Job Vacancies at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

• The successful incumbent will manager, integrate and maintain SANRAL's tolling systems (hardware and software) nationally, to ensure efficient and effective toll collection and operations, and minimise toll system failures. It includes national toll plazas and ORT (electronic tolling).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• B.Eng / B.Sc in Electronic Engineering or BSc in Information Management or equivalent.
• Registration with ECSA or another Professional Body recognised by South Africa
• 15 years minimum relevant working experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in tolling systems
• Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, maintenance and management of major IT systems.

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of toll management systems (software and hardware), traffic management systems and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
• Extensive knowledge of road/transport operations, including relevant industry standards, specifications and legislation
• Knowledge of tolling management, operations and issues in the tolling environment
• Demonstrate exceptional technical expertise and be able to advise SANRAL on IT related technical decision making

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business owner for tolling systems

• Act as the business owner for all tolling systems nationally
• Identify opportunities to improve/enhance the toll systems
• Log demand for new software, upgrades (asset replacement) or change requests for toll system enhancements (e.g. additional hardware integration)
• Support the Road Network System Specialist and ICT with planning activities such as feasibility studies, assessments, concept of operation documents etc.
• Document business requirements for new tolling systems, upgrades or enhancements to existing systems
• Develop business cases (if required) for toll system projects which outline the project objectives, investment required, expected benefits and identifying the critical success factors
• Oversee and evaluate designs and specifications
• Oversee the integration between road-side systems and SAP BRIM solution

Toll systems contract and project management

• Prepare tender documentation for the procurement of tolling systems in line with project requirements and SANRAL’s procurement policies
• Perform project management activities such as preparing and monitoring budgets, tracking progress against project plans, preparing management reports etc

Toll system management and oversight

• Ensure that tolling systems (software and hardware) are well maintained and comply with technical and quality standards
• Monitor the performance and output of the toll systems to identify issues and/or opportunities to improve performance
• Identify risks that could impact the efficient and effective operation of the toll systems and develop appropriate actions and risk response plans to mitigate them
• Oversee the collection, analysis and reporting of information related to the performance of toll operations and maintenance contracts

Toll system technical advisory & support

• Provide technical system toll system support on all SANRAL projects that involves toll facility development and operations (for both CTROM and ORT)
• Provide technical toll system advisory services externally when required
• Provide detailed comments on all system design, operations and maintenance related documents
• Investigate and resolve any queries from internal stakeholders related to the toll systems
• Support with training on toll systems when required
• Proactively research and identify applicable new technologies
• Develop and maintain toll system policies and specifications, including interoperability with other authorities and operators
• Participate in the relevant functional working groups for tolling within SANRAL / Nationally / Internationally as and when required

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POSITION OBJECTIVE

• The SCM Officer will be responsible to ensure organisation-wide compliance to SCM processes and related policies and procedures; and to provide guidance and support to employees on SCM-related activities.                             

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF 7 as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing / Public Administration / Finance / Civil Engineering.
• At least five years post-qualification experience in a procurement / SCM environment.
• Knowledge of public procurement systems including the legal framework of the various regulatory institutions responsible for procurement and transformation for both engineering and corporate procurement.

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Relevant industry knowledge in Engineering / Construction will be an added advantage.

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to prepare and present findings in written and oral form.
• Knowledge of public procurement systems including the legal framework of the various regulatory institutions responsible for procurement and transformation for both infrastructure (construction and engineering consultants) projects and general goods / services procurement.
• Knowledge and understanding of CIDB Act and Regulations, B-BBEEA, PPPFA and its Regulations, FIDPM.
• Good understanding of critical linkages and relationship between the business operational objectives and procurement models. Skills and knowledge of construction procurement will be an added advantage.
• Good verbal and communication skills.
• Good computer skills (MS Word and MS Excel).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operation and reporting on the SCM Committee System

• Develop and maintain guidelines for the effective operation of the SCM Committee System.
• Development of procedure and processes to guide compliance to the legislative requirements for:
• Bid Specification Committees’
• Bid Evaluation Committees’
• Bid Adjudication Committees’
• Development of reports for information on the performance of the Bid Committees.

Review procurement proforma document templates, review/draft award memo templates

• Review procurement proforma document templates, review/draft award memo templates and ensure that they are drafted in accordance with procurement. regulations and SANRAL supply chain management (SCM) policies and procedures.
• Coordinate updated / amended proforma document templates and award memo templates for approval by the delegated authority.
• Review and analyse the impact of changes to procurement proforma document templates, review/draft award memo templates on the performance of the SCM Unit.
• Engagement with regional and head office staff and management on procurement proforma document templates, review/draft award memo templates amendments.

