Senior Traffic Engineer Technologist at Zutari

Role Responsibilities:

• System planning and operational support to a functioning IPTN system. Role responsibilities include:
• Planning oversight of existing IPTN route operations, including investigation of complaints, and requests for service amendments using available resources, such as the ITS, AFC, OMS, and field survey results.   
• Plan surveys, engage with surveying team, and analysis of results.
• Investigate the implications of both planned and unplanned events on operations (i.e. routes and timetables), and propose temporary service amendments.
• Plan, implement and report on data extraction and analysis activities that identify opportunities for bus operation improvements.
• Scheduling of services, including the development and amendment of timetables as well as review and verification of scheduling undertaken by the vehicle operating company (VOC).
• Issuing of temporary and permanent Variation Orders for service amendments.
• Planning of new routes as necessitated by demand.
• Assistance with compilation of monthly payment certificates review reports.
• Collaboration with other work streams including, but not limited to, Infrastructure and Fleet teams.
• Clear and concise reporting of investigations undertaken in both report and presentation formats.
• Attendance and reporting at various meetings with operational teams, Clients, third parties etc.

Minimum Requirements

• A self-motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure, and having: a Mechanical / Civil Engineering Degree BSc or B Eng, or higher
• Professional registration or being in the process of obtaining professional registration.
• 5 years minimum relevant working experience with an interest in Public Transport and Transport Planning.
• An understanding of IPTN systems, including their design and operation and how they function as integrated systems.
• A basic understanding of the ITS and AFC systems in terms of how they interface with and support operations, as well as their benefits and shortfalls will be advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (ability to code macros using Visual Basic being an added advantage).
• Some knowledge of software packages such as Access and Power Bi will be advantageous.
• Good report writing and direct client communications skills.
• The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team across a diverse range of projects.
• A valid South Africa driving licence and a willingness and the ability to travel, when required.