New August 2024 – Transnet Vacancies

Specialist: Change Management and EDIT

Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: SP-PMM-Change Management Nrth/N East-PKT
Location: Parktown
Reporting To: Head: Change Management/Ways of Work
Grade: E
Reference: req1815

Position Purpose:

  • Contribute to the development of Transnet Freight Rail transformation and change management strategy.
  • Facilitate positive employee engagement, inclusivity, and diversity to position TFR as an equitable and inclusive employer.
  • Drive the people side of change linked to the digitization agenda.
  • Provide consultation, coaching, and advice in all areas of Organizational Effectiveness.

Position Outputs:

  • Develop and roll out TFR’s Change Strategy and Plan.
  • Conduct change readiness workshops.
  • Develop metrics and conduct analytics related to organizational transformation.
  • Monitor and evaluate the implementation of Transformation and Change Strategies.
  • Coordinate TFR’s Employment Equity (EE) initiatives.
  • Champion Diversity and Inclusion Programmes.
  • Provide specialist support in implementing strategic change initiatives.
  • Manage stakeholder relations and coordinate the TFR Change Activation Network.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology.
  • 8-10 years’ experience in transformational change programs, with at least 3 years in a consulting or management role.
  • Demonstrable experience in driving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.

Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking and business planning.
  • Inspirational leadership.
  • Business performance and delivery.
  • Relationship management.
  • Corporate governance and compliance.
  • Personal mastery.

Spray Painter X 2- FTC (Locomotives BT)

Operating Division: Transnet Engineering
Employee Group: Non-Permanent
Department: Operations, BT, Main Assembly 1, DNR
Location: Durban
Reporting To: Superintendent
Grade: FTMI2X
Reference: req1825

Position Purpose:

  • Prepare, prime, auto coat, and paint locomotive carbodies as per client specifications.
  • Conduct various paint repairs according to customer requirements.

Position Outputs:

  • Mask and prepare locomotives for final paint.
  • Ensure all holes and cracks are closed and smoothened.
  • Auto coat all underframe and interior of locomotives.
  • General painting using roller and hand brush.
  • Spray painting on the interior and exterior of the locomotive.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Qualified Artisan (Red Seal) as a Spray Painter.
  • Minimum of 1-year experience as an artisan spray painter.

Competencies:

  • Quality awareness.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing environments.
  • Safe working procedures.
  • Communication, planning, and organizing skills.

Yard Official X 7 (FTC) Locomotives BT

Operating Division: Transnet Engineering
Employee Group: Non-Permanent
Department: Operation, BT, Off Line Assembly 2, DNR
Location: Durban
Reporting To: Superintendent
Grade: FTMJ2
Reference: req1824

Position Purpose:

  • Place and clear wagons and locomotives, compile, receive, and dispatch trains according to prescribed safety rules.

Position Outputs:

  • Control point register.
  • Yard operations.
  • Dispatching and uncoupling trains.
  • Shunting locos and operating related machinery.
  • Monitor safety, health, environment, and quality practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Grade 10.
  • Yard Official Certificate.
  • 2 years of experience as a Yard Official.

Competencies:

  • Knowledge of yard working and shunter duties.
  • Safety regulations and train working rules.
  • Teamwork and communication skills.

Superintendent X 3 FTC (Locomotives BT)

Operating Division: Transnet Engineering
Employee Group: Non-Permanent
Department: Locomotives BT
Location: Durban
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Grade: FTMG
Reference: req1822

Position Purpose:

  • Manage resources to ensure cost-effective service delivery and increase productivity and efficiency of the team.

Position Outputs:

  • Meet daily production outputs.
  • Ensure quality workmanship.
  • Manage staff and material utilization.
  • Enforce disciplinary processes and procedures.
  • Contribute to lean savings and initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Qualified Artisan (Mechanical/Electrical) with a Red Seal.
  • 3 years as a Master Artisan or 8 years as a 100% OBML Artisan.
  • Supervisory experience is advantageous.

