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Position Purpose

• Underwater inspection and report on the condition of marine infrastructure (quay walls, foundations, pillars, steel structures, Dry and Floating docks, harbour craft etc); repair and maintain said infrastructure (excluding harbour craft) to ensure safe structures for effective port operations.

Position Outputs

• Underwater inspection, repairs and maintenance of underwater assets and report on the condition hulls of vessels to enable the formulation of maintenance programs / repairs and photographic / video surveys of foundations, pillars, columns, steel structure, slipways, quay walls, breakwater, seabed surveys, mooring blocks, chains, buoys etc.
• Maintenance and repair of underwater structures.
• Maintenance and repair of above water assets
• Underwater / surface welding and cutting
• Maintenance and servicing of diving equipment, airlifting equipment, etc.
• Check all diving equipment before each diving operation
• Safe operation of diving craft
• Underwater hull surveys and inspections of vessels
• Underwater inspection, maintenance and repairs to dredger reclaim / main dump doors and suction pipe
• Maintain and repair pollution containment bubble screen
• Salvage / retrieval of objects / equipment / bodies, etc
• Removal of snagged objects from craft propellers
• Compile inspection reports as per the AMPP.
• Airlifting mud from entrance of Dry Dock / slipways
• Maintain all diving equipment to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance with legislation
• Apply safe working practices to ensure safety of diving team and all port users

Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience:  

• Qualified Civil Artisan  Class 3 Commercial Diving certificate (4 weeks)  Slinging and rigging course (1 week)  Drivers licence code 08 (B)  Driver's licence code10 (C1) will be an added advantage  3 Years related experience is required

Competencies

• Knowledge required:  Diving Regulations  Diving operations and equipment  Civil structure maintenance and repair  Underwater photography / video recording  Underwater and surface welding and cutting  Reading and understanding civil plans and drawings  Operating decompression chamber  Use of hydraulic equipment  Communication skills – written, verbal and life line signals  First Aid and safety procedures Skills Required:  Communication skills – written, verbal and life line signals  Interpersonal skills  Organising skills  Supervisory skills  Ability to comply with laid down medical requirements

Deadline:2nd September,2026

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Position Purpose

• To provide the Senior Engineer (Traction and Locomotive Integration Technology Technology) with engineering expertise in support of Locomotive Data Systems (Specification, front and back-end software Development, and maintenance of locomotive data systems) so that Transnet can provide a sustainable, safe, predictable and affordable transport service to its clients.

Position Outputs

• Develop a comprehensive locomotive data systems strategy, inclusive of:  Locomotive data transmission protocol design and specification,  Migration of the Locomotive Data System Architecture to a Microservices architecture,  Continuous monitoring and technical support on all data collection devices,  Optimising server configurations, resource utilisation and system parameters to maximise performance.
• Software development, to support the following functions:  Continuous data driven locomotive condition monitoring by various component VITs,  Development of techniques and algorithms for the purpose of assisting Transnet with predictive maintenance,  Develop Back-office locomotive data system software (Database management, back-end software, Data visualisation dashboards (front end), continuous locomotive condition monitoring, locomotive energy management system, Critical locomotive fault alerts messages),  Analyse and understand existing codebase, including its architecture, dependencies, and functionality.
• Design, acceptance, and Continuous Condition Monitoring of data transmission devices:  To develop locomotive specification in line with technological advancements in the railway industry.,  Perform failure analysis and investigations on components/ equipment and systems associated with Locomotive Data Systems and Performance.  Perform fault data analysis: Pinpoint potential problem areas to conduct technical investigations and to propose solutions,
• Data Governance, Data Security and Cyber Security:  Ensure compliance to Data Governance and Data Security,  Ensure OT cyber security road map is implemented and continuous improvements to LDS cyber security.  Data Mining to enable Big data analytics insight and extraction:  Data frames,  Time series analytics to deduce the seasonality and stationarity in relation to the some of the failures on the locomotives,  To oversee and maintain version control systems (like GIT) ensuring efficient collaboration and code management. Responsibilities include:  Managing repositories,  DevOps and setting up CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc. Eng. In Electrical / Electronics/ Computer Engineering 
• Min 5 years’ experience in the railway industry.
• 3 years’ experience in general software development is advantageous. 
• Experience using the following programming languages would be advantageous:  Java SE/EE  Angular  JavaScript  PHP  HTML/css  Python 
• Experience in Predictive Modelling, AI, Machine learning, Data visualisation, data integration techniques, Python, Data frames and Statistical analysis would be advantageous. 
• Experience with design, application, testing and configurations of TCP/IP or UDP/IP Data Communication protocols

