Trackmaster

Trackmaster

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

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 for the execution of supervision of the track maintenance according to the maintenance plan and train/operational and issues detonators (Classified to Explosives Act) to ensure compliance to explosives act and operational safety various administration duties of moderate complexity to ensure proper control of the work processes and and conduct performance assessments for all directly assigned personnel to ensure proper management of the people management and availability of required competences.
to day care and servicing of vehicle and equipment according to company policy and the track during maintenance according to the protection rules and performance physical maintenance of the track infrastructure as instructed by the Track to call-outs that the right working tools are in the right condition are available and returned that his team is transported to the workplace safely and on 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 equivalentTrack Master Diploma from School of RailA minimum of 3 years working experienceValid Code C1 (10) drivers license & PDP and competent to drive such a vehicleTrain Working RulesCode of Practice 29 or be able to attend and pass the first available courseValid First Aid certificate or be able to attend the first available courseRRV Certificate will be an advantage

Competencies

KNOWLEDGE:Electrical Safety InstructionPerway instruction safety workingTrack laying and maintenanceFire Fighting StandardsFirst Aid procedureSafety principlesAct 85 and RegulationsDisciplinary policies and processesTrain working rules as applied to Rail NetworkRisk identification proceduresSubstance abuse policyTask observationSKILLS:Machine/Equipment handling and operatingAnalytical ability and problem solvingTime ManagementTeam working and team leadingCommunication (verbal & written)Material ManagementDecision MakingBusiness acumenATTITUDES:SupportiveResult orientatedIntegritySafety consciousQuality orientatedCAPABILITIES:Visual acuityWorking at HeightsDepth perceptionColour visionPhysical 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.

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