Trainee Yard Official Opportunity at Transnet Freight Rail
Job Summary
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.
Responsibilities
- Attend and Complete a theoretical Training Program within the required time frame
- Attend and Complete a practical Training Program within the required time frame.
- Develop competency to perform operations and operate equipment as assigned, and be accountable for jobs at end of training period.
- Safely and efficiently 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 theoretical and practical training experience for use in progressing .
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
KNOWLEDGE:
• Yard Official Course.
• Yard and siding layout/working.
• Geography of the section of responsibility.
• Shunting procedures.
• Train service.
• Act 85.
• Vocational knowledge.
• High voltage safety instructions.
• General and local appendix and directives.
• Hazardous materials.
• Radio train order system.
SKILLS:
• Negotiating.
• Mathematical.
• Stress handling.
• Problem solving.
• Hazmat risk handling.
• Interpersonal effectiveness.
• Analytical.
• Communication.
• Bilingual.
• Report writing.
• Interpretation. Be in possession of Diploma in Trains Working.
• Observation.
• Data capturing.
• Conflict handling.
• Writing.
ATTRIBUTES:
• Attention to detail.
• Trustworthy.
• Decisiveness.
• Assuring.
• Shiftwork.
• Hazard conscious.
• Results orientated.
• Willing to work independently.
• Safety orientation.
• Confidentiality.
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CLOSING DATE: Not Specified
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