Website Transnet
Transnet freight rail is the largest division of Transnet Limited, a public company with South African government as its sole shareholder. It is a world class heavy haul freight rail company that specialises in the transportation of freight. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employee… read mores, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy. Transnet Freight Rail's core business lies in freight logistics solutions designed for customers in industry based business segments, mining, heavy and light manufacturing. The company maintains an extensive rail network across South Africa that connects with other rail networks in the sub-Saharan region, with its rail infrastructure representing about 80% of Africa's total. "The company is proud of its reputation for technological leadership beyond Africa as well as with-in Africa, where it is active in some 17 countries" The company is proud of its reputation for technological leadership beyond Africa as well as with-in Africa, where it is active in some 17 countries. Transnet freight rail has positioned itself to become a profitable and sustainable freight railway business, assisting in driving the competitiveness of the South African economy. Transnet freight rail is proudly placed to dramatically alter the South African rail industry. This enables us to play a positive and active role in the transformation of our society. We do so against the backdrop of sound business principles, a regulatory framework and the challenges of meeting the expectations of our customers. 15 Girton Road. Parktown Johannesburg , Gauteng 2193 South Africa
Position Purpose
Provide protection of life, property and the environment by responding to fire and emergency situations, conduct fire prevention duties, up keeping and servicing of fire equipment.
Position Outputs
Maintain Operational Readiness
Maintenance of fire equipment
Perform all specialized procedures in dealing with emergency other incidents
Adhere to Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies and procedures
Adhere to Transnet, policies, procedures and Guidelines
Caring for other person’s live and/or assets without favour and/prejudice
Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholder/clients and co-workers.
Perform fire patrols after hours.
Inspection of Dangerous Goods Freight Staged in Marshalling yards
Fire and equipment inspections of cargo sheds, warehouse and other structures.
Fire protection duties on cargo and chemical tankers and explosives.
Commands incident site until arrival of higher authority.
Handling of all Hazmat and fire equipment.
Man the fire control room.
Man fire equipment on board tugs during vessel incidents.
Standby and inspection of hot work sites.
Inspection and testing of fire detection, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
Grain elevator inspections (threat of dust explosions).
Hot work inspection on vessels, Rail Network, and depot construction sites
Perform any other function as directed by a person having authority.
Position Outputs
Maintain Operational Readiness
Maintenance of fire equipment
Perform all specialized procedures in dealing with emergency other incidents
Adhere to Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies and procedures
Adhere to Transnet, policies, procedures and Guidelines
Caring for other person’s live and/or assets without favour and/prejudice
Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholder/clients and co-workers.
Perform fire patrols after hours.
Inspection of Dangerous Goods Freight Staged in Marshalling yards
Fire and equipment inspections of cargo sheds, warehouse and other structures.
Fire protection duties on cargo and chemical tankers and explosives.
Commands incident site until arrival of higher authority.
Handling of all Hazmat and fire equipment.
Man the fire control room.
Man fire equipment on board tugs during vessel incidents.
Standby and inspection of hot work sites.
Inspection and testing of fire detection, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
Grain elevator inspections (threat of dust explosions).
Hot work inspection on vessels, Rail Network, and depot construction sites
Perform any other function as directed by a person having authority.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience: Grade 12 Valid First Aid Level 3 or valid Basic Ambulance Assistants Fire Fighter 1 (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited. Hazmat Awareness (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited. Fire Fighter 2 (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited. Hazmat Operational (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited. Hazmat response technician (SAQA/IFSAC) Accreditation. Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (NQF 5) Only Internal Applicants will be recognised with at least one of the following qualification * Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (SAESI) or * Intermediate Level Certificate (IFE) or * Fire Officer Certificate issued by old Transnet Training Centres or * National Certificate: Emergency Services Supervision – Fire and Rescue Operations SAQA 64390 Four (4) – Years minimum. experience in Hazmat Fire and Emergency Services environment Be in possession of a valid driver license (minimum C1) with PrDP and be in a position to drive such a vehicle. Mentally and Physically Fit.
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