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. 1. Sign on duty at designated work place 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 locomotive as prescribed· Assist with locomotive brake tests 3. Prepare communication equipment· Obtain radio’s/handsets/walkie talkie/telemeters when applicable· Check functionality of communication equipment4. 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 yard personneli. Mount telemeters where necessaryii. Complete vehicle list and vacuum formiii. Mount train indicatorsiv. Examine trainv. 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· Performa shunting/placing/removing of trucks as per works order· Update vehicle list· Place and clear load/empty trucks at siding6. Assist the train driver enroute to ensure the safe movement of the train from a required point to the destination, without delays or damage to locomotives, wagons, infrastructure track and other equipment, to ensure predictableservice.· 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 route9. Assist in performing various administration duties10. 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 •Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical ScienceOther requirements:•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 1.6m tall.•Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS) standard)•Ability to carry heavy objectsFunctional 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. Knowledge:1.Various communication systems2.Depot layout3.Locomotive classes4.Locomotive equipment5.Route/road6.Sections/stations and sidings7.Signing on duty procedures8.Train working rules9.Trip report10.Yard and siding layout11.Knowledge of general TFR policies12. Shunting procedures13. Locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, constraints on the particular territory14. Health and Safety Act 8515. First aid16. Basic conditions of employment act (BCEA)17. SANS 3004 (Human factors)18. HC policies and procedures19. Train service/ITP20. Train workings21. Substance Abuse policy and proceduresSkills required1.Locomotive coupling and uncoupling2.Locomotive preparation (Electrical and Diesel)3.Locomotive Stabling4.Observation5.Shunting movement6.Train handling skills7.Time management8.Stress handling9.Assessment10.Literacy11.Communication12.Judgement13.Reasoning14.Psychomotor skills (reactions/ coordination)15.Concentration16.Observation17.Spatial18.Depth perception psychomotor19.Numerical20.Train / locomotive handling and preparation21.Problem solving22.Electrical and diesel locomotive drivingAttributes1.Stress handling2.Self-management3.Safety conscious4.Punctual5.Willing to work shifts6.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr