Latest Job Opportunities at Transnet

Position Outputs

• Align to Cost Recovery project strategy.
• Evaluate historic contracts and payments to identify focus areas where there are high probabilities of contractor overcharge.
• Develop and obtain approval on plan and approach to Cost Recovery project.
• Direct QS on the project approach to cost recovery methodologies.
• Review reports, spreadsheets and calculations compiled by QS on the Cost Recovery project.
• Compile memos, position papers, etc. and obtain approval thereof on the articulation of the contractual arguments of the Cost Recovery project.
• Participate and engage with legal counsel, both internal and external to TPL where required.
• Assist the PMO Leads in the improvement of existing or future contracting strategies based on lessons learnt from Cost Recovery project.
• Assist the PMO Leads in Quantity Surveying and Contract Management strategies and methodologies.
• Assist in other Quantity Surveying and Contract Management matters within the Estimating & QS department.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Able to perform cost planning, value engineering, value management, cost benefit analysis, life-cycle costing, risk analysis, tendering, valuation, change control, dispute resolution, claims management, cost estimation and value for money assessments.

Qualifications and Experience

• B/B.Sc Degree or higher specialising in Quantity Surveying.
• Professional Registration with the SA Council of Quantity Surveying Professionals Experience
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on large multidisciplinary construction / engineering projects.
• Experience within the hydrocarbon/ Petro-chemical industry is preferred.
• Environmental project experience is beneficial OR If the incumbent holds a BTech/ Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying the experience requirement is a minimum of 10 years

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Position Purpose

• Safeguard Transnet and ICT’s interests and reputation by protecting the organisation’s computer network from internal and external threats.
• Provide security thought leadership on core security questions facing the organisation (i.e. data protection, identity and access management, digital security, data privacy, confidentiality, integrity, device protection, cloud security, availability, etc.) based on leading security practices.

Position Outputs

• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to security toolsets and processes.
• Lead and assist in the evaluation and, architecture, design, planning, implementation and support of security solutions.
• Perform risk analysis relating to strategic technologies initiatives.
• Provide guidance and architecture review of proposed security and business functions.
• Identify and develop new security architecture standards for strategic initiatives such as cloud adoption, digital transformation, etc.
• Serve as an information/cyber security subject matter expert.
• Responsible for developing recommending and executing strategic and tactical business and technology roadmaps in conjunction with business partners and strategy teams.
• Produce technical reports and presentations on enterprise security approach and solutions.
• Stay abreast of current IT and security industry trends, emerging security technologies, and best practices throughout the rail, port and pipeline industries.
• Lead and manage the development of Information/Cyber Security Architecture standards and design patterns.

Qualifications and Experience

Job Requirements:

• Honours degree in IT related field
• 10 years in IT/cyber security
• Relevant certification such as CISSP, CCSP.
• Architecture related certification such as SABSA or TOGAF
• ITIL or COBIT certification.

Standard Job Requirements:

• Driver’s license code 08
• Travel as required by the business

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Position Purpose

• The purpose of the Graduate Internship Programme is to work under supervision of a professionally qualified individual, in order to gain experience through a structured 24-month training programme.
• The programme seeks to place the graduate intern in specific areas within TNPA (Head Office) according to their academic background, career aspirations and business requirements.

Position Outputs

• Follow a structured training programme.
• Undergo performance reviews and assessments.
• Perform all duties as contained in his/her development programme, as well as which s/he may reasonably be required to perform by Transnet National Ports Authority (Head Office).

Qualifications and Experience

Security Department:

• National Diploma/ Degree in Security Management/Criminology/Law Enforcement/ Electronic Information Security/Security Technology - Ngqura-HQ 18-35 years old
• South African Citizen
• People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
• No work experience within the field of study.

NB: FOR ALL NGQURA – HQ INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME, PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITHIN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE.

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Position Purpose

• Responsible for performing all technical maintenance activities as determined in the Maintenance Schedule and recording of all discrepancies identified during the required inspection operations.
• Certifying maintenance release of all technical work when authorised.  
• Ensuring the provision of an airworthy aircraft, complying with manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and TNPA processes and procedures.
• Ensuring that high safety standards are adhered to at all times to mitigate risks associated with aviation operations.

