Transnet Trainee Shed Assistant job opportunities for people with grade 10
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Operating Division : Transnet Freight Rail
Position Title : Trainee Shed Assistant
Employee Group : Trainee
Department : Train Crew Mng
Location : Saldanha
Reporting To : Section Manager: Train Traffic
Grade Level : SSTFT
Reference Number : 50018470
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.
Position outputs:
•Ensure that the locomotives and fuelling area are clean and safe to perform shunting movements so as to contribute to
effective locomotive utilisation.
•Assist the Shedman in the preparation, allocation and delivering of locomotives to train personnel and to loco maintenance
staff according to train & maintenance plans to ensure availability of roadworthy locomotives.
•Execute Shunting activities of the locomotives according to the Sherman’s instructions and laid down instructions and train
working rules.
•Assist the Shedman in the safety of the Locomotives and other related equipment within the shedding area according to the
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safety standards and trains working rules
•Assist the Shedman with placing of the Locomotives by operating hand signals where applicable
•Carries out good housekeeping to ensure the working area, locomotives and other tools/equipment are kept clean and tidy
after all work has been completed according to the operational plan and safety procedures.
•Ensure safe working environment – Ensure that all working activities take place according relevant legislation and compliance
procedures and policies – Identify unsafe conditions on locomotives, track and overhead
•Couple locomotives accordingly by opening & coupling of buffers, couple airbrakes and jumper cables
•Uncouple locomotives by ensuring that air cocks are closed and air pipes, jumper cables and buffers are uncoupled too
•To inspect the fuel level and fuel the locomotive/s to ensure that there is enough fuel and ensure diesel locomotives are
sufficient filled with fuel and sand
•Effectively operate points for locomotive shunting movements (according to SWP) to ensure that the points blade is against
the stock rail or opened in line of the locomotive direction to prevent derailment.
•Safeguard the stabled locomotive i.e.: applying the handbrake, place scotches underneath the wheels according to SWP
and to prevent run away of locomotives
•Test the auxiliary equipment
Qualifications & Experience:
Education requirements
•Grade 10
Functional training
•Be prepared to successfully undergo Shed Assistant training duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work
independently as a Shed 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)
Competencies:
Knowledge:
•Yard and siding layout
•Breakdowns/section work
•Road / Route knowledge
•Shunting procedures
•Locomotive classes
•Wagon types
•Integrated Train Plan
•Brake systems
•Train workings
•Vehicle Management policy
•Protective Equipment
•Uniform clothing policy
•Act 85 / 16 RSR related legislation
•SANS 3004 (human factor)
•Be aware of internal HC policies
•Substance Abuse policy and procedures
Skills
•Attention to detail
•Planning and Organising
•Time management
•Interpersonal skills
•English Literacy
•Communication (written and spoken)
•Judgement
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•Reasoning
•Numerical / Ability to Calculate
•Observation
•Psychomotor skills (reactions / coordination)
•Depth perception psychomotor
Attributes
•Stress handling
•Self-management
•Safety conscious
•Punctual
•Willing to work shifts
•Results orientated
“NB: The candidate must meet the minimum inherent health requirements of the job”.
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