Position Purpose
A trainee Yard official will be required to undergo modular training, conduct and successfully complete the required modules as to qualify and certified as a Yard official.
Position Outputs
- Attend and complete a theoretical Training Program within the required time frame.
- Attend and complete a practical Training Program within the required time frame.
- Develop competency to perform operations and operate equipment as assigned and be accountable for jobs at the end of the training period.
- Safely and efficiently 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 theoretical and practical training experience for use in Progressing.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum Standard: GRADE 12.
- Must successfully pass a (psychological screening) battery test.
- Must successfully pass relevant to the job level medical test (including eyes and ears).
- Computer Literacy.
- Physically fit.
- Must successfully complete and pass a theoretical as well as practical training as a Yard Official.
Competencies
KNOWLEDGE:
- Yard Official Course.
- Yard and siding layout/working.
- Geography of the section of responsibility.
- Shunting procedures.
- Train service.
- Act 85.
- Vocational knowledge.
- High voltage safety instructions 0 General and local appendix and directives.
- Hazardous materials.
- Radio train order system.
SKILLS:
- Negotiating.
- Mathematical.
- Stress handling.
- Problem solving.
- Hazmat risk handling.
- Interpersonal effectiveness.
- Analytical.
- Communication.
- Bilingual.
- Report writing.
- Interpretation.
- Be in possession of Diploma in Trains Working.
- Observation.
- Data capturing.
- Conflict handling.
- Writing.
ATTITUDES:
- Attention to detail.
- Trustworthy
- Decisiveness.
- Assuring.
- Shift work.
- Hazard conscious.
- Results orientated.
- Willing to work independently.
- Safety orientation.
- Confidentiality.
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.
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