing/removing of trucks as per works order.
- Update vehicle list
- Place and clear load/empty trucks at siding
Assist the train driver enroute to ensure the safe movement of the tarin from a required point to the destination, without delays or damage to locomotives, wagons, infrastructure track and other equipment, to ensure predictable service.
- Verbally compare signal positions and display with train driver.
- Observe proceeding trains patrol locomotives.
- Reset locomotive trip outs.
- Observe safe running of train.
- Protect train during incidents.
- Assist Train Driver during emergency circumstances.
Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent.
Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route.
Assist in performing various administration duties.
Complete the Train journal and submit to the Section Manager at sign – off after every shift to ensure timeous and accurate processing of monthly salary.
Educational Requirements:
- Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science.
3, Trainee Yard Official
Due Date: Not Specified
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.
Qualifications and Experience
- 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:
- Business understanding
- Administrative Skills
- Computer Skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
- High levels of integrity and professionalism
- A customer-focused attitude towards work and problem-solving
- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills.
- Effective negotiation skills
- Ability to liaise effectively with different stakeholders.
- Politeness and a proactive approach to tasks
- Energetic and a self-starter
- Assertiveness in dealing with various situations
- Conflict Resolution Management
- Research and Analytical skills
How to Apply:
COMPLETE YOUR SHED ASSISTANT ONLINE APPLICATION HERE (Swartkops E,C)
COMPLETE YOUR TRAIN ASSISTANT ONLINE APPLICATION HERE (Swartkops E.C)
COMPLETE YOUR YARD OFFICIAL ONLINE APPLICATION HERE ( De Aar Central N.C)
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.
