Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy.
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Provide strategic leadership and guidance in the development, implementation and monitoring of a digital transformation strategy and solutions which aim to create the capability of fully leveraging the possibilities and opportunities of new technologies and innovative solutions that will add value to the business and stakeholders in line with business objectives, priorities and organisational values
Position Outputs
Lead and drive the development and implementation of technological evolutions and technologies, including cloud computing, big data, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, etc. which will offer the organisation significant technical and will actively support and improve efficiencies in business operations providing significant overall business benefits.
Establish and support an environment of digital innovation and best practice, ensuring the use of these technologies in business operation for the benefit of the organisation, stakeholders and customers.
Ensure proposed new features and capabilities are integrated into existing networks using company current and future network technologies.
Oversee and ensure effective running of the Transnet cloud solutions as well as the automation of other systems and solutions to support Transnet business.
Provide strong thought leadership through projection, planning and research of current and emerging technologies that will enable the organisation to gain a competitive edge and attain business goals.
Partner with industry for innovation and execution of digital solutions in support of the diverse Transnet business segments and to ensure that Transnet is digitally on the cutting edge in support of its clients and customers.
Establish and implement an appropriate governance strategy and framework aligned to the Transnet Governance Universe, legislation, policies, procedures and processes. Promote and embed good corporate governance in Technology Innovation and Digital Transformation
Compile and monitor the function's budget requirements and expenditure in accordance with the budgeting guidelines and in collaboration with the OD's
Manage and monitor function's external service providers for fees, performance and value-adds.
Facilitate and ensure good relations with all clients, stakeholders, contractors and service providers.
Facilitate and ensure good relations with all clients, stakeholders, contractors and service providers.
Ensure that Transnet performance management is executed in line with Transnet policies
Ensure that staff are managed in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and legal requirements and allocated timeframes.
Ensure and oversee development and training of all staff in the function to enable delivery on the Transnet's Business Plan.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems/ Technology/ Computer Science (NQF 7).
Minimum of 15 years' experience in a large enterprise with a complex operations environment or complex business processes, of which at least 10 years' experience at a senior managerial level.
Knowledge of the contemporary digital landscape of organisations and experience in introducing leading technology and process optimisation practices to an organisation.
Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19
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