Train Driver
Listing reference: grind_000620
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 5 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Rail Freight
Location: Northern Cape
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
An exciting opportunity has become available for a self-motivated, driven, and innovative individual to join Grindrod
Rail Consultancy Services (Pty) Ltd at their offices in Northern Cape in the position of a Train Driver. All suitably
qualified candidates are invited to apply for this vacancy.
Reporting Line: Site Manage
Job description
Check roster, sign on duty, and read and sign notice book.
- Comply to alcohol and drug testing policy.
- Check for all required equipment on the locomotive.
- Enforce good house keeping practices.
- Be able to perform all type of brake tests for different braking systems as prescribed.
- Assist in coupling of air pipes, brake pipes and jumper cable for multiple unit consists.
- Ensure all locomotive pre checks and testing are performed.
- Report all defects to the Supervisor and Technical team.
- Ensure locomotives are in roadworthy condition and all functions are in working condition.
- Ensure road knowledge of all operational areas.
- Ensure that all site layout and procedures are understood and complied too as per instruction.
- Ensure all vacuum or air brake pipes are couple through all the locomotives/wagons.
- Ensure all handbrakes are released or correctly fastened whichever is applicable.
- Ensure all wagon doors are properly closed where applicable.
- Comply to safeguarding of trains and or locomotives whichever is applicable.
- Monitor all Shunting activities as prescribed and adhere to shunting instructions via radio and/or hand signals.
- Ensure that all relevant documents are completed and correct.
- Enforce compliance to all relevant rules (Local Appendices/General Appendix and Train Working Rules.)
- Keep a good lookout on own train as well as for other trains for safe passage (POSMOR)
- Keep a good lookout for maintenance personnel, members of the public and/or animals. (POSMOR)
- Provides supervision and direction to Train Assistant.
- Control all train and shunt movements as prescribed in Train Working Rules, General Appendix and in accordance with prescribed Train Handling Methodology.
- Perform a brake efficiency test as soon as possible after departure as described in TWR.
- Always be vigilant.
- Adhere to shunting instructions from Train Assistant.
- Adhere to train arrangements, authorizations and any other instruction as deemed necessary for the safe movement of trains.
- Participate in all safety meetings and Toolbox talks.
- Adhere to required safety standards and requirements.
- Identifies risks and/or unsafe conditions, takes corrective action and reports to the Site Manager.
- Carry out planned / unplanned task observations/ inspection on all activities and sites.
- Give on the job training if necessary.
- Ensures procedures and activities meet legislation requirements.
- Investigates all incidents/occurrences, take corrective action in collaboration with the Site Manager.
- Report all incidents and accidents to the Site Manager and Nominated Manager.
- Ensures that locomotive pre-inspections and procedure are performed by train crew and trip reports are thoroughly completed and handed to the Technical Team.
- Provides reasonable assistance to Maintenance Team.
- Adhere to energy saving strategies as prescribed.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 – Mathematics or Science is required.
- Diploma or Certificate in Train Driver Duties.
- Train Working Rules
- Diesel Electric Locomotive.
- Certificate in compressed air brake system
- Train Handling Methodology
Experience:
- 3 years’ experience as Train Driver.
- Experience Train handling of Heavy Haul Trains will be an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Have knowledge and good understanding about train working rules, different braking systems and site layout.
- Able to work with minimum supervision.
- Be able to supervise his/her subordinates.
- Be target driven and meet customer requirements.
- Safety Orientated
- Good communication skills and interpersonal relationship.
- Cultural Diversity
- Pay attention to details.
- Be able to work flexible hours.
- Good Customer Orientation.
- Speak, read and write in English
- Medical fit – Mentally and Physically
- Eye site
- Hearing
- Mobility
- No underlying conditions which can cause impairment.
- Work in severe weather conditions.