Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites unemployed youth to apply for Traineeships / Traineeship Programme for 2025 / 2026.

Location: Beaufort West, Western Cape; Swartkops, Eastern Cape & De Aar Central, Northern Cape – South Africa

Job Type: Traineeship

Closing Date: 19 & 25 March 2025 (Some Not Specified)

The following Traineeship Opportunities are open for applications:

Trainee Train Assistant

Closing Date: 19 March 2025 at 23:59

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, in order to enable the organisation to satisfy the customer needs.

Educational Requirements:

• Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science.

Trainee Shed Assistant

Closing Date: 25 March 2025 at 23:59

Trainee Train Assistant

Closing Date: Not Specified

Position Purpose:

• Sign on duty at designated workplace and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift.
  • Determine which locomotive to be prepared.
  • Obtain and place equipment on locomotive.
  • Check and supplement prescribed equipment.
  • Clean working area
  • Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed assist with locomotive brake tests.
  • Couple locomotive
  • Sign on duty
  • Despatch locomotive
• Prepare locomotives.
  • Determine which locomotive to be prepared.
  • Obtain and place equipment on locomotive.
  • Check and supplement prescribed equipment.
  • Clean working area
  • Assist with starting up of locomotives as prescribed.
  • Assist with locomotive brake tests.
• Prepare communication equipment.
  • Obtain radio’s/handsets/walkie talkie/telemeters when applicable.
  • Check functionality of 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.
  • Attach/detach vehicles according to works order in absence of guard personnel.
    • Mount telemeters where necessary
    • Complete vehicle list and vacuum form
    • Mount train indicators
    • Examine train.
    • Do brake test in conjunction with train driver.
• Execute shunting activities in sidings and enroute according to directives to enhance safe working procedures.
  • Obtain works order.
  • Perform shunting/placing/removing of trucks as per works order.
  • Update vehicle list
  • Place and clear load/empty trucks at siding
• Assist the train driver enroute to ensure the safe movement of the tarin 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 train driver.
  • Observe proceeding trains patrol locomotives.
  • Reset locomotive trip outs.
  • Observe safe running of train.
  • Protect train during incidents.
  • Assist Train Driver during emergency circumstances.
• Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent.
• Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route.
• Assist in performing various administration duties.
• Complete the Train journal and submit to the Section Manager at sign – off after every shift to ensure timeous and accurate processing of monthly salary.

Educational Requirements:

• Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science.

Trainee Yard Official

Closing Date: Not Specified

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.

Competencies:

• Business understanding
• Administrative Skills
• Computer Skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• High levels of integrity and professionalism
• A customer-focused attitude towards work and problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal skills.
• Effective negotiation skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with different stakeholders.
• Politeness and a proactive approach to tasks
• Energetic and a self-starter
• Assertiveness in dealing with various situations
• Conflict Resolution Management
• Research and Analytical skills

How to Apply for Transnet Freight Rail (TFR): Traineeships 2025 / 2026

Click here to apply online for Train Assistant Traineeship Programme (Beaufort West, WC)

Click here to apply online for Shed Assistant Traineeship Programme (Swartkops, EC)

Click here to apply online for Train Assistant Traineeship Programme (Swartkops, EC)

Click here to apply online for Yard Official Traineeship Programme (De Aar Central, NC)

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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