New Vacancy Opportunities at Transnet

Position Purpose

To provide underlying technical, functional and data support to the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module & processes with enhanced focus on Rolling Stock of TFR that require the usage of complex ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) information systems by Transnet Freight Rail employees; ultimately aiding in providing better system & process controls; more accurate financial and other reporting sub-processes; more efficient methods of transacting; and upskilling the employees using those systems.

Position Outputs

•  Provide training & test end users on SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module transactions & related important information to ensure user process & transaction knowledge is strong. (Also provide remedial fixes to users needing it.)
•  To provide process understanding and enhancement support to SAP processes.
•  Provide telephonic, teams, and e-mail support to users experiencing system errors on SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module transactions with enhanced focus on Rolling Stock transactions, or those unableto complete specific transactions; and provide period-end technical jobs for TFR
•  To ensure SAP roles (transactional) are granted and controlled via the appropriate risk management tools (currently GRC) to ensure Business Process Owners mitigate all medium; high and critical risks, and provide safe password resetting.
•  Provide information to SAP COE for system errors/issues that are revealed as non-user faults, and need addressing. Provide testing on fixes.
•  Provide testing, data services to the business on projects, system changes etc.

Qualifications and Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree (B Com) or equivalent IT degree with majors in accounting/ IT
•  6 years of SAP PM support / Relevant IT business analyst experience dealing with systems and data analytics
•  Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19. Must undergo Lifestyle Audit

Competencies
Knowledge: .

•  Expert in Business Processes design methodologies
•  Extensive knowledge of SAP transaction execution and system functionality for relevant SAP modules/sub-modules.
•  Technical understanding of SAP configuration principles.
•  Understanding of database table structures and database fundamentals & SQL
•  Understanding of proper use for SAP ABAP
•  Programming knowledge & experience
•  Be able to design test scripts for relevant SAP modules for UAT and other testing stages
•  Good experience of using data for data migration steps.

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Position Purpose
Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotive consists (airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and passengers) to ensure that the customers freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time, in order to enable the organisation to satisfy the customers’ needs.

Position Outputs

• Sign on duty at designated work place and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift. · Determine which locomotive to be prepared · Obtain and place equipment on locomotive · Check and supplement prescribed equipment · Clean working area · Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed assist with locomotive brake tests · Couple locomotive · Sign on duty · Despatch locomotive
• Prepare locomotives · Determine which locomotive to be prepared · Obtain and place equipment on locomotive · Check and supplement prescribed equipment · Clean working area · Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed · Assist with locomotive brake tests
• Prepare communication equipment · Obtain radio’s/handsets/walkie talkie/telemeters when applicable · Check functionality of communication equipment 
• Performs the pre-trip preparation of the Locomotives and the whole Train prior the departure to adhere to roadworthiness and train working rules and safety standards · Attach/detach vehicles according to works order in absence of yard personnel 
  • Mount telemeters where necessary 
  • Complete vehicle list and vacuum form  
  • Mount train indicators 
  •  Examine train 
• Do brake test in conjunction with train driver
• Execute shunting activities in sidings and enroute according to directives to enhance safe working procedures. · Obtain works order · Performa shunting/placing/removing of trucks as per works order · Update vehicle list · Place and clear load/empty trucks at siding 
• Assist the train driver enroute to ensure the safe movement of the train from a required point to the destination, without delays or damage to locomotives, wagons, infrastructure track and other equipment, to ensure predictable service. · Verbally compare signal positions and display with train driver · Observe proceeding trains patrol locomotives · Reset locomotive trip-outs · Observe safe running of train · Protect train during incidents · Assist train driver during emergency circumstances
• Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent.
•  Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route
• Assist in performing various administration duties 
• Complete the Train journal and submit to the Section manager at sign-off after every shift to ensure timeous and accurate processing of monthly salary.

Qualifications and Experience

Educational requirements

•  Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical Science Other requirements 
•  Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioral risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
•  Physical hearing, vision, mental, fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioural risk assessments) 
• The operator shall not allow employees younger than 21 years of age to undertake train driver or train control duties. (SANS 3000, par 6.2.6.8). 

The following minimum Trainee pre-requisite:

• The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6m tall. 
• Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS) standard) 
• Ability to carry heavy objects 

Functional Training 

• Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant. 
• Be willing, prepared and capable to obtain a Train Assistant duties certificate (theoretical and practical) successfully and be certified to work independently as Train Assistant.

Competencies
Knowledge: 

• Various communication systems 
• Depot layout 
• Locomotive classes 
• Locomotive equipment 
• Route/road 
• Sections/stations and sidings 
• Signing on duty procedures 
• Train working rules 
• Trip report 
• Yard and siding layout 
• Knowledge of general TFR policies 
• Shunting procedures
• Locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, constraints on the particular territory
•  Health and Safety Act 85 
• First aid 
• Basic conditions of employment act (BCEA) 
• SANS 3004 (Human factors) 
• HC policies and procedures 
• Train service/ITP Train workings 
• Substance Abuse policy and procedures 

Attributes 

• