Job Opportunities at Transnet

Position Purpose
TWO VACANCIES TO BE FILLED FOR CAPE TOWN TERMINALS and RICHARDS BAY TERMINALS

• To manage and coordinate all construction activities on site in order to ensure that the work in progress conforms to the specification, Works Information, Construction Drawings, Special Conditions of Construction, in coordination with the NEC3 contract.
• To manage projects executed by a single or various entity inside or outside Transnet Port Terminals to ensure planning, management, and implementation of projects within scheduled time, cost budget and to the prescribed quality standards.
• To set up site and prepare systems and procedures to manage all construction activities at site compliance with the instruction of the Project Manager.

Position Outputs

• Overall responsibility for managing all construction activities on site, participating in the constructability reviews with Engineering and Design and representing
• Transnet PortTerminals for all Local Authorities, Partners, contractors or vendors.  
• Developing project plans to ensure that desired outputs are delivered in accordance with the agreed schedule.  
• Ensuring that all Environmental, Health, Safety and Security, Quality, Material Management, and Field Engineering Queries are adhered to.  
• Compiling and communicating project reports, informing all site key stakeholders of the progress of the works and of any occurrences in the field that may affect the project.  
• Managing projects in a manner that ensures that projects are completed in line with specifications, on time and within defined budgets.  
• Anticipating and pre-empting project risks to minimise additional cost and ensure timeous completion of projects.
• Overseeing small projects or phases of a larger project to ensure sufficient resources and high levels of functional integration.  
• Ensuring effective project initiation, planning, execution, control and close.  
• Ensuring familiarity with system scope and project objectives and role and function of team members to effectively co-ordinate the activities of the team.  
• Ensure effective Interface between all stakeholders, contractors and departments.  
• Manage Contractors asset register (Tool list & equipment list)  
• Attend daily toolbox talks  
• Ensuring adherence to quality standards.  
• Reviewing project deliverables.  
• Managing project scope and changing control and escalating issues where necessary.  
• Ensuring the complete process of the constructability program is in line with the Project requirements  
• Always ensure adherence to safety  
• Ensure effective project initiation, planning, execution, control and close

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree/ NH Diploma/ BTech in Construction/ Engineering relevant engineering qualification. 
• Min 6 years’ relevant experience, of which at least 2 years at managerial level or specialist experience. 
• Professional engineering registration in South Africa will be advantageous.

Standard Job Requirements 

• Drivers licence code 8 
• Work is normally performed in a typical project site environment 
• Regular travel 
• Own vehicle required

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Position Purpose

• To assess qualitatively and quantitatively workers’ exposure to health risks and find solutions that will eliminate or reduce exposure to acceptable levels in co-operation with partners under the supervision of an occupational hygiene technologist/hygienist.
• To play an integrated role in the success of Occupational Hygiene, providing efficient Occupational Hygiene and quality administrative support to ensure that there is seamless workflow and delivery against tasks delegated.
• To provide occupational hygiene technical support to Transnet Operating Divisions (ODs).
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and management of policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and programmes whilst maintaining their effectiveness and ensuring the provision of high-quality occupational hygiene solutions.

Position Outputs

• Plan and execute the occupational hygiene programme in the allocated area of responsibility.
• Conduct Occupational Hygiene surveys including workplace investigations and reporting on all Occupational Hygiene related activities under the supervision of an Occupational Hygiene Technologist/Hygienist
• Assist in conducting occupational health risk assessments in the workplace.
• Compiling reports, memoranda, presentation documents, agendas, meeting minutes, and other office management activities.
• Prepare reports on the results and findings and analyse and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions under the supervision of an Occupational Hygiene Technologist/Hygienist.
• Provide sound professional advice and judgment on Occupational Hygiene related issues to clients to implement recommendations, corrective and preventive actions to line management.
• Collecting samples during investigations/surveys, including setting up equipment and observing employees being monitored.
• Preparing samples before and after sampling, and for shipment to an external laboratory for analysis.
• Delivering and collecting samples and equipment at the service providers premises.
• Conducting inspection on occupational hygiene equipment, samples and laboratory accessories.
• Maintenance of occupational hygiene laboratory, equipment and sample media/consumables, stored and readily available for conducting the surveys.
• Administrative duties in managing the Quality Management System (according to ISO 17020).
• Compliance with professional bodies and alignment with best practices.
• Assisting in procurement related activities regarding the budgeting process, developing scope of work, loading and follow-up of notifications/requests for quotations/information/purchase requisitions or orders/ acceptance of quotations/payments of invoices.
• Maintaining inventory of consumables and stationery to determine available stock; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders and verifying receipt of supplies
• Co-ordinating Occupational Hygiene surveys bookings.
• Updating and maintaining the Occupational Hygiene programme.
• Assist with the preparation for Occupational Hygiene surveys.
• Assist in monitoring the implementation and compliance across the Operating Divisions (ODs) with the relevant policies/frameworks, processes and procedures.
• Upload documents on TIMS.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene/ Environmental Health/ Ergonomics/ Human Physiology/ Occupational Health is required.
• Legal knowledge certificate in Occupational Hygiene is required.
• Have at least 2 years relevant experience in Occupational Hygiene.
• Registered as an Occupational Hygiene Assistant with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene.
• Additional qualifications and experience in occupational hygiene/ ergonomics/HF training/ improvement projects will be advantageous.

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Position Purpose

• To lead and implement the organisation’s external communication and reputation management strategy.
• To ensure consistent, credible, and strategically aligned engagement with media, government, industry, and public stakeholders.
• The role safeguards and enhances corporate reputation through proactive communication, effective stakeholder positioning, and strategic advisory support to executive leadership.

