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Job Req ID
7133
Closing Date
29 January 2025
Business Unit
Sasolburg & Natref Ops
City/Town
Sasolburg
Purpose of Job
A Shunter marshals trains in order to safely maneuvers trains from the exchange yard to loading and offloading points at various business units.
Key Accountabilities
- Ensure safe movement on rail, ensure that the product is compatible (hazardous and non-hazardous)
- Ensure that the trains do not exceed locomotive capacity, Control movement of rail vehicle by using approved hand signals or radio communication
- Weigh rail vehicles and perform related administrative activities e.g. logging of rail vehicle numbers on computer system
- Identify commodity types according to symbolic signs, data sheets or colour coding
- Confirm correctness of rail vehicle as per TRF (Transnet freight Rail) works order
- Identify and report any rail related risk and hazards
- Correct mitigation of impact of risks, safe operation of rail vehicle in non-standard circumstances, perform continuous vacuum break test
- Assist in performing air break test, protection of rail/road crossings
- First line maintenance on rail vehicle e.g. check water and fuel level and refill
- Cleaning of locomotive cab, daily complete locomotive check e.g. gauges, instrument panel etc.
- Safe operation of train taking into consideration gradient, curves, weather conditions, day/night, roads, environmental conditions etc.
- Know and understand layout and functioning of locomotives
- Work in all weather conditions and work shifts
High School/School Diploma or similar
Working Experience
1.5+ years experience
Certification
Competency certificate for shunters
Required Personal And Professional Skills
BC_Communicates Effectively
TC_Process Safety / Environmental
BC_Interpersonal Savvy
TC_Create SCM Strategic Direction and Plans
BC_Plans and Aligns
TC_Costing and Budgeting
BC_Action Oriented
TC_Logistics Interfaces
BC_Ensures Accountability
TC_Logistics Administration and Analysis
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of Innovating for a better world, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasols Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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