Competencies:

  • Knowledge of locomotives BT environment, safety standards, and operations principles.
  • Leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Quality Controller X 5 (FTC)

Operating Division: Transnet Engineering
Employee Group: Non-Permanent
Department: Logistics, New Build, BT Warehouse, DNR
Location: Durban
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Grade: FTMH2X
Reference: req1821

Position Purpose:

  • Ensure customer and business requirements are met in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards and manage the Quality Controls function.

Position Outputs:

  • Compile and maintain quality plans and checklists.
  • Conduct audits and inspections.
  • Manage non-conformances (NCR’s).
  • Provide technical support and maintain ISO listing.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Qualified Artisan (Electrical or Mechanical).
  • 5 years of experience as an artisan.

Competencies:

  • Knowledge of quality systems, technical drawings, and non-conformance reporting.
  • Problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Senior Engineer: Civil & Perway

Operating Division: Transnet NPA
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: HO, NGQ, Civil, Perway & Geotech
Location: Durban
Reporting To: Senior Manager: Civil Perway & Geotechni
Grade: E
Reference: req1819

Position Purpose:

  • Ensure efficient delivery of all Engineering & Design elements within projects, and assume responsibility for the scope, cost, schedule, and quality of deliverables.

Position Outputs:

  • Lead engineering efforts on projects.
  • Adhere to engineering procedures and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with project managers on design deliverables.
  • Conduct surveys and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Monitor project progress and recommend corrective strategies.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 4-year Engineering Bachelor’s degree: BSc Eng or B Eng, or equivalent.
  • Professionally registered as a Pr. Eng. or Pr. Tech Eng. with ECSA.
  • 8 years of experience in engineering and project management.

Competencies:

  • Technical knowledge in civil and perway engineering.
  • Leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Senior Engineer: Civil Engineering (Pavement & Materials)

Operating Division: Transnet NPA
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: HO, NGQ, Civil, Perway & Geotech
Location: Cape Town
Reporting To: Senior Manager: Civil Perway & Geotechni
Grade: E
Reference: req1817

Position Purpose:

  • Ensure the effective delivery of Engineering & Design elements within projects, focusing on Pavement and Materials Engineering.

Position Outputs:

  • Lead engineering efforts on segment-specific projects.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards.
  • Collaborate with project managers on deliverables.
  • Monitor project progress and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 4-year Engineering Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Professionally registered as a Pr. Eng. or Pr. Tech Eng. with ECSA.
  • 8 years of experience in engineering and project management.

Competencies:

  • Technical knowledge in pavement and materials engineering.
  • Leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Senior Manager – Business Portfolio Management

Operating Division: Transnet NPA
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: HO, NGQ, Business Portfolio Management
Location: Ngqura – HO
Reporting To: Head: ICT Digital Transformation
Grade: D

Position Purpose:

  • Lead and improve operational systems, processes, and policies to support TNPA’s excellence and efficiency objectives. Responsible for executing ICT strategy for operational systems.

Position Outputs:

  • Improve operational systems to support TNPA’s strategic objectives.
  • Manage service delivery of SAP ERP and non-ERP applications.
  • Ensure quality practice and compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Lead and manage the execution of strategies for ICT service delivery.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
  • ITIL Certification.
  • 8 years of experience in ICT disciplines, with 3 years at a management level.

Competencies:

  • Knowledge of port business, SAP S/4Hana, and IT operations.
  • Strategic planning, communication, and leadership skills.

Contract: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Operating Division: Transnet Pipelines
Employee Group: Non-Permanent
Department: C & SP Estimating & QS, DNR
Location: Durban Central
Reporting To: Manager: QS & Estimating
Grade: F
Reference: req1787

Position Purpose:

  • Analyze and assess historic payments made to contractors to recover overcharges and support litigation processes.

Position Outputs:

  • Evaluate historic contracts and payments for overcharges.
  • Direct Quantity Surveyors on cost recovery methodologies.
  • Compile and present reports and findings.
  • Engage with legal counsel and assist in contract management strategies.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • B/B.Sc Degree or higher in Quantity Surveying.
  • Professional Registration with SACQSP.
  • 8 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor on large projects.

