Transnet is inviting all applicants to South African unemployed youth to apply for their ongoing Train Assistant Traineeship / Internship Programme 2022 / 2024.
The purpose of the Trainee Train Assistant is to be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant.
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.
Educational Requirements
- Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical Science Functional Training • Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant.
Other 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 1.6 meters tall
- Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS) standard)
- Ability to carry heavy objects
Internship Location: Saldanha, Western Cape and Halfweg, Northern Cape
Internship Closing Date: 20 June 2022
How To Apply For Transnet Train Assistant Internships Programme
The candidate must meet the minimum inherent health requirements of the job.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE – Trainee Train Assistant (Saldanha)
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE -Trainee Train Assistant (Halfweg)