Transnet Train Assistant Trainee / Internship Programme 2024 / 2025
Transnet invites unemployed graduates who meet all the required criteria to apply for the Internship programme
Position Purpose: A Trainee Train Assistant will be required to undergo module training, conduct and successfully complete the required modules in Train Assistant-Initial Course and practical training as to be qualified and certified as a Train Assistant.
Responsibilities:
- Attend and successfully complete a theoritical Training Program within the required time frame
- Develop competency via formal learning as to perfom within a operational enviroment and operate equipment as assigned
- Safely and effeciently 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 theoritical and practical training experience for use in progressing.
- Execute trainee Train Assistant duties as prescribed by TER
Qualifications and Experience
- Grade 12 with pure Mathematics or Physical Science
- Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant.
- 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 1.6 meters tall
- Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS) standard)
- Ability to carry heavy objects
How to Apply
Click here to apply online for the Transnet Internship Programme