Trainee Shed Assistant
Trainee Shed Assistant
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-Inside B-NSE
Location: Nsese
Reporting To: Section Manager: Train Traffic
Grade: SSTP
Reference: req4382
Closing Date: Not specified
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
To assist the Shedman with the shunting movements of locomotives within a specified locomotive area in order to contribute to safe and effective locomotive utilisation
Competencies Required
Knowledge
- Yard and siding layout
- Breakdowns and section work
- Road and route knowledge
- Shunting procedures
- Locomotive classes
- Wagon types
- Integrated Train Plan
- Brake systems
- Train workings
- Vehicle Management Policy
- Protective Equipment requirements
- Uniform Clothing Policy
- Act 85/16 RSR related legislation
- SANS 3004 (Human Factors)
- Internal HC policies awareness
- Substance Abuse policy and procedures
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Planning and organising
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- English literacy
- Communication (written and spoken)
- Judgement
- Reasoning ability
- Numerical ability / calculations
- Observation skills
- Psychomotor skills (reaction and coordination)
- Depth perception (psychomotor)
Attributes
- Stress management ability
- Self-management
- Safety conscious mindset
- Punctuality
- Willingness to work shifts
- Results orientated
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.
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