Transnet: Train Assistant Trainee / Internship Programme 2024 / 2025

Position Purpose: A 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 / Responsibilities:

• Attend and successfully complete a theoritical Training Program within the required time frame
• Develop competency via formal learning as to perfom within a operational enviroment 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 theoritical and practical training experience for use in progressing.
• Execute trainee Train Assistant duties as prescribed by TFR

Requirements

• Grade 12 with pure Mathematics or Physical Science
• Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant.
• 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