Competencies:

  • Extensive knowledge of NEC Contracts and cost reporting.
  • Forensic and analytical expertise in contract management.

Contract: Cost Controller

Operating Division: Transnet Pipelines
Employee Group: Non-Permanent
Department: C & SP Cost Controls, DNR
Location: Durban Central
Reporting To: Manager: Cost Control
Grade: FTMG
Reference: req1786

Position Purpose:

  • Manage cost control of projects through the application of cost control methods and techniques, ensuring effective integrated project services.

Position Outputs:

  • Provide expert costing and estimating services.
  • Ensure adherence to project execution plans.
  • Coordinate monthly cost flows of projects.
  • Analyze spending trends and manage change processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Three-year tertiary qualification in Finance, Quantity Surveying, or Construction.
  • 5 years of experience in Cost Control or Cost Engineering.
  • Professional registration is advantageous.

Competencies:

  • Technical knowledge of civil and construction projects.
  • Budgeting, cost control, and project management skills.

Principal Project Manager

Operating Division: Transnet Pipelines
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: C & SP Liquid Project, DNR
Location: Durban Central
Reporting To: Project Director-Liquid Fuels
Grade: D
Reference: req1785

Position Purpose:

  • Ensure the efficient and effective delivery of large projects within the capital and strategic projects portfolio.

Position Outputs:

  • Develop and implement project execution plans.
  • Manage all aspects of project delivery, including safety, quality, and budget.
  • Lead and motivate project teams.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • BSc Eng / B Eng / BSc Honours in Construction Management or equivalent.
  • Professional Registration as PrCPM.
  • 10 years of experience in project management, with a focus on the hydrocarbon/petrochemical sectors.

Competencies:

  • Project management, safety, and quality standards.
  • Leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Senior Document Controller

Operating Division: Transnet Pipelines
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: C&SP Document Control, DNR
Location: Durban Central
Reporting To: Manager: Document Controller
Grade: G
Reference: req1761

Position Purpose:

  • Manage project-related documentation, ensuring that all records and documentation are compiled, tracked, stored, and retrieved systematically.

Position Outputs:

  • Manage documentation for all project phases.
  • Liaise with project managers and engineering managers to ensure documentation compliance.
  • Provide expert input on documentation requirements.
  • Ensure quality standards and compliance with project lifecycle planning.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Matric (Grade 12) plus relevant certificate or National Diploma.
  • 5 years of experience in document control and management of infrastructure projects.

Competencies:

  • Knowledge of records and archiving legislation.
  • Project management methodologies and document control systems.

Contract: Senior Planner

Operating Division: Transnet Pipelines
Employee Group: Non-Permanent
Department: C & SP Planning, DNR
Location: Durban Central
Reporting To: Manager: Planning
Grade: F
Reference: req1756

Position Purpose:

  • Manage a planning team on a project, ensuring effective integrated planning services in line with Transnet Group and Transnet Pipelines policies.

Position Outputs:

  • Provide planning and scheduling support for projects.
  • Manage the planning team and ensure accurate reporting.
  • Implement best practice planning principles and tools.
  • Prepare detailed project schedules, resource plans, and progress reports.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Three years tertiary qualification in engineering, construction, or project management.
  • 8 years of experience as a planner, with 5 years of experience using Primavera P6.

Competencies:

  • Sound knowledge of project management principles and risk management.
  • Planning, scheduling, and resource management skills.

SAP Security & Authorisation Officer

Operating Division: Transnet TPT POD Corporate H/O
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: TPT, ICT, DBN
Location: Durban
Reporting To: Manager: SAP Application
Grade: F
Reference: req1789

Position Purpose:

  • Develop and implement SAP security and authorisation processes, ensuring proper security within TPT systems to support segregation of duties.

