Internships

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