Locomotive-engine drivers drive, or assist in driving, locomotive engines to transport passengers and freight.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- The majority of Locomotive engine drivers earn a salary between R4 242 and R14 847 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Locomotive engine drivers ranges from R4 242 to R7 929.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R5 172 and R10 121 per month.
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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
