Job Openings at Transnet

Position Purpose

• Provide protection of life, property and the environment by responding to fire and emergency situations, conduct fire prevention duties, up keeping and servicing of fire equipment.

Position Outputs

• Maintain Operational Readiness
• Maintenance of fire equipment
• Perform all specialized procedures in dealing with emergency other incidents
• Adhere to  Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies and procedures
• Adhere to Transnet, policies, procedures and Guidelines
• Caring for other person’s live and/or assets without favour and/prejudice
• Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholder/clients and co-workers.
• Perform fire patrols after hours.
• Inspection of Dangerous Goods Freight Staged in Marshalling yards
• Fire and equipment inspections of cargo sheds, warehouse and other structures.
• Fire protection duties on cargo and chemical tankers and explosives.
• Commands incident site until arrival of higher authority.
• Handling of all Hazmat and fire equipment.
• Man the fire control room.
• Man fire equipment on board tugs during vessel incidents.
• Standby and inspection of hot work sites.
• Inspection and testing of fire detection, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
• Grain elevator inspections (threat of dust explosions).
• Hot work inspection on vessels, Rail Network, and depot construction sites
• Perform any other function as directed by a person having authority.

Position Outputs

• Maintain Operational Readiness
• Maintenance of fire equipment
• Perform all specialized procedures in dealing with emergency other incidents
• Adhere to Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies and procedures
• Adhere to Transnet, policies, procedures and Guidelines
• Caring for other person’s live and/or assets without favour and/prejudice
• Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholder/clients and co-workers.
• Perform fire patrols after hours.
• Inspection of Dangerous Goods Freight Staged in Marshalling yards
• Fire and equipment inspections of cargo sheds, warehouse and other structures.
• Fire protection duties on cargo and chemical tankers and explosives.
• Commands incident site until arrival of higher authority.
• Handling of all Hazmat and fire equipment.
• Man the fire control room.
• Man fire equipment on board tugs during vessel incidents.
• Standby and inspection of hot work sites.
• Inspection and testing of fire detection, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
• Grain elevator inspections (threat of dust explosions).
• Hot work inspection on vessels, Rail Network, and depot construction sites
• Perform any other function as directed by a person having authority.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications & Experience:  Grade 12  Valid First Aid Level 3 or valid Basic Ambulance Assistants Fire Fighter 1 (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.  Hazmat Awareness (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.  Fire Fighter 2 (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.  Hazmat Operational (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.  Hazmat response technician (SAQA/IFSAC) Accreditation.  Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (NQF 5) Only Internal Applicants will be recognised with at least one of the following qualification * Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (SAESI) or * Intermediate Level Certificate (IFE) or * Fire Officer Certificate issued by old Transnet Training Centres or * National Certificate: Emergency Services Supervision - Fire and Rescue Operations SAQA 64390  Four (4) - Years minimum. experience in Hazmat Fire and Emergency Services environment  Be in possession of a valid driver license (minimum C1) with PrDP and be in a position to drive such a vehicle.  Mentally and Physically Fit.

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Position Purpose

• Provide protection of life, property and the environment by responding to fire and emergency situations, conduct fire prevention duties, up keeping and servicing of fire equipment.

Position Outputs

• Maintain Operational Readiness
• Maintenance of fire equipment
• Perform all specialized procedures in dealing with emergency other incidents
• Adhere to  Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies and procedures
• Adhere to Transnet, policies, procedures and Guidelines
• Caring for other person’s live and/or assets without favour and/prejudice
• Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholder/clients and co-workers.
• Perform fire patrols after hours.
• Inspection of Dangerous Goods Freight Staged in Marshalling yards
• Fire and equipment inspections of cargo sheds, warehouse and other structures.
• Fire protection duties on cargo and chemical tankers and explosives.
• Commands incident site until arrival of higher authority.
• Handling of all Hazmat and fire equipment.
• Man the fire control room.
• Man fire equipment on board tugs during vessel incidents.
• Standby and inspection of hot work sites.
• Inspection and testing of fire detection, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
• Grain elevator inspections (threat of dust explosions).
• Hot work inspection on vessels, Rail Network, and depot construction sites
• Perform any other function as directed by a person having authority.