Position Outputs

• Perform all mandatory periodic inspections (MPI) on TNPA aircraft as determined by local authority and equipment manufacturer.
• Rectify all technical defects in accordance with approved procedures.
• Ensure airworthiness and readiness of TNPA aircraft for efficient service delivery.
• Record all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken as a result of work accomplished.
• Maintain sound technical practices.
• Thorough knowledge and application of the requirements of the Manual of Procedures, CAR’s of 2011, Approved Schedules, Manufacturers Manuals Airworthiness Directives and Airworthiness Notices.
• Accurate trouble isolation of defects and rectification.
• Certify own work and as well as countersigning work of other engineers as well as junior engineers in training.
• Maintain vigilance at all times for discrepancies, which may occur during operation of aircraft and rectify them correctly in the shortest possible time.
• Hold current AME license with ratings applicable to TNPA aircraft.
• Ensure that TNPA aircraft have valid and correct technical documentation at all times.
• Maintain sound technical practices at all times and adhere to airworthiness codes.
• Log all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken and work accomplished.
• Ensure optimum ground support for TNPA aircraft.
• Carry out pre-flight and after-flight inspections on every flight mission.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license (AME) rated on rotorcraft.
• Rotorcraft general and turbine engine certification.
• Trade certification.
• 3 years aircraft maintenance experience.
• AME rating(s) on twin-turbine helicopters will be an added advantage.
• Management qualification will be an added advantage.

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Position Purpose

• Responsible for performing all avionic & technical maintenance activities as determined in the Maintenance Schedule and recording of all discrepancies identified during the required inspection operations. 
• Certifying maintenance release of all avionics work as per TNPA and regulator authorisations.
• Ensuring the provision of airworthy aircraft, complying with manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and TNPA processes and procedures.

Position Outputs

• Perform all Avionics technical maintenance activities as determined in the Maintenance Schedule and when necessary, record all discrepancies identified during the required inspection operations.
• Signs maintenance release of all avionic work when authorised.
• Ensure provision of an airworthy aircraft, complying with manufacturers, regulatory authority, and TNPA standards to the customer.
• Maintain high technical standards and readiness of TNPA aircraft for efficient service delivery.
• Record all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken as a result of work accomplished.
• Maintain sound technical practices that include systematic troubleshooting to determine aircraft malfunctions and rectification.
• Perform all maintenance activities (including compass swings, radio, instrumentation, electrical cabling and modifications) as determined in the Approved Schedule and when necessary record all discrepancies identified during the required inspection process for analysis.
• Thorough knowledge and application of the requirements of the Manual of Procedures, CAR’s of 2011, SAMSA regulations, Approved Schedules, Manufacturers Manuals Airworthiness Directives and Airworthiness Notices.
• Accurate isolation of defects and corrective action planning.
• Certify own work and as well as countersigning work of other engineers as well as junior engineers in training in accordance with operating procedures.
• Maintain vigilance at all times for discrepancies, which may occur during operation of aircraft and rectify them correctly in the shortest possible time.
• Hold current AME license with ratings applicable to TNPA aircraft, for installation of avionics equipment, functional testing and release to service.
• Ensure that TNPA aircraft have valid and correct technical documentation and functioning avionics systems at all times.
• Maintain sound technical practices at all times and adhere to airworthiness codes and safety standards.
• Log all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken and work accomplished.
• Use the correct tooling and equipment to perform required work operations on airborne avigation/ communications systems, weather radar, autopilot, flight instrument systems and accessories.
• Carry out pre-flight and after-flight inspections on every flight mission.
• Assists with Mechanical work where necessary, and ensure that TNPA aircraft are safe for operation at all times.
• Supervision, mentorship and endorsement of junior engineers’ logbooks.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a valid AME license applicable to TNPA aircraft with W or X ratings. Trade certificate. Avionics general certificate. Aircraft type course (s). 3 years aircraft maintenance experience as a qualified avionics AME.

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Position Purpose

• Safely and cost effectively control cargo operations (loading, off-loading, stacking, gate control, weighing) through checking, inspecting and reporting on all dispatched and received containers by road or rail and capture all actions on the NaVis system in accordance to the Terminal Standard Operating Procedures.

