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De Beers Group Is Hiring: Train Assistant – Kathu,South Africa

[email protected]June 14, 2023

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DEADLINE: 26 JUNE 2023

Job Description:

As a Train Assistant , you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include:

As a Train Assistant, the incumbent will also be responsible to Assist the loco driver with locomotive duties.
Ensure the required wagons are shunted onto the correct rail according to the dispatch schedule and work order to ensure wagon availability.
Carry out coupling and uncoupling of wagons for the required freight and according to instruction of the supervisor and Loco Driver.
Operate turnout points in accordance with the standard operating procedures before train movement commences to ensure safety.
Ensure the safety of train movement through continuous communication (verbal and non-verbal) with the Loco Driver including all related information such as length of wagon chain etc.
Conduct inspections of shunting yard, loading area; turnout points and related equipment; report any deviations to supervisor and colleagues to ensure safe environment and equipment at all times as well as equipment availability.
Provide team members and supervisors with assistance as and when required and within own area of competence to assist in the achievement of team objectives.
Conduct the required safety interventions before undertaking to any tasks
Ensure a clear working area, legibility and visibility of safety signs and attend to spillage material to prevent contamination and pollution; keep record of actions taken.
Adhere to all health and safety practices requirements and promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where team members can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
Active participation in safety initiative i.e SLAM, HPH
Assist loco driver with refueling locomotives and take the locomotives to the workshop .
This role is in the Processing Distribution Department on a P6 Level reporting to the Supervisor .