Trainee Yard Official

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 Outputs1. 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 end of 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 .
  
  

CompetenciesKNOWLEDGE

• 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.
• 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.
  
  

Attributes

• Attention to detail.
• Trustworthy.
• Decisiveness.
• Assuring.
• Shiftwork.
• Hazard conscious.
• Results orientated.
• Willing to work independently.
• Safety orientation.
• Confidentiality.
  
  

Equity StatementPreference 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.