PositionPurpose(Describe the purpose of the position preferably in oneclear sentence, but not more than three sentences and avoid including outputs)Control and authorize the movement of all the Trains running on the mainline and specific designated sections of the network in accordance with the applicable safe operational procedures as per train working rules, General Appendices, Rail Directives and prescribed Business rules to ensure a safe, efficient and Scheduled Railway service in accordance to the Integrated Train Plan (ITP) under normal and abnormal conditions.Control and authorize the movement of Trains in the shunting yards and specific designated sections of the mainline or station as it might be required within the same rules above.Control trains by means of colourlights and consist of various sophisticated elements which might include but not limited to:CS90 interfacePointsSignalsTrain detection equipmentOne or more interlocking’s, etc.Responsible for maintaining applicable competency requirements as per operational requirements.4. PositionChallenges(Indicateelements that may hinder successful performance of the outputs listed above –preferably a maximum of 4)Passing various assessment processesTime ManagementAvailability of MentorsWorking in isolated areasErgonomic challengesSecurity challenges5. Decision Making(Applicable for rolesnot working under strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs))As per policies and procedures of Transnet Freight Rail and in most case only under supervisionPosition Inputs (These must be for the position i.e. not the currentor previous holder’s qualifications and attributes)Qualifications,Experience & Inherent Job RequirementsGrade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical ScienceMust successfully pass a (psychological screening) battery testMust successfully pass relevant medical testComputer LiteracyPhysical, Mental and Medical fitnessStandard JobRequirementsDriver’s license code 08Travel as required and approvedKnowledgeTrain working rules and directivesTrain Operating Diploma (all the required modules for Operating Systems/Methods)Locomotive classesYard and siding layout/workingGeographical layout of the area of responsibility.Shunting proceduresTrain serviceAct 85Vocational knowledge.High voltage safety instructionsGeneral and local appendix and directivesHazardous materialsSKILLS:NegotiatingStress handlingProblem solvingHazmat risk handlingInterpersonal effectiveness.AnalyticalCommunicationBilingualReport writingObservationConflict handlingWriting.ATTITUDES:Attention to detailTrustworthyDecisivenessResults orientated.Safety conscious Qualifications and Experience Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements• Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical Science• Must successfully pass a (psychological screening) battery test• Must successfully pass relevant medical test• Computer Literacy• Physical, Mental and Medical fitness • Train working rules and directives• Train Operating Diploma (all the required modules for Operating Systems/Methods)• Locomotive classes• Yard and siding layout/working• Geographical layout of the area of responsibility.• Shunting procedures• Train service• Act 85• Vocational knowledge.• High voltage safety instructions• General and local appendix and directives• Hazardous materials• SKILLS:• Negotiating• Stress handling• Problem solving• Hazmat risk handling• Interpersonal effectiveness.• Analytical• Communication• Bilingual• Report writing• Observation• Conflict handling• Writing.• ATTITUDES:• Attention to detail• Trustworthy• Decisiveness• Results orientated.• Safety conscious 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