Current Vacancies at Transnet

Position Purpose

Manage the planning room and the SAP- Plant Maintenance system on the depot to have an effective information data and reporting system in place.

Position Outputs

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12
• Technical background in one of the infrastructure disciplines. Material Logistics, Trade Hand or Artisan
• 3 year's experience in infrastructure environment
• Computer literate

Competencies

• Knowledge
• Infra work order management process
• SAP R/3 PM Module and capacity balancing
• Infrastructure environment
• MS Office suit Skills
• Accuracy
• Assessment and evaluation
• Communication
• Data Capturing
• Presentation Competency required
• Computer
• Information processing

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Position Purpose
Manage and monitor the utilization of resources (locomotives, crew and vehicles) effectively within the Corridor operational depot of responsibility thus ensuring ITP execution, quality customer service, safe operations and a Scheduled railway.
Position Outputs

•  Ensure adherence to SOP, train working rules and legislation to reduce safety incidents as well as running smooth train operations (IMS programmes).
•  Responsible for ensuring the provision of safe and secure work environment as well as hygienic facilities to the employees across the respective operational areas for restoration of people pride and care.
•  Execute and monitor the ITP by ensuring the availabity and reliability of resources.
•  Ensure the safe working environment is established and maintained in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety as well as enterprise risk management regulations.
•  Implement the manpower plan by determining and monitoring workforce requirements based on business and operational needs
•  Interface with the local trade union representation at the depot level to ensure sound labour relations.
•  Manage and control depot expenditure budget ensuring no costs overruns.
•  Manage and develop subordinates.
•  Identify mechanisms for continuous improvement of operational efficiencies.
•  Perform duties to sustain personal operating licence within the required timeline in accordance to the TFR and RSR standards and requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Commerce/Logistics/Transport Management/Operations/ Safety.
•  A minimum of 8 years’ experience working within Operations of which 4 years is spent at Supervisory (G) level.
•  Functional Yard Operations course OR be prepared to attend and pass the 1st available course
•  Qualified in Incident Commander (IC) and Incident Officer (IO) duties or be able to attend the first available course.
•  Be in possession of C1 driving licence and be in a position to drive such a vehicle. OR
•  Grade 12 plus Functional Yard Operations Course.
•  A minimum of 15 years’ experience working within Operations of which 7 years is spent at Supervisory (G) level.
•  Qualified in IC and IO duties.
•  Be in possession of C1 driving licence and be in a position to drive such a vehicle.

Competencies
Knowledge

•  Corporate Governance (Audit and assurance principles)
•  Capital budget process
•  Financial management, PFMA and accounting systems (business plan) as per Strategy of TFR
•  Operating (risk) business plan
•  Operational understanding of incident handling procedures
•  Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Act 16 as well.
•  Related safety, hazmat and disaster recovery procedures
•  Risk and environmental management principles.
•  Understanding of overall integrated management systems
•  ISO 9000 principles.
•  Hazardous Material Management.
•  Labour related legislation e.g. LRA, BCEA, EEA, Skills Development
•  Disciplinary and Grievance procedures
•  Presiding and initiator skills
•  Managing performance
•  Consultation with labour
•  Understanding of Integrated Train plan
•  Understanding operations management and scheduled railways principles.
•  Transnet Freight Rail’s business and operational strategies.
•  Project management principles
•  Contract management principle’s
•  Change management principles
•  Business Acumen
•  Cross functional knowledge
•  Stakeholder/Industry Insight
•  Environmental awareness
•  Understanding of technical principles
•  Relevant functional knowledge related to licences
•  Talent Management Skills
•  Inspirational Leadership
•  Holistic thinking
•  Time management
•  Stress handling
•  Analytical
•  Reporting
•  Writing skills
•  Networking
•  Leadership
•  People Management
•  Decision making and
•  Conflict management
•  Negotiation
•  Diversity management
•  Meeting Chairing and Facilitation
•  Problem solving
•  Budgetary/financial
•  Interpersonal
•  Presiding and initiator skills
•  Verbal and written communication
•  Planning and organizing
•  Judgement
•  Systemic thinking
•  Business Acumen e.g.cost consciousness,
•  revenue and profit
•  Computer skills
•  Relevant functional skills related to licences (plan, execute and control)

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Position Purpose

•   To provide a track maintenance labour function within the Port to ensure a well-maintained and safe rail infrastructure

Position Outputs

•  Maintenance on Points/Crossings (e.g. greasing, tightening bolts and nuts, etc.)
•   Maintenance on open lines (e.g. alignment, fastening components, this includes but not limited to lifting and packing slacks, ballast fouling and re-railing.etc.)
•   Manual Replacement of rotting/broken sleepers Lifting and packing slacks Re railing (removing & replacing rail tracks) Ballast screening (e.g. removing dirt/mud from ballast stones and replace under rails.
•  Attend to rail repairs caused by derailments Operate & Use of Plant & Small plant (i.e. Coach/screw, Rail drill, Sleeper drill, Wacker Tampers, Disc-Cutters, Paving breakers, Electric Generators, Grass mowers, brush cutters, Impact wrench, “Jimcrow” rail bending machine, hydraulic jacks and rail transporters
•  Perform other duties to assist other sections within the department when needed