Maintenance of the SCM operational risk register

• Identify annual SCM operational risks; allocate control measures. 
• Monthly workshop and update of the operational risk register.
• Major effectiveness of control measures.
• Undertake annual Risk Control Self-Assessment on the SCM operational risk register.  
• Chair Bid Specification Committee for non-engineering.

Liaise with National Treasury

• Ongoing liaison with National Treasury on procurement matters including submission of annual procurement plan, quarterly reports, monthly reports.

Auditing and quality control – undertake procurement spot audit.

• Undertake procurement spot audit across SANRAL head and regional offices to ensure compliance procurement is undertaken in line with procurement regulations and SANRAL supply chain management (SCM) policies and procedures.
• Implement measures to identify and correct irregular expenditure.
• Ensure compliance to sound procurement practices.
• Development of reports for information on the control initiatives.
• Advisory and stakeholder management services

Communication of SCM information to:

•  Internal stakeholders
• External stakeholders
• Advice, guidance and support in the procurement and selection methods to:
• Internal stakeholders
• External stakeholders

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Short Description

• The Media Relations Manager will work closely with the media to inform the public about the organization's mission, policies and practices in a positive, consistent and credible manner. The incumbent will coordinate directly with the people responsible for producing the news and features in the mass media. The goal of media relations is to maximize positive coverage in the mass media without paying for it directly through advertising.

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree at an NQF level 7 in Public Relations, Journalism, English, Communications or related fields such as Marketing, Advertising and Social/Digital Media. An equivalent qualification in social sciences will also be considered.

Certifications

• Registration with a professional body is not a requirement but will be taken into account.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to travel

Physical Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in any of the following fields: media relations, journalism, or public relations.

Skills and competencies

• Social media savvy

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare articles and press releases for the media.
• Cultivate and enhance collaborative working relationships with the press and publicity community.
• Ensure the organization protects and promotes its image in a proper, coordinated, and consistent manner.
• Gather and disseminate timely information to press/media
• Assemble press kits.
• Convey media inquiries via appropriate channels within and coordinate efforts of fact-finding for media queries.
• Create and manage effective communication channels.
• Detect, through media monitoring, public relations issues as they emerge and address them directly.
• Establishing and maintaining controls within the Media Relations portfolio to ensure there are no audit findings or repeat audit findings.
• Implement continuous mitigating activities against possible negative reputation.
• Manage and supervise media events along with initiatives defining company story.
• Managing the PR agency to ensure that it delivers according to expectations as stated in the SLA.
• Monitor media coverage that can negatively affect the organization’s reputation.
• Monitoring the budget monthly and quarterly to ensure expenditure does not exceed budget.
• Monthly and quarterly forecasting of expenditure.
• Monthly financial reports (expenditure versus budget).
• Perform as media spokesperson as supervised by the General Manager: Communications & Marketing as and when required.
• Propose ideas proactively for media pitches to stimulate media coverage.
• Providing clear briefs to the appointed PR agency.
• Research, write and edit briefing materials.
• Work with Senior Management to prepare and plan for strategic crisis communications.
• Work with other communications portfolio managers in an integrated approach to achieve optimal results for the organization.
• Working with the appointed PR agency to develop and implement a media relations strategy and plans.

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POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To ensure efficient and professional recruitment processes are followed in accordance with SANRAL’s recruitment policy and procedures as well as all prevailing recruitment regulatory frameworks. Solid understanding of the recruitment environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A National Diploma or equivalent in Human Resource Management at an NQF level 6 level.
• At least 3 years’ experience in HR Recruitment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment

• Monitor and manage recruitment budget
• Monitor and manage workforce plans, ensure alignment with the budget, employment equity plan and human capital policy.
• Manage day-to-day national recruitment processes ensuring that recruitment needs meet business objectives.
• Ensure standardised recruitment processes and compliance to HR policy and associated recruitment regulatory framework, codes of good practice in recruitment, talent pipelining and workforce planning, across all SANRAL offices. 
• Ensure that recruitment procedure and selection documentation is completed from commencement of recruitment process to completion.
• Serve as primary liaison with recruitment providers and online recruitment portal support personnel. 
• Ensure that all necessary employment screening is conducted in line with SANRAL’s recruitment policy.
• Conduct the entire recruitment process for SANRAL HO, including but not limited to:
  • Prepare job adverts
  • Submit role specifications on SANRAL’s applicable external and internal job advertising platforms.
  • Extend invitations to candidates to be interviewed.
  • Facilitate interviewing panel
  • Arrange interviews
  • Prepare offers for successful candidates
  • Draft regret letters and send them to unsuccessful candidates.

Recruitment Reporting

• Ensure all HR records in relation recruitment processes are maintained.
• Present key HR metrics and initiatives to the HR Cluster at cluster meetings on a monthly basis.
• Strive for continuous improvement of HR processes.
• Provide input into workforce plan quarterly to support the business objectives.
• Provide input for the monthly and quarterly reporting
• Manage national recruitment contracts (recruitment agencies contract, verification contract, assessment contract).

