Transnet Train Assistant Trainee Internship Programme 2025/2026 | How to Apply

Transnet Train Assistant Trainee Internship 2025/2026… How to apply online, internship requirements, eligibility, application form PDF download, application closing date, salary scale, sample interview questions, and more.

Are you looking for an Internship Programme 2025 in South Africa? The Transnet Train Assistant Trainee Internship is open to you. Learn about the process you’ll take to complete the application below.

An internship is a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. An internship is used for a wide range of placements in businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. They are typically undertaken by students and graduates looking to gain relevant skills and experience in a particular field.

Transnet Train Assistant Trainee Internship Programme 2025 Application Details

• Position Purpose: Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotives consists (airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and passengers) to ensure that the customers freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time, to enable the organisation to satisfy the customer needs.

  Responsibilities:

  • Sign on duty at the designated workplace and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift :
  • Determine which locomotive to prepare.
  • Obtain and place the equipment on the locomotive.
  • Check and supplement prescribed equipment.
  • Clean working area.
  • Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed assist with locomotive brake tests.
  • A couple of locomotives.
  • Sign on duty.
  • Despatch locomotive.
  • Determine which locomotive to prepare.
  • Obtain and place the equipment on the locomotive.
  • Check and supplement prescribed equipment.
  • Clean working area.
  • Assist with the start-up of locomotives as prescribed.
  • Assist with locomotive brake tests.
  • Obtain radios/handsets/walkie-talkies/telemeters when applicable.
  • Check the functionality of the communication equipment.
  • Performs the pre–trip preparation of the Locomotives and the whole Train prior the departure to adhere to roadworthiness and train working rules and safety standards:
  • Execute shunting activities in sidings and en route according to directives to enhance safe working procedures:
  • Obtain work order.
  • Perform shunting/placing/removing of trucks as per the works order.
  • Update vehicle list.
  • Place and clear load/empty trucks at the siding.
  • Assist the train driver en route to ensure the safe movement of the train from a required point to the destination, without delays or damage to locomotives, wagons, infrastructure, track and other equipment, to ensure predictable service:
  • Verbally compare signal positions and display with the train driver.
  • Observe the preceding trains’ patrol locomotives.
  • Reset locomotive trip outs.
  • Observe the safe running of the train.
  • Protect the train during incidents.
  • Assist the Train Driver during emergency circumstances.

  Requirements:

  • Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science
  • Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
  • Physical hearing, vision, mental, and 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
  • The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6m tall.
  •  Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS standards)
  •  Ability to carry heavy objects.
  • Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant
  • Be willing, prepared and capable to obtain a Train Assistant duties certificate (theoretical and practical) successfully and be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant.

How to Apply

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, race, colour, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected status.

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