| Transnet Freight Rail |
Komatipoort, South Africa
Posted on: 05/05/2026
Trainee Yard Official
| Operating Division: | Transnet Freight Rail |
| Employee Group: | Trainee |
| Department: | OP-COR-EXEC-MYT-Yards A1-KTR |
| Location: | Komatipoort |
| Reporting To: | Yard Master |
| Grade: | SSTFT |
| Reference: | req4895 |
The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
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
1. Attend and complete a theoretical Training Program within the required time frame 2. Attend and complete a practical Training Program within the required time frame 3. Develop competency to perform operations and operate equipment as assigned and be accountable for jobs at end of training period. 4. Safely and efficiently accomplish work assignments and goals that are in line with the Training Program, company’s strategies and vision. 5. 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 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 • 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 Shiftwork • Hazard conscious • Results orientated. • Willing to work independently • Safety orientation
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.
Disclaimer
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