{"id":26122,"date":"2026-03-03T23:10:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T21:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/?p=26122"},"modified":"2026-03-03T23:10:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T21:10:04","slug":"trainee-yard-official-transnet-freight-rail-apply-by-08-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/trainee-yard-official-transnet-freight-rail-apply-by-08-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Trainee Yard Official \u2013 Transnet Freight Rail \u2013 Apply by 08 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reference:<\/strong> req4518<br><strong>Operating Division:<\/strong> Transnet Freight Rail<br><strong>Employee Group:<\/strong> Trainee<br><strong>Department:<\/strong> OP-COR-EXEC-MYT-Yards A-BFZ<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Belfast, South Africa<br><strong>Reporting To:<\/strong> Yard Foreman<br><strong>Grade:<\/strong> SSTFT<br><strong>Posted:<\/strong> 03 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Transnet Freight Rail is recruiting a Trainee Yard Official in Belfast. This trainee position is aimed at developing competent Yard Officials through structured theoretical and practical training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The successful candidate will undergo modular training and must successfully complete all required modules to qualify and be certified as a Yard Official.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Position Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To participate in and complete a formal training programme that develops the knowledge, skills and competence required to perform Yard Official duties safely and effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>-Attend and complete the theoretical training programme within the required timeframe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Attend and complete the practical training programme within the required timeframe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Develop competency to perform yard operations and operate assigned equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Safely execute work assignments in line with company standards and strategies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Maintain a comprehensive portfolio of evidence for all training completed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Demonstrate accountability for tasks at the end of the training period<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimum Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>-Grade 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Must successfully pass a psychological screening battery test<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Must successfully pass a medical examination relevant to the job (including eyesight and hearing tests)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Must be physically fit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Must successfully complete and pass both theoretical and practical training<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knowledge Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yard Official Course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yard and siding layout and working procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geography of the section of responsibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shunting procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train service operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Railway Act 85<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High voltage safety instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hazardous materials handling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radio train order system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General and local directives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skills &amp; 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Report suspicious activity to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email <a>reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reference: req4518Operating Division: Transnet Freight RailEmployee Group: TraineeDepartment: OP-COR-EXEC-MYT-Yards A-BFZLocation: Belfast, South AfricaReporting To: Yard ForemanGrade: SSTFTPosted: 03 March 2026 Overview Transnet Freight Rail is recruiting a Trainee Yard Official in Belfast. This trainee position is aimed at developing competent Yard Officials through structured theoretical and practical training. The successful candidate will undergo modular training and must successfully complete all required modules to qualify and be certified as a Yard Official. 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