Competencies

• KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:  Full stack development  Structured Query Language.  User specification/codes.  Condition monitoring techniques.  Basic engineering knowledge to compile conceptual designs.  Knowledge of agile methodology for software and Hardware development
• SKILLS REQUIRED:  Software development  Application of relevant technology  Communication  Problem solving  Decision making  Self-management  Data analytics,  Computer literate

Deadline:1st September,2026

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Position Purpose

• Lead and ensure efficient terminal operations, drive productivity and profitability of the terminal and ensure that commercial  obligations to customers are fulfilled in a safe and cost-effective manner
• Manage and ensure efficient cargo handling to achieve quick turnaround in loading and unloading of vessels thereby handling more vessels in a shorter space of time and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance of operations with maritime regulations, safety practice and Transnet governance
• Manage and ensure integration with TNPA for the accurate planning of arrival and departure of vessels to ensure optimal berth occupancy
• Integration with TFR for appropriate arrival of trains to ensure that cargo is on time to match vessel arrivals.
• Optimal planning of stacking areas and spaces to ensure that cargo is stacked best suited to the berthing of vessels for quicker movement of cargo to and from the vessel, which will result in improved Gross Crane move per hour and ship working hour.

Position Outputs

• Lead and direct Container Terminal operations, ensuring that the productivity and efficiency standards are met, namely: Achievement of average gross moves per quay crane in line with the shareholder objectives (28 moves per hour)  Meeting of berth production targets as established in the terminal/shipping line contracts Achievement of truck turn-round time of 30 minutes Gate in and Gate Out and preventing trucks from queuing
• Manage stevedoring, gate operations, yard operations, vessel planning, CFS Operation and support functions, ensuring efficiency and productivity, and compliance to governance
• Provide reliable service to customers, ensuring vessels sail on schedule as per the signed commercial agreements (CTOC)
• Manage, monitor and ensure that safety, health and environmental standards are met throughout the terminal
• Ensure that cost-efficient terminal operations are aligned to, or exceeding best practice
• Liaise closely with shipping companies, customs agents, trucking companies, customs, port authorities, etc. to ensure that their requirements are met
• Ensure the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives including any cross-Operating Division initiatives
• Manage and report on rail performance at the Terminal. Monitor improvement initiatives and escalate to the Managing Executive if rail performance improvement initiative are not yielding the required results
• Participate in the Transnet Port Terminals strategic and Business planning processes in the role of non-executive EXCO member
• Manage the Terminal’s expenditure and ensure that financial and budget targets and constraints are adhered to
• Coach and direct the Operations Manager, Engineering Manager and Logistics Planning Manager to ensure that Terminal targets are achieved
• Manage, motivate, coach and instruct all operations team members. Structure tasks and goals, set priorities, establish efficient tactical plans, organize information, and efficiently execute with due consideration of the following: Staffing levels for management and bargaining unit employees Terminal Productivity High level Operational Strategy Long term Equipment needs Long term Capacity needs Customer and Service requirements Safety and Health requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum B-degree in logistics, maritime and port, engineering or business Completed post-graduate studies in Port and/or Terminal Management, or related business studies is an added advantage Minimum 10 years’ experience in terminal operations management in which at least 7 years must be in a managerial role. Requires excellent managerial skills, including planning, organizing, and directing work Solid understanding of the container shipping industry and an ability to relate with shipping company and other associated industry managers. Able to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives within a multi-cultural environment. Extensive and hands-on experience of modern terminal operations including computer terminal management systems such as Navis N4 Sparcs Extensive experience of vessel and yard planning and the formulation of tactical stacking plans Experience in cost and productivity optimization through process optimization, as well as design and implementation of new standard operating procedures Experience in management of expenditure, budget compilation and reporting against financial objectives Effective negotiation and conflict resolution experience and skills LEAN/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, or documented experience in championing large and complex projects is an advantage 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 8 Travel as and when required by the business TPT ROC Requirements: Relevant qualification (NQF 6/7) 12 yrs relevant and solid experience with at least 8 yrs at managerial level or specialist experience.