Position Outputs

• Develop and institutionalise a group-wide external communication and reputation management framework, including governance structures, protocols and standards that ensure consistent, coordinated and strategically aligned messaging across the organisation. 
• Lead and direct integrated reputation management initiatives that strengthen and protect the organisation’s public image across government, industry, media, investor, and community stakeholder environments. 
• Strategically position Chairperson, Group Chief Executive and Executives, including OD CES - as credible industry voices through coordinated public engagements, thought leadership platforms and high-impact external visibility initiatives.
• Align external communication priorities with organisational strategy — by providing structured communication support to key stakeholder interfaces, including Shareholder representatives, government relations, customers, investors/bondholders, and corporate social investment initiatives. 
• Ensure consistency and coherence of external messaging across Group functions and operating divisions through coordinated planning, communication matrices, and alignment mechanisms with divisional communication teams and brand management functions. 
• Strengthen and manage strategic media relationships to proactively shape public narrative, enhance positive coverage, and ensure effective response to reputational risks and emerging issues. 
• Enhance the organisation’s public relations and external communication capability through standards, spokesperson development, communication audits, and continuous improvement of communication tools and platforms.
• Provide effective leadership and governance of the external communications function, including management of people, budgets, service providers, and performance delivery against agreed reputation and communication objectives. 
• Develop an external communications matrix for Transnet and key projects - positioning relations according to the level of influence, impact or enhancement they may provide to the business or its projects. 
• Represent Transnet in various forums to enhance the company's image. 
• Coordinate with communications managers in the divisions to ensure alignment of external messaging. 
• Identify and engage with key media outlet to ensure targeted messaging for Transnet matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Marketing or a related field.  A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in corporate communications, external communications, media relations, or reputation management within a large and complex organisational environment.  At least 3-5 years in a senior management role, with responsibility for strategic communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.  Demonstrated experience in managing high-profile reputational issues, media engagement, and executive communications.  Professional certification in Copy Writing, Creative Writing or Languages Project Management or Leadership programmes will be an added advantage. Skills Required:  Strong strategic communication and reputation management capability.  Advanced media relations and public narrative management skills.  Excellent writing, editing, and message development capability for executive and public audiences. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across government, industry, media, and executive environments. Proficiency in digital communication platforms, media monitoring tools, and communication analytics. Ability to interpret organisational strategy and translate it into clear external messaging. Crisis and issues communication management capability. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical, judgement capability and problem-solving abilities in managing sensitive communication matters.. Strong project and programme management capability. Standard Job Requirements: Driver’s license code 08 Travel as required and approved Availability to respond outside normal working hours during crises or high-priority communication events.

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Position Purpose

• To provide strategic leadership in the development and management of the organisation’s brand and marketing and corporate event function
• To ensure a strong, consistent corporate identity that enhances reputation, strengthens stakeholder engagement, supports market positioning, and advances organisational objectives.
• The role drives integrated marketing communication, branding, and event strategies that position the organisation effectively across key markets and stakeholder environments while aligning with corporate strategy and values.

Position Outputs

• Brand Management and governance: Develop and institutionalise comprehensive brand strategy that strengthens brand equity visibility, and organisational positioning. Establish and enforce brand governance frameworks, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistent application across the organisation and external partners. Integrated Marketing Strategy:Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies aligned to organisational priorities, commercial objectives, and stakeholder engagement goals.Translate business strategy into targeted marketing initiatives that enhance organisational competitiveness and reputation. Campaigns and Programme Management: Direct the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns, across digital, print, media, and experiential platforms to maximise reach, engagement, and impact. Ensure campaigns are insight-driven, measurable, and aligned with brand positioning
• Corporate Events and Experiential Marketing:Provide strategic oversight of corporate events, exhibitions, launches, conferences, and stakeholder engagements as platforms to enhance brand visibility and organisational reputation. 8. Ensure events support strategic messaging, stakeholder positioning, and brand experience objectives. Establish governance and standards for event management across the organisation to ensure consistency, quality, and brand alignment. Market Intelligence and Insights: Drive the use of market research, stakeholder insights, and performance analytics to inform marketing and brand strategies. Monitor industry trends and competitive positioning to identify risks and opportunities.
• Digital Brand Presence Provide strategic oversight of digital marketing initiatives to strengthen online visibility, stakeholder engagement, and brand relevance across digital platforms. Ensure optimisation of digital channels through performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder and Partnership Alignment:  Collaborate with internal business units, operating divisions, and corporate functions to align marketing and event initiatives with organisational priorities. Manage relationships with brand and advertising agencies, event partners, and service providers to deliver integrated brand and marketing solutions. Performance Measurement and Leadership Establish performance measurement frameworks to assess marketing, brand, and event effectiveness and return on investment. Lead and develop the brand, marketing, and events team while managing budgets, resources, and service providers to deliver high-performance outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, or Communication, Brand Management or a related field.  A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in brand management, marketing or integrated communication.  At least 3-5 years in a senior management role.  Experience overseeing large-scale corporate events or experiential marketing initiatives will be advantageous.  Certificate in Copy Writing, Creative Writing or Languages Project Management, Event Managements or Leadership programmes will be an added advantage Skills Required:  Strong understanding of branding, marketing principles, and market dynamics.  Proficiency in digital marketing and integrated campaign management  Event strategy and experiential marketing oversight.  Excellent leadership and team management skills.  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.  Ability to think strategically and execute effectively.  Strategic planning and execution capability.