Trackmaster

Trackmaster

Operating Division: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)

Employee Group: Permanent

Department: TR-COR-CEN-PER-M/line RRV Team 2-PMT

Location: Pietermaritzburg C

Reporting To: Track Inspector

Grade: I2X

Reference: req5439

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Position Purpose

Ensure safe and affordable railway operation by executing activities and directing resources related to track maintenance manual. Optimization of a work group doing and maintenance, rehabilitation and repairs of track infrastructure over a specific geographical area to prescribed quality and safety standards. Position Outputs

1.Receive plan maintenance orders (based on the field inspection conducted) from the track inspector on the conditions of the track and other parts of the track to determine if there are any defects or deviations from the maintenance standards and norms. 2.Responsible for the execution of supervision of the track maintenance according to the maintenance plan and train/operational plan. 3.Controls and issues detonators (Classified to Explosives Act) to ensure compliance to explosives act and operational safety procedures. 4.Performs various administration duties of moderate complexity to ensure proper control of the work processes and resources. 5.Supervises and conduct performance assessments for all directly assigned personnel to ensure proper management of the people management and availability of required competences.

6.Day to day care and servicing of vehicle and equipment according to company policy and procedures. 7.Protect the track during maintenance according to the protection rules and procedures. 8.Independently performance physical maintenance of the track infrastructure as instructed by the Track Inspector. 9.Responds to call-outs faults. 10.Ensure that the right working tools are in the right condition, are available and returned daily. 11.Ensure that his team is transported to the workplace safely and on time. 12.Obtain occupation from the Train Control officer before working on the track to ensure protection standards are correctly set out, to provide feedback of the necessary activities performed on the track and to declare the safety thereof.

Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 with Mathematics and/or Science or equivalent Track Master Diploma from School of Rail A minimum of 3 years’ working experience Valid Code C1 (10) drivers’ license & PDP and competent to drive such a vehicle Train Working Rules Code of Practice 29 or be able to attend and pass the first available course Valid First Aid certificate or be able to attend the first available course RRV Certificate will be an advantage Competencies

KNOWLEDGE: Electrical Safety Instruction Perway instruction safety working Track laying and maintenance Fire Fighting Standards First Aid procedure Safety principles Act 85 and Regulations Disciplinary policies and processes Train working rules as applied to Rail Network Risk identification procedures Substance abuse policy Task observation SKILLS: Machine/Equipment handling and operating Analytical ability and problem solving Time Management Team working and team leading Communication (verbal & written) Material Management Decision Making Business acumen ATTITUDES: Supportive Result orientated Integrity Safety conscious Quality orientated CAPABILITIES: Visual acuity Working at Heights Depth perception Colour vision Physical fit 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

If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com