Position Outputs

• Physical check of incoming trains.
• Physically check actual container, wagon, seal numbers, reefer cable and damages and instruct General Worker to unlock the twist locks.
• Execute equipment utilisation off-loading sequence.
• Ensure that train is on working stage. d. Instruct and observe safe off-loading by Operator.
• Capture actual container off-loading information on HHT (Hand Held terminal)
• Check and report on discrepancies/damages and contamination to be reported immediately to Supervisors.
• Physical check of outgoing trains.
• Physically check empty wagons and record wagon numbers, type of wagon and carrying capacity.
• Record outgoing wagon list and forward to Senior Cargo
• Obtain load sheet with container list to be loaded.
• Instruct General Worker to set twist locks.
• Plan equipment utilisation loading sequence.
• Instruct and observe safe loading by Operator.
• Capture actual container loading information on HHT (Hand Held Terminal)
• Instruct and ensure that General workers lock twist locks.
• Check and report on discrepancies/damages and contamination to be reported immediately to Supervisors.
• Control stacking and de-stacking of containers
• Identify stack allocations
• Create stack capacity based on housekeeping
• Oversee the stacking action
• Record the stacking position
• Verify physical stacking position by utilising manual yard report or HHT
• Capture new position where relevant.
• Obtain number of empty stack containers and type per customer
• Record stack particulars
• Verify safe stacking procedures, discrepancies and damages e.g open doors
• Ensure and apply safety terminal operating procedures and rules in all terminal activities by a
• reacting to emergencies and non-compliance by immediately reporting unsafe acts and conditions,
• report emergencies and any near misses and complete CIR,
•  attend safety symposiums and Indaba’s.
• Conduct in-gate check of road haulers
• Check and verify export documentation supplied by client
• Verify the driver, vehicle and trailer and conduct thorough inspection of container (i.e seals, container number, damages) and tare of combination
• Check pre-advise and pre-billing message
• Direct the external Driver to specific parking/stacking bay e. Instruct Operator on delivery or collection and stacking position
• Operate Weighbridge a. Check and verify export documentation supplied by client
• Verify the driver, vehicle and trailer and conduct thorough inspection of container (i.e seals, container number, damages) and tare of combination
• Weigh and record the combination weight on weighbridge software (Klerkscale) and print weight slip and attach stamped documents.
• Ensure correct capturing of in-gate process details on NaVis system (e.g weight details, sap no)
• Conduct out–gate check of road haulers
• Check and verify documentation supplied by client
• Verify the driver, vehicle and trailer and conduct thorough inspection of container (i.e seals, container number, damages)
• Ensure correct capturing of out-gate process details on NaVis system (e.g container particulars, seal particulars,
• Record and capture all observed or visible damages on Container Inspection Report

Qualifications and Experience

Educational requirements

• Grade 12 Required experience
• Be prepared to undergo Cargo Coordinator training and found competent.

Other requirements

• Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
• Physical, hearing, vision and mental fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related Safety Behavioural Risk Assessment)

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Position Purpose

• To oversee aviation operations for Richards Bay/Cape Town Port and to ensure that TNPA aircraft operations are undertaken efficiently in support of TNPA’s pilotage service.
• Under directives and guidance from the Chief Pilot: Aviation & Operations Manager: Aviation lead a team of aviation personnel and support personnel in the Port of Richards Bay/Cape Town to ensure that the highest standards of aviation operations and safety are adhered to at all times. Ensure that facility and equipment are well maintained to comply with operational requirements.
• To ensure that operations are in full compliance with the regulatory authorities such as the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and the Department of Transport (DoT).

Position Outputs

• Assist the Chief Pilot: Aviation & Operations Manager: Aviation in developing plans and roadmaps for efficient and safe aviation operations that comply with regulatory requirements and TNPA processes and procedures.
• Oversee and manage the execution of all aviation operations in the Port of Richards Bay/Cape Town to meet and exceed customer and stakeholder expectations.
• Oversee all projects related to the proper licensing of operational facilities and TNPA aircraft in the Port of Richards Bay/Cape Town.
• Maintain the highest technical and operational standards for efficient service delivery in pursuit of excellence in all business undertakings.
• Direct and implement corrective and improvement action plans within the Port and the department from Chief Pilot: Aviation and Operations Manager: Aviation directives.
• Consistently interpret the operational environment to ascertain levels of risks and map out mitigation strategies.
• Enforce strategic direction, development and implementation of aviation best practices to meet and exceed minimum requirements, and adapt to changes.
• Oversee the monthly reporting system in the Port, analyse threats and develop intervention strategies to be liaised with Chief Pilot: Aviation. Compile weekly and monthly Base reports.
• Monitor and manage expenditure and ensure that spending occurs within budget restrictions.
• Ensure that the Port Richards Bay/Cape Town helicopter facility is ready at all time for internal and external audits. Ensure facility is well maintained in good condition.
• Oversee the manning and efficiency of flight operations, and training programmes in lieu with Chief Pilot: Aviation for the Richards Bay/Cape Town base for all personnel.
• Ensure that human resources are managed in accordance with policies and procedures taking into account effective diversity management.
• Relate all safety matters to Safety and Quality manager as well as Chief Pilot: Aviation, as well as oversee that such issues are resolved timelessly.
• To constantly provide business intelligence and innovative strategies to manage increasing service demands and ensuring the deployment of assets as required to effectively manage the workload.
• TNPA brand enhancement through portraying a professional image and excellent reputation as a leading service provider through an efficient Port system.
• Will be required to perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the Chief Pilot: Aviation & Operations Manager: Aviation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Aviation Management Diploma or hold an ATPL/H or CPL/H
• Previous Aviation Base Management experience or certification will be advantageous
• Off-Shore and Oil & Gas
• 8 years’ experience in Aviation operations will be advantageous

