Transnet Trainee Opportunities

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Young Professional-in-Training – Johannesburg

Young Professional-in-Training

Operating Division:Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
Employee Group:Trainee
Department:TR-PMM-Young Professionals YPT-TRIM-PKT
Location:Johannesburg
Reporting To:Snr People Business Partner
Grade:GRAD_6
Reference:req4664

The closing date is on 02/04/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) invites suitable, unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for a two-year graduate development programme, within various functional areas to be provided with both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training to help you build a solid work experience to increase prospects of employability. The programme is structured and mentored for twenty-four months and candidates progress is assessed after every six months to ensure that the programme meets the expectations of both the candidate and TRIM.

This exciting opportunity is aimed at unemployed graduates from the Department of Higher Education & Training registered institutions i.e., Universities, Universities of Technology, with a Bachelors’ degree / BTech qualification with a minimum NQF Level 6 and or above, with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.

Position Outputs

Candidate will follow a 2 year graduate program.

Qualifications and Experience

• B Psych/Industrial Psychology and registered with HPCSA as a Psychometrist •No prior work experience is required. However, applicants will undergo a recruitment process, and successful candidates will be placed in various Departments within TRIM.

Competencies

Candidates applying for the TRIM Young Professional-in-Training programme should possess the following skills and competencies to succeed: • 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

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.

Disclaimer

If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com

Trainee Train Assistant – Bellville

Trainee Train Assistant

Operating Division:Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group:Trainee
Department:OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-O/side Panel 2-BLE
Location:Bellville
Reporting To:Section Manager: Train Traffic
Grade:SSTFT
Reference:req4657

The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotive consists (airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and passengers) to ensure that the customers freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time, in order to enable the organisation to satisfy the customers’ needs.

Position Outputs

1. 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
2. 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.
3. Prepare communication equipment. • Obtain radio’s/handsets/walkie talkie/telemeters when applicable. • Check functionality of communication equipment
4. 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. I. Mount telemeters where necessary II. Complete vehicle list and vacuum form III. Mount train indicators IV. Examine train. V. Do brake test in conjunction with train driver.
5. 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
6. 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.
7. Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent. 8. Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route. 9. Assist in performing various administration duties. 10. 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.

Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 2. Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioral risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months. 3. Physical hearing, vision, mental, fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioral risk assessments) 4. 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: 1. The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6m tall. 2. Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS standards) 3. Ability to carry heavy objects. FUNCTIONAL TRAINING: 1. Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant 2. Be willing, prepared and capable to obtain a Train Assistant duties certificate (theoretical and practical) successfully and be certified to work independently as Train Assistant 5. 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: 1. Various communications systems 2. Depot layout 3. Locomotive classes 4. Locomotive equipment 5. Route/road 6. Sections/stations and sidings 7. Signing on duty procedures 8. Train working rules. 9. Trip report 10. Yard and siding layout 11. Knowledge of general TFR policies 12. Shunting procedures 13. Locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, constraints on the particular territory 14. Health and Safety Act 85 15. First Aid 16. Basic conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 17. SANS 3004 (Human Factors) 18. HC Policies and procedures 19. Train service/ITP 20. Training workings 21. Substance Abuse policy and procedures. SKILLS REQUIRED: a) Locomotive coupling and uncoupling b) Locomotive preparations (Electrical and Diesel) c) Observation d) Shunting movement e) Train handling skills f) Time management g) Stress handling h) Assessment i) Literacy j) Communication k) Judgement l) Reasoning m) Psychomotor skills(reactions/coordination) n) Concentration o) Observation p) Spatial q) Depth perception psychomotor r) Numerical s) Train /locomotive handling and preparation t) Problem solving u) Electrical; and diesel locomotive driving ATTRIBUTES: 1. Stress handling 2. Self-management 3. Safety conscious 4. Punctual 5. Willing to work shifts. 6. 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.

Disclaimer

If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com

Click here to apply

Trainee Train Assistant – Worcester

Trainee Train Assistant

Operating Division:Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group:Trainee
Department:OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-Panel 6-WOR
Location:Worcester
Reporting To:Depot Manager: Operations
Grade:SSTFT
Reference:req4655

The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotive consists (airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and passengers) to ensure that the customers freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time, in order to enable the organisation to satisfy the customers’ needs.

Position Outputs

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Prepare communication equipment.
• Obtain radio’s/handsets/walkie talkie/telemeters when applicable.
• Check functionality of communication equipment.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent.
8. Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route.
9. Assist in performing various administration duties.
10. Complete the Train journal and submit to the Section Manager at sign – offafter every shift to ensure timeous and accurate processing of monthly salary.

Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science.
OTHER REQUITREMNETS:
• 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 behavioral 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 1.6m tall.
• Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS standards).
• Ability to carry heavy objects.
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.
• Be willing, prepared and capable to obtain a Train Assistant duties certificate (theoretical and practical) successfully and be certified to work independently as Train 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:
• Various communications systems.
• Depot layout.
• Locomotive classes.
• Locomotive equipment.
• Route/road.
• Sections/stations and sidings.
• Signing on duty procedures.
• Train working rules.
• Trip report.
• Yard and siding layout.
• Knowledge of general TFR policies.
• Shunting procedures.
• Locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, constraints on the particular territory.
• Health and Safety Act 85.
• First Aid.
• Basic conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
• SANS 3004 (Human Factors).
• HC Policies and procedures.
• Train service/ITP.
• Training workings.
• Substance Abuse policy and procedures.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Locomotive coupling and uncoupling.
• Locomotive preparations (Electrical and Diesel).
• Observation.
• Shunting movement.
• Train handling skills.
• Time management.
• Stress handling.
• Assessment.
• Literacy.
• Communication.
• Judgement.
• Reasoning.
• Psychomotor skills(reactions/coordination).
• Concentration.
• Observation.
• Spatial.
• Depth perception psychomotor.
• Numerical.
• Train /locomotive handling and preparation.
• Problem solving.
• Electrical; and diesel locomotive driving.
ATTRIBUTES:
• Stress handling.
• Self-management.
• Safety conscious.
• Punctual.
• Willing 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.

Disclaimer

If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com

Click here to apply

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