Train Control Officer: Specialist

**_ 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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**_ Operating Division : Transnet Freight Rail_**

**_ Position Title : Train Control Officer: Specialist_**

**_ Employee Group : Non Permanent_**

**_ Department : Operations_**

**_ Location : Saldanha_**

**_ Reporting To : Section Manager: Train Control_**

**_ Grade Level : IC_**

**_ Reference Number : 50019197_**

**_ Position Purpose:_**

Control and authorize the movement of all the Trains (including heavy-haul and specialized trains) running on the mainline

and specific designated sections of the network in accordance with the applicable safe operational procedures as per train

working rules, General Appendices, Rail Directives and prescribed Business rules to ensure a safe, efficient and Scheduled

Railway service in accordance to the Integrated Train Plan (ITP).

Control and authorize the movement of Trains in the shunting yards and specific designated sections of the mainline or

station as it might be required within the same rules above.

Control trains by means of colour lights and consist of various sophisticated elements which might include but not limited to:

- CS90 interface
- Points
- Signals
- Train detection equipment
- One or more interlocking’s
- etc.

**_ Position outputs:_**
- Ensure safe and efficient movement of trains during normal and abnormal operations by implementing contingency plans

and fall-back procedures during system and condition assessment equipment failures in order to minimise delays.
- Execute Integrated Train Plan (ITP) in area of control as prescribed in the Scheduled Railway business rules.
- Co-ordinate and monitor rail infrastructure maintenance related network occupations granted for repairs on rail tracks,

signalling, overhead equipment etc. as well as for other activities e.g., cutting of trees obstructing signals etc. which could
- impact the safe running of trains to ensure that the rail network is maintained in accordance with the required standard.
- Accountable for the speedily activation of relevant staff as per the contingency plan to deal with all incidents and

occurrences that may impact the train service in area of control with the objective to control, resolve and to capture full
- particulars on the TIMS system for record and investigation purposes.
- Ensure that all staff inclusive of Contractors working in his/her area of control abide by laid down procedures through clear

and effective communication amongst all role players to promote safety, quality and compliance in accordance with
- prescribed procedures.
- Obtain, co-ordinate, complete and record on-going system management information for reference purposes.

incidents/accidents situations on the infrastructure e.g., clearance of derailments, thus ensuring a safe working environment.
- Ensure timeous event reporting and provide updates in area of responsibility.
- Adherence to Business Rules, e.g., Slot management, Train number compliance, OBC/TDU procedures and IATS.
- Monitoring of audio and visual detection equipment and fault reporting e.g. (voice logger indications, OAT, and

communication equipment)
- Be prepared to execute operational instructions as issued by a competent authority according to business requirements.
- Responsible for maintaining applicable competency requirements as per operational requirements.

**_ Qualifications & Experience:_**
- Educational Requirements- Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical Science OR

Officer duties independently for a minimum period of 12 months.
- Functional Training- Train working Certificate / Diploma
- Be prepared to successfully undergo comprehensive theoretical and practical training to be certified as competent to

perform Train Control Official (Specialist) (Category C) duties independently(Category B, J) Certificate of Competence is required- Minimum of 2 years continuous experience on Train Control Duties (J, IB) within Transnet Freight Rail after being certified

to work independently as Train Control Officer (Mainline)- NB. Ex-Train Control Officers should be prepared to successfully undergo depot specific training if the previously licensing

is still valid i.e. if the last performed train control duties is under 6 months (evidence is required) OR alternatively if the last- may be required

External Trainee Train Control Officers:
Have completed the structured train control training program (9) months, be F