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Position Purpose

• To provide a single point of contact for end-users to receive technical support of information technology equipment at the Transnet sites that he/she will be supporting, by installing, diagnosing, repairing, and upgrading all computer hardware and software as well as disaster recovery, business continuity planning, business phone solutions and security solutions to ensure optimal workstation performance.
• To provide continual and reliable desktop support for all Transnet users in order that all the required business activities can continue functioning.
• This includes all facets of the Desktop environment in order to achieve no downtime and zero call backs. Moreover, the functions of this position have become multi-functional Desktop Engineers supporting hardware, software, servers, printers, multimedia, networking and mobility and video conferencing.

Position Output

• Ensure uptime of network, internet, mail connectivity, end user logon access and reliability of equipment used.
• Using hardware and software tools effectively to ensure efficient business processes.
• Supporting end users' access to servers and basic troubleshooting.
• Backup management of user data on laptops, IPADs, cellular devices and small systems. Management of backup tapes and off-site storage areas (if applicable)
• Assisting with basic server configurations, particularly around file sharing, printers, or other resources that are part of the desktop support technician’s scope
• Maintaining and implementing ICT security measures.
• The provision of technical support service for Transnet end users by analysing, diagnosing and resolving simple and complicated software/ hardware/ network/ in-house business application software/ server problems and issues that clients experience.
• To procure repairs and maintenance and replacement of ICT equipment and goods and services to ensure a reduced downtime by ensuring availability of equipment.
• Direct quality assurance testing of new processes or systems and Research and Development testing of new software and hardware to check usability and benefits to Transnet.
• Distribution of system downtimes, ICT Tips to assist end-users with basic computing
• First line support of network printers, non-network printers, SAP printers for end-users and manage printer cartridge replacements and stock replenishments
• Setup, configure and repair video conferencing facilities, boardroom equipment (projectors, microphones, tele-conference devices, pointers) and digital signage connectivity issues as required
• Install and configure equipment and external Client's hardware for special projects and training sessions
• Ensure availability of LAN, WAN, WIFI, WWAN (3G) and APN for remote access on laptops, IPADs, cellular devices
• Project Management — The execution of ICT related minor works projects for various business units as required— Full project life cycle
• First line support of all functions that are outsourced to third parties — Printers, networks, Audio visual, Digital Signage, VC, Voice recording
• Equipment and Computer room maintenance and management — Physical and Electronically, as required
• Updating and maintaining of Software license and Hardware inventories
• Desktop capacity planning including monitoring of user disk usage - and mailbox sizes to ensure availability of services.
• Management and monitoring of all Third-Party staff while working on devices in the ICT environment — escalation and liaison with suppliers
• Management and control of all ICT loan equipment
• Provide multifunctional desktop support in terms of hardware, software, servers, printers, multimedia, networking and mobility 

Position Outputs

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications & Experience: -

• 3 Year Diploma -Relevant National/Advanced Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field -A+ Certification -N+ Certification

Minimum Years Relevant Experience: -

• 5 Years’ experience with exposure to Desktop support supporting Lenovo, HP, Dell, Acer, or Asus PCs -ITIL Foundation Certification would be advantageous Standard

Job Requirements -

• Driver’s license code 08 and own transport highly desirable
• May be required to travel to other Transnet sites
• May be required to undertake travel outside of the Republic of South Africa to bordering countries from time to time