Job Opportunities at Transnet

Position Purpose

• Transnet Engineering is looking for dynamic and recently qualified graduates for a two-year programme (24 months programme).
• This programme will provide the incumbents with relevant workplace experience through a structured learning programme and organizational support.

Position Outputs

•  Delivering specific tasks within a work-stream/department
• As a Young-Professional-In-Training, your responsibilities include shadowing various staff members, participating in learning experiences, attending meetings and workshops, with exposure to other working functions within the department to gain practical experience on the following deliverables: - Communicate with customers to ensure a clear understanding of their needs, including level of urgency as well as keep them updated on a regular basis on the progress of their requirements. - Serve as the central contact point for supplier and end user queries and ensure that queries are addressed in a satisfactory and timeous manner. - Provide general administrative, research and assistance. - Execute project work effectively and efficiently as an individual and collaboratively. - Produce quality work that can be used as input to develop most appropriate project solutions for the client.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma (NQF 6) / Degree in Information Technology / Information Systems. / Computer Science or related.  
• Must be a South African Citizen.  
• Up to 1 Year relevant experience.  
• Ages between 18 - 35 years.  
• Preference will be given to applicants living with disabilities and Women in line with Transnet Employment Equity objectives.

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Position Purpose

• The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, installation, repair of all telecommunications equipment and infrastructure used by Transnet, i.e. fibre optic networks and associated equipment, copper cable networks and associated equipment, etc. The incumbent will lead a telecommunications team at his/her respective depot and report to the Technical Manager.

Position Outputs

• Conduct scheduled routine preventative maintenance on all telecommunications networks and peripheral equipment as per MICA and/or SLA
• Conduct remedial maintenance as identified and required on all telecommunications networks and peripheral equipment including analysing fault patterns and trends.
• Restore and effect repairs on all reported faulty telecommunication networks and peripheral equipment.
• Install and upgrade telecommunications infrastructure to comply with the required technical standards.
• Supervise team and conduct regular meetings to ensure effective use of the resources and safe working procedures.
• Proactively supervise Transnet risk program in accordance with Transnet’s Safety policies and standards.
• Complete reports, i.e MICA, maintenance, technical, vehicle, overtime, fault and open notification, to monitor, control and complete administration processes of above tasks.
• Ensure ILP (Individual Learning Plan) and IDP (Individual Development Plan) for subordinates is identified, scheduled and executed.
• Ensure self-development plans (ILP/IDP) are effected as well as proactively keeping abreast of new telecommunications technologies.
• Maintain and complete all necessary documentation i.e. site files and records, safety documentation, work recording documentation, MICA, maintenance, technical, vehicle, overtime, fault and open notification, to monitor
• Communicate all actions regularly with the Technical Manager

Qualifications and Experience

•  T3/T4 qualification/National Diploma (electronics) or exempted according to letter SM (3). 22/22 dated 28 December 1990  Registrable with ECSA will be an added advantage.  2 years’ experience in Telecommunication Transmission, this is over and above the training period.  Be in possession of a valid (Code EB) driver’s licence.  C-Green certification is an added advantage  Fall protection & Fall Arrest  First Aid (level 2)

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Position Purpose

• To support the implementation of Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), Enterprise and Supplier Development ("ESD"), Preferential Procurement and Localisation strategy aligned to the broader national policy and regulatory framework. 
• To liaise with supply chain community across Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager ("TRIM") to support the implementation, monitoring and reporting of BBBEE, ESD.
• To support the training initiatives for Supplier development to drive compliance within TRIM. 
• To track, monitor and report on BBBEE, ESD expenditure, as well as imported spend and local content. 
• Supports the execution of the integrated Supply Chain Management strategy (iSCM), specifically through participation in the Supplier Development Centre of Excellence (SDCOE).

