Question NW605 to the Minister of Transport
07 October 2019 - NW605
Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Transport
What number of (a) train drivers are currently employed by Metrorail and (b) vacancies currently exists?
Reply:
(A) The total number of train drivers currently employed are as follows:
|
Region |
Number of train drivers employed |
|
Western Cape |
233 |
|
Eastern Cape |
22 |
|
KwaZulu Natal |
196 |
|
Gauteng |
429 |
|
MLPS |
103 |
|
Total |
983 |
(B) The total number of vacancies are as follows:
|
Region |
Number of train driver vacancies |
|
Western Cape |
38 |
|
Eastern Cape |
21 |
|
KwaZulu Natal |
60 |
|
Gauteng |
140 |
|
MLPS |
44 |
|
Total |
303 |
The total PRASA rail vacancies rate is 562, based on the current approved structures under review and limited rolling stock.