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Jacobus F. — Mid-Level Railway Train Driver from South Africa

Jacobus F.

Mid-Level Railway Train Driver

South Africa 6+ years
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Jacobus F. is an experienced Train Driver with a career beginning at Spoornet in 1978, where his roles included Learner Train Driver, Train Driver, Tutor Driver, and intermittent Section Manager. His responsibilities spanned working shunts in yards, operating hauler, freight, goods, and passenger trains, and managing material trains. He is certified in air brake systems and extensively qualified on both diesel and electric locomotives, including GM and GE series as well as 5E, 6E, 17E models. Transitioning in 2002 to kitchen design, Jacobus served multiple kitchen companies as a freelance designer and site manager, overseeing projects and liaising with clients. Since 2014, he has been with PRASA’s Metrorail, driving commuter trains, shunting motorcoaches, and delivering practical training on motorcoach and EMU sets. His industry background covers rail transport and project-based interior design.

Experience

  • Freelance/Subcontracting Kitchen Designer, Site Manager

    Various Kitchen Companies · 2002 — 2014
    Designed kitchens, bedrooms, and office setups while liaising with clients. Managed site operations, including cost assessment, planning, and scheduling for various projects.

  • Metrorail Train Driver

    PRASA · 2014 — Present
    Drove commuter trains and conveyed passengers according to the established roster. Conducted shunting of motorcoach sets and provided practical training for Phase 4 on motorcoaches and EMU sets.

  • Learner Train Driver, Train Driver, Tutor Driver, Relieved as Section Manager

    Spoornet · 1978 — 2002
    Operated diesel and electric locomotives, managed shunting operations in yards, and facilitated the handling of main line goods and passenger trains. Invoked certified knowledge of the main line air brake systems and engaged in train handling tactics.

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