Position Outputs

•  Conduct research to support the development of Localisation, BBBEE, ESD opportunities within TRIM;  Support the BBBEE, Enterprise Development & Supplier Development Managers in embedding BBBEE, ESD strategies within TRIM; and  Conduct analysis to support Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD), Preferential Procurement (PP) Localisation opportunity identification with strategic suppliers.  Support ESD & BBBEE strategies and process development; policies and procedures formulation;  Support the training initiatives within TRIM; and  Support commodity-specific initiatives in respect of BBBEE, ESD and Localisation.  Track BBBEE, ESD and Localisation strategy and policy implementation within TRIM;  Assist with monthly compilation of BBBEE, ESD dashboard; and  Collate information and compile reports on BBBEE, ESD and Localisation activities within Division.  Collate success stories and learnings on BBBEE, ESD and Localisation.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant bachelor's degree (commercial) is required or CIPS Level 4  Unless the applicant can demonstrate that he/she has developed the necessary competencies through experience,  5 years' experience in a supply management function, ESD, Localisation or BBBEE strategy development

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Position Purpose

• The Engineering Manager - Reliability, Planning and Engineering Services is accountable for providing technical direction, advise, leadership and management to the Reliability Management, Maintenance Planning and Engineering Services section, through developing, improving and implementing effective and efficient maintenance work management (Planning, Scheduling, Coordinating, Tracking Controlling and Reporting); maintenance performance measurement (KPls); maintenance strategy optimization (Maintenance Plans) and inspections to enhance or improve plant, equipment, machinery and facility Safety, Operability, Maintainability, Availability, and Reliability (SOMAR).

Position Outputs

• Develop, implement and coordinate the execution strategy and plans for Reliability Management, Maintenance Planning and Engineering Services section to ensure the effective and efficient planning, scheduling, coordination, tracking, inspection and reporting on maintenance, shutdowns and refurbishments at Transnet Port Terminals.
• Budget compilation, forecasting, cost optimization and control.
• Develop, review, update, implement, enforce and maintain the maintenance planning systems and processes to support scheduled maintenance (Systems to support weekly, monthly and yearly maintenance plans).
• Develop, review, update, implement and maintain Key Performance Indicators (metrics).
• Develop and implement maintenance reporting, data capturing and history recording system or process and ensure compliance to the system.
• Develop, review, update, monitor and coordinate team members' performance scorecards and development of learning and growth plans, provide ongoing coaching and handle personnel related queries to ensure good performance delivery, retention and talent development.
• Liaise with other plant support disciplines and production area teams and provide advice and assistance to internal and external customers regarding maintenance planning, scheduling and inspection requests or queries.
• Develop, review, update, implement and maintain the reliability management and maintenance work management (planning, scheduling, coordinating, tracking, reporting, and inspections) work procedures, standards, norms and specifications.
• Conduct research, assessment or benchmark within reliability management and maintenance planning industry and implement initiatives to ensure that Transnet
• Port Terminals keeps up to date with the latest trends.
• Develop and implement root-cause failure analysis (RFA) methodology and I or system and ensure compliance to the system.
• Develop maintenance auditing system and process and ensure that maintenance audits (internal and external) are performed.
• Develop, maintain and implement maintenance plan improvement system and/or process (Reliability Centred Maintenance etc.)
•  Alignment of TPT maintenance and reliability quality specifications to the international best practice and codes to ensure latest technology and standards are incorporated
•  Develop, implement, communicate and maintain Quality System for maintenance, reliability, shutdowns and refurbishments.
• Compilation, review and management of maintenance contracts.
• Coordinate and manage compilation, review and approval of legal appointments for maintenance and reliability functions.
• Develop, implement and maintain systems and processes to ensure statutory and technical assurance compliance (Code of Practice, Occupational Health and Safety act, internal and external audits).

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc Degree / BEng. Degree / BTech Degree / National Diploma (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Industrial Engineering/ Technology). Registration with ECSA will be advantageous .. Certified Reliability Engineer / Leader will be advantageous. Certificate in Maintenance Practice / Maintenance Management will be advantageous. Advanced Certificate in Maintenance Planning and Scheduling will be advantageous. Management Development Programme (MOP) or Management / Business qualification will be advantageous. 8 - 10 Minimum Years: - as a Maintenance Planning Supervisor/ Superintendent. -in Reliability Management / Engineering - outage / turnaround / Shutdown experience in heavy Mechanical environment.