Qualifications and Experience

•  Grade 10 Certifiate Experience:
•  2 – 6 months experience

Competencies

•   Physically fit
•   Communication skills
•   Safety mind set

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Position Purpose
To provide prudent management of litigation risk and provide professional, effective, credible legal advice and support to Transnet SOC Ltd, and all its divisions to manage legal and litigation risks. This includes the provision of specialised legal advisory services incl. legal opinions and litigation as well as legal support to Board Committees, all divisions and subsidiaries of Transnet

Position Outputs

•  Handling a broad range of litigation and pre-litigation matters and supporting the business transversally in assessing and mitigating associated litigation risk.
•  Maintaining current and accurate litigation management records.
•  Collaborate to fulfil various administrative and litigation-related responsibilities; and
•  Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
•  Provide hands-on advice and counsel to various internal clients to proactively address and mitigate potential risks.
•  Preparing training materials, publications, reports, or prepare presentations about legal work.
•  Monitoring, summarizing, and analyzing case law, legislation, and administrative policy and practices.
•  Handle incoming legal processes and documents.
•  Interviewing witnesses, gathering, reviewing and analyzing relevant documents, and drafting responses to letters and prepare recommendations.
•  Hands-on management of external legal counsel regarding strategy, proceedings, and billings.
•  Perform such other tasks and projects as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

•  The applicant must have an LLB / B. Proc degree qualification.
•  The incumbent is required to be an admitted Attorney or Advocate.
•  At least 10-12 years’ post admission experience within a legal environment in a large entity / multi-disciplinary legal environment dealing with complex litigation matters.
•  Exercises a high level of autonomy in handling assigned cases and transactional requests.
•  Requirement of Trust and Honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.
•  A “can do” attitude and are willing to pitch in to solve problems or get things done, even if a task is not in your normal area of expertise.
•  Excellent writing, drafting, and verbal communications skills.
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills.
•  Legislative Certification/Registration required (e.g. Professional Engineer): Admitted Attorney or Advocate with 10-12 years post Articles or Pupillage

Competencies

•  Strategy & Sustainability
•  Inspirational Leadership
•  Business Performance and Delivery
•  Relationship Management
•  Corporate Governance & Compliance
•  Personal Mastery

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Position Purpose
To provide professional and credible legal advice and support on Commercial and administrative law so that effective legal support and advice on Commercial and administrative law matters is provided to Transnet, it’s Board, it’s Committees, and all divisions and subsidiaries of Transnet.

Position Outputs
Provide legal advice to the organisation, with a focus on revenue and procurement contracts. The work will include: 

•  Providing legal advice on contracts, contracting arrangements and procurement Including commercial law, providing legal advice on tender processes, tender documentation and probity arrangements
•  Advising in relation to other legal documents and processes
•  Assisting to manage Competition Act compliance Framework programme 
•  Establishing, managing and maintaining a legal opinion database
•  Keeping up to date in areas of law relevant to the activities and functions of Transnet Group Commercial 

Key tasks: 

•  Provides specialist legal advice and assistance in relation to contracts, contracting arrangements and documentation 
•  Provides specialist legal advice on commercial arrangements and commercial agreements 
•  Where applicable, manages the referral process to specialist law firms in relation to Commercial matters 
•  Holds and maintains a database of legal opinions 
•  References legal opinions in ‘like’ scenarios to ensure consistency of legal advice and minimise expenditure on legal bills
•  Manages the legal aspects of any procurement and revenue generating contracts entered by the organisation 
•  Patent and trademark registration 
•  Patent and trademark protection. 
•  All infringement claims successfully defended 

Providing strategic and day-to-day competition law advice and solutions on projects and initiatives promoted by the business to ensure any potential competition law and merger control implications are considered and accounted for in developing new strategies, policies, products. 

•  Assessing and coordinating merger control filings. 
•  Cooperating with and coordinating responses to competition regulators, including in relation to the cross field between competition rules and Transnet business practices. 
•  Handling competition law investigations against Transnet globally. 
•  Establishing and maintaining relationships with relevant authorities.

Qualifications and Experience

•  LLB, is required.
•  The incumbent is required to be an admitted Attorney or Advocate.
•  At least 10 years’ experience, of which 5 years must be with strong focus on senior management experience within a legal environment in a large entity/multidisciplinary legal environment dealing with Commercial law, Competition and/or administrative law field.
•  Requirement of Trust and Honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.

Standard Job Requirements

•  Driver’s license code 08
•  Travel as required and approved Guidelines.

Competencies:

•  Strategy & Sustainability
•  Inspirational Leadership
•  Business Performance and Delivery
•  Relationship Management
•  Corporate Governance & Compliance
•  Personal Mastery