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POSITION OBJECTIVE:

• The Toll Network Manager is responsible for the strategic management, direction an oversight of the toll operations (CTROM & ORT) as well as the management of toll concessions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A B. Eng / Bsc in Civil Engineering
• At least ten years working experience in the road / transport industry.
• At least five years working experience in Toll Management and operations.
• At least five years senior management experience.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• Must be registered with SACPCMP.

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Extensive civil engineering/road operations expertise and established credibility, including knowledge of the relevant industry and legislative standards and specifications.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of tolling management, operations and issues in the tolling environment (for both CTROM and ORT).
• Understanding and knowledge of the technology that enables toll operations, as well as Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Traffic Management Systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of the local governmental landscape and the regulatory and legislative operating environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Toll strategy, planning & policy development

• Develop and maintain toll strategy models
• Responsible for toll network planning including strategic toll route and project identification, financial feasibility of toll projects (including Loan Supportable by Revenue model), economic and social impact assessments etc.
• Manage toll declaration processes
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to toll, road funding and business development that are workable within economic and political environment
• Identify business development opportunities, in conjunction with Business Development, related to SANRAL legislation and policies

Toll Advisory Services & support

• Provide technical toll advisory services (related to both CTROM and Open Road Tolling) on SANRAL projects across the regions and recommend appropriate solutions when required
• Provide specialist support to other African countries related to toll and transportation matters in terms of SANRAL’s business development strategy
• Assist policy makers (Dept. of Transport/National Treasury) with the development of best practices for user pay road funding options
• Act as the chair for relevant tolling functional working group within SANRAL / Nationally / Internationally as and when required
• Monitor the performance of individuals in the Tolling division and provide feedback to enable professional growth

Toll Operations management & oversight

• Review and approve tender documentation for the appointment of consultants and contractors. Liaise with Supply Chain Management during the evaluation of responses.
• Oversee management of CTROM and ORT contracts to ensure effective contract management
• Monitor performance of toll projects
• Manage audit findings and ensure timeous and accurate responses to queries
• Monitor financial performance to ensure the toll projects remain financially feasible and within budget
• Review and approve payment certificates

Toll concessions management

• Day to day management of SANRAL toll concessions as Implementing Authority (IA) representative
• Develop, negotiate and finalise toll concession contracts
• Monitor compliance in terms concession requirements, and resolve contractual concession and Independent Engineer (IE) matters
• Review and approve all designs submitted by the Concessionaire for improvements, rehabilitations and new construction
• Evaluation and monitoring of concession financial model
• Manage and review information submitted by Concessionaire and prepare management reports
• Manage the transition back to SANRAL at the end of concession contracts
• Manage existing unsolicited bids
• Identify and assess potential new PPP’s (local and international) in line with SANRAL’s policy

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POSITION OBJECTIVE:

• The successful incumbent will, together with the Executives, formulate the road network information required to establish single and multi-year expenditure requirements and report on network performance, and to enhance and maintain an integrated road network management information system (ITIS) to ensure pursuance of SANRAL's objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering
• At least five years’ experience in road asset management
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• Certified as HDM-4 User

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• A Master’s in Civil / Pavement / Transportation Engineering will be an added advantage.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Experience in generation network maintenance plans using HDM-4
• Knowledge and experience in application of ISO 55000 Asset Management Procedures
• Knowledge and experience in COTO TRH/TMH Traffic Guidelines
• Exposure in Asset Management within the public sector and/or SOE’s
• Information Technology skills – Advance MS Excel Skills / Traffic Planning Software
• Ability to manage a varied and complex workload.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning (Road Asset Management)

• Maintain SANRAL’s Strategic Road Asset Management Policy aligned to ISO 55000 
• Maintain SANRAL’s Road Asset Management Plan
• Ensure that SANRAL Integrated Transportation Information System is aligned with ISO 55000 requirements.

Road Asset Management Design (policies & standards)

• Develop the SANRAL’s/RSA policies and standards (COTO TRH/TMH) for the collection, validation and analysis of road network performance data and pavement design pro-actively an in response to broad industry demand.

Road Asset Information and collection and validation

• Maintain SANRAL’s network classification according to TRH26 road classification.
• Manage and administer the collection and validation of information related to road network condition and other operational issues according to SANRAL policies and standards.
• Manage the operation, maintenance and upgrade of SANRAL’s Road Survey vehicles.