Position Outputs

• Maintain Operational Readiness
• Maintenance of fire equipment
• Perform all specialized procedures in dealing with emergency other incidents
• Adhere to Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies and procedures
• Adhere to Transnet, policies, procedures and Guidelines
• Caring for other person’s live and/or assets without favour and/prejudice
• Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholder/clients and co-workers.
• Perform fire patrols after hours.
• Inspection of Dangerous Goods Freight Staged in Marshalling yards
• Fire and equipment inspections of cargo sheds, warehouse and other structures.
• Fire protection duties on cargo and chemical tankers and explosives.
• Commands incident site until arrival of higher authority.
• Handling of all Hazmat and fire equipment.
• Man the fire control room.
• Man fire equipment on board tugs during vessel incidents.
• Standby and inspection of hot work sites.
• Inspection and testing of fire detection, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
• Grain elevator inspections (threat of dust explosions).
• Hot work inspection on vessels, Rail Network, and depot construction sites
• Perform any other function as directed by a person having authority.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications & Experience:  Grade 12  Valid First Aid Level 3 or valid Basic Ambulance Assistants Fire Fighter 1 (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.  Hazmat Awareness (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.  Fire Fighter 2 (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.  Hazmat Operational (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.  Hazmat response technician (SAQA/IFSAC) Accreditation.  Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (NQF 5) Only Internal Applicants will be recognised with at least one of the following qualification * Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (SAESI) or * Intermediate Level Certificate (IFE) or * Fire Officer Certificate issued by old Transnet Training Centres or * National Certificate: Emergency Services Supervision - Fire and Rescue Operations SAQA 64390  Four (4) - Years minimum. experience in Hazmat Fire and Emergency Services environment  Be in possession of a valid driver license (minimum C1) with PrDP and be in a position to drive such a vehicle.  Mentally and Physically Fit.

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Position Purpose

• Provide protection of life, property and the environment by responding to fire and emergency situations, conduct fire prevention duties, up keeping and servicing of fire equipment.

Position Outputs

• Maintain Operational Readiness
• Maintenance of fire equipment
• Perform all specialized procedures in dealing with emergency other incidents
• Adhere to  Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies and procedures
• Adhere to Transnet, policies, procedures and Guidelines
• Caring for other person’s live and/or assets without favour and/prejudice
• Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholder/clients and co-workers.
• Perform fire patrols after hours.
• Inspection of Dangerous Goods Freight Staged in Marshalling yards
• Fire and equipment inspections of cargo sheds, warehouse and other structures.
• Fire protection duties on cargo and chemical tankers and explosives.
• Commands incident site until arrival of higher authority.
• Handling of all Hazmat and fire equipment.
• Man the fire control room.
• Man fire equipment on board tugs during vessel incidents.
• Standby and inspection of hot work sites.
• Inspection and testing of fire detection, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
• Grain elevator inspections (threat of dust explosions).
• Hot work inspection on vessels, Rail Network, and depot construction sites
• Perform any other function as directed by a person having authority.

Position Outputs

• Maintain Operational Readiness
• Maintenance of fire equipment
• Perform all specialized procedures in dealing with emergency other incidents
• Adhere to Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies and procedures
• Adhere to Transnet, policies, procedures and Guidelines
• Caring for other person’s live and/or assets without favour and/prejudice
• Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholder/clients and co-workers.
• Perform fire patrols after hours.
• Inspection of Dangerous Goods Freight Staged in Marshalling yards
• Fire and equipment inspections of cargo sheds, warehouse and other structures.
• Fire protection duties on cargo and chemical tankers and explosives.
• Commands incident site until arrival of higher authority.
• Handling of all Hazmat and fire equipment.
• Man the fire control room.
• Man fire equipment on board tugs during vessel incidents.
• Standby and inspection of hot work sites.
• Inspection and testing of fire detection, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
• Grain elevator inspections (threat of dust explosions).
• Hot work inspection on vessels, Rail Network, and depot construction sites
• Perform any other function as directed by a person having authority.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications & Experience:  Grade 12  Valid First Aid Level 3 or valid Basic Ambulance Assistants Fire Fighter 1 (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.  Hazmat Awareness (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.  Fire Fighter 2 (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.  Hazmat Operational (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.  Hazmat response technician (SAQA/IFSAC) Accreditation.  Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (NQF 5) Only Internal Applicants will be recognised with at least one of the following qualification * Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (SAESI) or * Intermediate Level Certificate (IFE) or * Fire Officer Certificate issued by old Transnet Training Centres or * National Certificate: Emergency Services Supervision - Fire and Rescue Operations SAQA 64390  Four (4) - Years minimum. experience in Hazmat Fire and Emergency Services environment  Be in possession of a valid driver license (minimum C1) with PrDP and be in a position to drive such a vehicle.  Mentally and Physically Fit.

