Rail Traffic Controller
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Online
10 March 2025
Position Summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: EE/AA
Level: Junior
Introduction
ASSMANG Pty Ltd requires the services of a Rail Traffic Controller at their Black Rock Mine Operations situated 80km North-West of Kuruman in the Northern Cape.
Job description
MAIN TASK AND RESPONSIBILITY
To control movements of trains and shunting movements under normal or abnormal conditions over a specific designated section of lines through applicable train control methods and in accordance with procedures and requirements of the train plan to ensure a safe, efficient train service as well as client satisfaction
Ability to clearly communicate technical information using more than one mode of communication; telephone, radio, written text.
Planning & Organising skills, Communication skills, Coordinating skills,
Motivational skills, Shift handover and reporting
Execute/plan daily train service plan between Hotazel & BRMO sidings, and within BRMO siding.
Complete train register/authorisation register and relevant log books, Constant monitoring of progress at Load Out station. Liaise with clients regarding train plan / deviations,
Capture relevant ETA / ETD of trains and train activities within span of control.
Respond to visual and audio alarms and implement corrective action when needed.
Ensure proper radio communication in line with radio communication protocols.
Respond and act upon all radio and telephone calls.
Assist Shift Supervisor Load Out in ensuring the effective and efficient utilisation of the shift team by monitoring the team performance
Assist the Shift Supervisor Load Out with the coordination and monitoring of occupations on infrastructure (track, signal & point) within BRMO rail siding.
Ensure the accurate and effective reporting of rail and train related deviations / faults to Shift Supervisor Load Out
Minimum requirements
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS
• 5 years Operational experience in a railway production environment( Required )
• 2 Years xeperince as Rail traffic control (Required)
• 2 years experience as CTC (Central Traffic Controller) / TCO (Train (Recommended)
• 2 Years xeperince as Rail traffic control (Required)
• 2 years experience as CTC (Central Traffic Controller) / TCO (Train (Recommended)
• 2 Years experience as Control Officer) within TFR and relevant experience (Recommended)
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