Transnet Train Assistant Trainee Programme 2026

Transnet Train Assistant Trainee Programme 2026

Transnet invites suitable unemployed individuals across South Africa to apply for their Train Assistant Trainee Programme

Transnet is offering a Train Assistant Trainee Programme aimed at equipping individuals with the skills and practical experience needed to support train operations safely and efficiently. The Trainees will assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotive consists (airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and passengers) to ensure that the customers freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time, in order to enable the organisation to satisfy the customers’ needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sign on duty at designated workplace and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift:
• Obtain and place equipment on locomotive.
• Check and supplement prescribed equ...