Transnet Train Assistant Trainee Internships 2025 - Job Description
Transnet is looking for unemployed youth to apply for their Train Assistant Trainee Internships, for the year 2025.
Location : Belfast
Closing Date : Not Specified
Transnet Train Assistant Trainee Internships 2025
Position Outputs
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
Dispatch locomotives
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.
Prepare communication equipment.
Obtain radio’s/handsets/walkie talkie/telemeters when applicable.
Check functionality of communication equipment
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.
Other Information
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 IV. Examine train.
Do brake test in conjunction with train driver.
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
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.
Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent.
Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route.
Assist in performing various administration duties.
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
Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science
Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioral risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
Competencies
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 15. 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
Attributes
Stress handling
Self-management
Safety conscious
Punctual
Willing to work shifts
Results orientated
Application
Application can only be done online,
Location : Belfast
Closing Date : Not Specified
Transnet Train Assistant Trainee Internships 2025
Position Outputs
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
Dispatch locomotives
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.
Prepare communication equipment.
Obtain radio’s/handsets/walkie talkie/telemeters when applicable.
Check functionality of communication equipment
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.
Other Information
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 IV. Examine train.
Do brake test in conjunction with train driver.
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
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.
Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent.
Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route.
Assist in performing various administration duties.
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
Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science
Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioral risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
Competencies
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 15. 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
Attributes
Stress handling
Self-management
Safety conscious
Punctual
Willing to work shifts
Results orientated
Application
Application can only be done online,
