Locomotive-engine drivers drive, or assist in driving, locomotive engines to transport passengers and freight.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Locomotive engine drivers - from R7 556 to R35 224 per month - 2025.
- A Locomotive engine drivers typically earns between R7 556 and R12 433 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R8 264 and R14 287 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Driving or assisting in driving a steam, electric or diesel-electric locomotive engine
- Driving an underground or elevated passenger train
- Driving a locomotive to haul carriages underground or on the surface of a mine or quarry
- Watching for track hazards and observing signals and indicator gauges
- Operating communications systems to communicate with train crews and traffic controllers to ensure safe operation and scheduling of trains