Road Asset Information analysis and reporting

• Integrate and analyse all information to identify needs, establish single and multi-year expenditure requirements (rolling works programme) and report on road network asset performance.
• Prepare quarterly reports on network performance and budget expenditure trends.
• Prepare annual Medium-Term Expenditure Framework submissions to the National Treasury

Integrated Transportation Information System (ITIS) Management

• Manage and administer all facets of SANRAL’s ITIS Solution through liaison with users, rectifying identified errors and implementing identified enhancements to ensure effective pursuance of the organisation’s objectives.
• Management of Consultants.

Incumbent will also be responsible for:

• Risk management and audit
• Technical Support Services (local and international relationships)
• Manage and administer SANRAL’s Asset Management research focus area

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

•  A Bachelor of Project Management / Office Administration or equivalent relevant qualification.
•  3 years experience construction projects administration
•  Good command of English.
•  Works well under pressure.
•  Ability to remain calm in volatile situations.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

• To provide professional project administrative support across multiple projects to a centralized Project Team whilst developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with all SANRAL stakeholders to ensure required business results. 

ADVANTAGEOUS

•  A postgraduate qualification in Project Management/ Office Administration or equivalent relevant qualification.
•  A valid driver license
•  Ability to manage stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
•  Multilingual in any two vernacular languages.

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Capturing the applications received towards establishment of the N2 and N3 program database.
•  Providing required administration support on the daily and monthly reporting updates pertaining to the N2 and N3 upgrade.
•  Scheduling and managing weekly/monthly progress meetings for the 10 and 14 packages on this N2/N3 Program (Providing oversight on program diary)
•  Taking minutes at progress meetings and keeping record of such minutes.
•  Scheduling Project Liaison Committee meetings and providing required administration support such as coordinating committee meeting attendance/securing meeting venues, etc
•  Keeping record of each construction contract progress and record of issues pertaining to each construction package
•  Providing all other administration duties required on the N2 and N3 upgrade program
•  Provide limited technical input on projects when the project manager is not available;
•  Coordinating logistics for project meetings;
•  Attend to public queries;
•  Ensure continuous professionalism with staff and stakeholders;
•  Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders, 
•  Updating internal and AG audit checklists to ensure project is audit ready;
•  Circulation of design reports and draft tender documents to project managers and regional specialists, capturing of comments and filing of the final reports/documents.
•   Accurate and proficient uploading of documents and drawings to EDMS from project inception to close-out 
•  Maintain relevant databases for project related information including milestones and expenditure, e.g. updating spreadsheets for contract details, claims, variance reporting.
•  Ensure correct profiling of documents on EDMS;
•  Ensure proper filing of all memos and correspondence in project file

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POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The incumbent will maintain an effective, efficient and transparent Fraud Risk Management and internal control system. Coordinate the regional fraud risk management function and facilitate risk management methodologies and techniques to support the anti-fraud and corruption policy and frameworks efficiently in the area of responsibility.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in risk management or similar relevant qualification at an NQF level 7.
• At least five years of relevant experience in fraud investigations, and development of fraud risk prevention plans, frameworks and policies.
• Three years of the above experience must be at a supervisory level.
• Must be a Certified Fraud Examiner.

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Experience in forensic investigations.
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners membership.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Solid knowledge of the following:

Legislative and regulatory framework:

• Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA)
• Treasury Regulations and guidelines
• Public Sector Risk Management Framework
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 5 of 2000 (“PPPFA”), Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act

Departmental policies and procedures:

• Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and departmental anti-corruption measures
• Medium Term Strategic Framework (government priorities)

ERM concepts, frameworks and methodologies:

• King Report on Corporate Governance (IV)
• ISO 31000 fraud risk standards
• Fraud risk methodologies and compliance management methodologies
• Good interpersonal skills, people skills, organising and communication skills.
• The ability to exhibit objective and accurate judgment and work well under pressure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Fraud Risk Management

• Develop a fraud risk management framework and approach for the organisation.
• Ensure annual review and implementation of the anti-fraud risk and corruption policy.
• Ensure annual review and implementation of the fraud prevention plans.
• Align fraud risk activities and processes with quality systems in existence.
• Attend MANCO, ARC and Board meetings as and when required.

Operational Fraud Risk Management

• Manage and carry out fraud risk assessments, fraud risk investigations and manage the tip offs / fraud hotline process.
• Provide education and awareness on the organisation’s anti-fraud and corruption policy as well as fraud risk frameworks.
• Responsible for recommendations of proactive fraud risk management decisions at an operational level.
• Follow up with line management on the implementation of all investigation report recommendations.
• Project management of forensic investigations contracts.

Fraud risk evaluation and reporting

• Facilitate and manage the development of a fraud risk register for the organization.
• Develop fraud risk monitoring plan for the organisation.
• Prepare fraud risk reports for relevant stakeholders, including MANCO, ARC and Board.
• Facilitate annual fraud risk control self-assessment of the organisation.
• Provide Advisory and support services to the regional managers and heads of departments regarding fraud risk management matters.