Competencies

• Compliance Strategy Structuring and Governance Regulatory Analysis Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Regulatory Compliance Monitoring Regulatory Compliance Reporting Stakeholder Relationship Management Internal Monitoring, Evaluation and Improvement Strategic planning and design of Risk Management Risk Management Process Behavioural Competencies: Strategy & Sustainability Inspirational Leadership Business Performance and Delivery Relationship Management Corporate Governance & Compliance Resilience Emotional Intelligence

Deadline:3rd September,2026

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Position Purpose

• To develop innovative and digitally driven ICT solutions to meet business requirements effectively, efficiently, on time and with the required quality assurance standards in accordance with specific business requirements. 
• Develop and implement the new approved digital solutions within the ICT environment. 

Position Outputs

• Implement Planned Activities  Working with other developers and Team Members to develop and implement new digital software solutions to meet business needs.  Develop, build and re-write new and existing digital solutions in accordance to the specifications and ICT roadmap.  Implementing emerging software development best practices, technologies and standards.  Participation in the Management of the digital application and software life cycle management.
• Application Development environment by:  Adopt and follow application development best practices.  Produce high standard and quality digital software solutions that aligns to both the business requirement specifications and the architectural standards.  Developing optimised digital and mobile solutions based on technical specifications.  Enhancing and improve existing solutions to become more digitally focused.  Ensuring quality assurance on work delivered.  Performing unit testing.  Participating in integration testing and User Acceptance Testing.  Enabling continuous Integration and Deployment of Digital solutions using DevOps Principles.
•  Adhering to Best Practice Standards.  Performing Production support of solutions (24/7).  Performing incident analysis and resolution.  Performing analysis on incidents to identify trends and improvements required.  Adhering to ICT system development processes (SDLC) Train, mentor, manage and provide guidance to Junior Staff.  Producing relevant reports aligned to Outputs.  Working according to Agile, DevOps and Other Supported Methodologies.  Working in Adhere to governance and best practice processes across ICT SDLC methodology.  Fixing, troubleshooting and improving existing software.  Integrating software components based on specifications.  Implementing automation on/in software components to improve business process efficiency.
• Participate in the Acquisition and Implementation of IT solutions by;  Assist project managers with software developmental reports relating to projects.  Architectures and required functionality.  Participating in workshops with business users and departmental team members to understand business needs and requirements.

Qualifications & Experience 

• National Diploma Or Equivalent/Related Qualification in Information Technology / Computer Science / Engineering. 
• Beneficial  Certification in TOGAF – Beneficial  Certification in COBIT – Beneficial  Certification in ISO 20000 – Beneficial  Certification in Agile – Beneficial  Certification in DevOps – Beneficial  Certification in Lean – Beneficial  Certification in ITIL Foundation/Certification in ITIL Service Management/ Certification in ITIL intermediate levels – Beneficial 
• 2 years in direct specialised Development field, System Integration or related. 
• General  Valid Driver’s License  
• Willing to Travel  
• Willing to work extended and after hours in support of project deadlines where needed.

Competencies

• Knowledge required:  Excellent understanding of development life cycle.  Knowledge of Agile SDLC methodologies (Scrum and KANBAN) is required.  Knowledge of DevOps would be beneficial  An excellent understanding of SDLC processes, tools and techniques.  Excellent communication skills.  Excellent problem-solving skills.  Excellent presentation skills.  Knowledge of railway environment.  Knowledge of Governance and Best Practice Processes relevant to environment (COBIT/ITIL/ISO 200000). Economics and Accounting:  Solid grasp of Agile and Lean practices.  Drive relentless improvement.  Collaboration with other teams, departments and operating divisions  Embedding of Quality Practices.  Embedding Automation capabilities. Database Knowledge  Oracle 11c, 19c Experience (P)  Oracle PL/SQL Experience (P)  SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases. (P) Development Language: Java more than supported languages:  JAVA 1.7+.  JEE (J2EE) server-side technologies (P).  RESTful Services (P).  Spring framework (P).  Experience with an application server (i.e. Tomcat, WebSphere) (P).  Javascript/Typescript (JQuery and Angular) (P).  Good understanding of OOP Programming (P).  Good understanding of browser compatibility (P).  Knowledge of Source Control (commits, Merges, Pull Requests) (P).  Micro services beneficial (P).

Development Language Maximo: 

• Working knowledge of Maximo Enterprise Asset Management (P). 
• Ability to analyse problem and provide clear recommendations. (P) 
• Understanding of Business processes. (P) 
• Database Administration (Oracle) (P). 
• SQL optimization skills (P). 
• WebSphere administration for Maximo. (P) 
• Understanding of the Software development process. (P)

Deadline:3rd September,2026