Position Outputs:

  • Design and maintain SAP security systems.
  • Monitor and manage authorisation concepts.
  • Ensure compliance with audit requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership in SAP Security.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Relevant Qualification/National Diploma in Technical/IT/Computer Science.
  • 5 years of SAP application support experience.
  • SAP certification and knowledge of SAP S/4Hana.

Competencies:

  • SAP authorisations, security measures, and system configuration.
  • Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Environmental Specialist

Operating Division: Transnet NPA
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: NGQ, Environmental Planning & Management CR
Location: East London
Reporting To: Manager: Environmental Planning & Management
Grade: F
Reference: req1782

Position Purpose:

  • Assist in developing and implementing integrated environmental management policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practices.

Position Outputs:

  • Oversee Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and other environmental approval processes.
  • Manage environmental consultants and service providers.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
  • Monitor environmental authorisations and licenses.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management or a closely related discipline.
  • 5 years of experience in environmental management.
  • Professional registration with SACNASP is an advantage.

Competencies:

  • Knowledge of South African Environmental Legislation and best practices.
  • Consulting, advisory, and analytical skills.

PFMA Champion

Operating Division: Transnet Corporate Centre
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: Finance
Location: Johannesburg
Reporting To: Snr Specialist: Governance, Risk & Control
Grade: E
Reference: req1764

Position Purpose:

  • Ensure accurate identification, reporting, and monitoring of PFMA violations and associated reports to ensure compliance with the PFMA Act and other legislation.

Position Outputs:

  • Review and monitor compliance with PFMA and applicable legislation.
  • Develop and implement PFMA initiatives and training.
  • Monitor PFMA reportable matters and track resolution.
  • Facilitate PFMA reporting and engage with management on PFMA challenges.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Postgraduate Degree in Auditing/Accounting.
  • 6-9 years of experience in auditing, with at least 5 years in the public sector (PFMA experience essential).

Competencies:

  • Knowledge of PFMA compliance and reporting.
  • Analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Specialist: Taxation

Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: SP-FIN-Taxation-PKT
Location: Parktown
Reporting To: Snr Accountant: Taxation
Grade: F
Reference: req1633

Position Purpose:

  • Ensure legislative compliance relating to income tax and assist in implementing the Company’s taxation strategy.

Position Outputs:

  • Prepare Provisional Tax Calculation.
  • Provide technical advice and opinions on transactions.
  • Reconcile monthly Tax FAR to Book FAR.
  • Prepare monthly and annual VAT returns.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting with tax.
  • 5 years of experience in an accounting environment, with a minimum of 2 years of direct tax experience.

Competencies:

  • Knowledge of income tax and VAT legislation.
  • Corporate governance and compliance.

Bursar

Operating Division: Transnet Corporate Centre
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: TA, FOLDRS & FUNC- Youth Development
Location: Various Locations
Reporting To: Specialist: Youth Development
Grade: BENG
Reference: req1648

Position Purpose:

  • Offering bursaries to specialist commercial disciplines as part of Transnet’s pipeline development strategy.

Position Outputs:

  • Technical Requirements:
    • Grade 12 Learners with outstanding achievements in English, Mathematics, and Physical Science.
    • Bursaries available for disciplines in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering.
  • Non-Technical Requirements:
    • Grade 12 Learners with outstanding achievements in relevant subjects.
    • Bursaries available for disciplines in LLB, Property Studies, Geospatial, Supply Chain, Horticulture.

Competencies:

  • Communication, teamwork, time management, problem-solving, and information literacy.

Technician

Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: RN-COR-WES-SUP-Maintenance Control-PTH
Location: Port Elizabeth
Reporting To: Maintenance Manager
Grade: G

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Position Outputs:

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Qualifications & Experience:

  • National Diploma in Industrial Engineering.
  • 2 years of infrastructure maintenance or process improvement experience.
  • Coordination of process improvement initiatives.
  • Possession of a Code B Driver’s Licence.

Competencies:

  • Knowledge of infrastructure maintenance management and TFR business processes.
  • Analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.