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Position Purpose

• A Trainee Yard Official will be required to undergo modular training, conduct and successfully complete the required modules as to qualify and certified as a Yard Official.

Position Outputs

• Attend and complete a theoretical Training Program within the required time frame 
• Attend and complete a practical Training Program within the required time frame 
• Develop competency to perform operations and operate equipment as assigned and be accountable for jobs at end of training period. 
• Safely and efficiently accomplish work assignments and goals that are in line with the Training Program, company's strategies and vision.
• Maintain comprehensive records (portfolio of evidence) of all theoretical and practical training experience for use in progressing

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Standard: GRADE 12 
• Must successfully pass a (psychological screening) battery test 
• Must successfully pass relevant to the job level medical test (including eyes and ears) 
• Physically fit 
• Must successfully complete and pass theoretical as well as practical training as a Yard Official

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Position Purpose

• To provide commercial leadership in the commodity team that is responsible for the development and implementation of commodity strategies and other initiatives in delivering the procurement savings target. Overall the Commodity Specialist is responsible for ensuring the continuity and security of supply of the right quality of commodities and services at competitive prices and at minimal contractual risk. The incumbent in this role is required to:Conduct supplier commercial negotiationsRun the tender processEstablish supplier contractsMaintain and administer contracts pertaining to portfolio commoditiesDeveloping portfolio focussed supplier industry key economic indicators and cost models

Position Outputs

• Commodity Strategy Execution:Provide commercial leadership to the commodity team responsible for development and implementation of commodity strategies and cost reduction initiatives;Identify key economic trends on portfolio covered supplier industry;Develop portfolio focused key supplier cost models and update regularly;Provide commercial leadership to commodity team and cross functional value team during the strategy development process;Forecast consumption and usage as input to strategy development;Develop and maintain preferred vendor lists;Develop portfolio focused strategies and tactics for cost containment on strategic contracts implement portfolio specific commodity strategies;Measure portfolio TCO savings performance and supplier performance; andMonitor commodity strategy implementation from a commercial / contract point of view.
• Tendering Process Administration:Design and administer the tender processObtain adjudication power sign-offUndertake and commercial evaluation and adjudication of supplier bids and coordinates technical evaluationAgree suppler negotiation metrics with Commodity Manager and negotiates with successful tenderer in finalising all contract terms and conditions.
• Establish, manage and maintain portfolio strategic Contracts: Manage price and scope changes, amendments and queries Increase contract base by motivating for contract establishment Pro-actively advise the Business Unit on inventory holding levels for commodities subject to statutory and / or other contractual changes Manage and monitor supplier performance against the following criteria, including, Delivery, Product quality, SHE requirements , ISO standards , Responsiveness, Partnering capability, Consumption , Payment
• Commodity Performance Monitoring:Report on portfolio TCO and supplier performance as well as contract performance and efficiencies.Report on portfolio contract performance including: Contract spend and consumption, Contract price escalation performance vs relevant price indices, BEE spend, Report on portfolio contract administration efficiency in line with annually agreed end-user service level agreements (SLA’s), including New contract establishment lead times, Price evaluations, Amendments, Resolution of queries Page 3 Compliance to Policies, Procedures and Standards for Risk Management:Ensure Compliance to relevant legislation and ensure contract management support in terms of archiving, contract price adjustments and correspondence.Implement and monitor compliance on P2P controls framework.Monitor and control system access in terms of user profiles and purchase groups for P2PImplement and monitor Critical Financial controls
• Stakeholder Management:Support the Commodity ManagerBuild sound relationships with end-users, key suppliers and materials managersProvide feedback on performance of value team membersTake responsibility for self-development

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (technical, financial or commercial) is required, or CIPS Level 4A post-graduate business or finance degree or similar would be an added advantageAt least 5 years supply management experience in a large organisation. ORRelevant qualification (NQF 5)6 yrs relevant and solid experience with at least 2 yrs at managerial level or specialist experience.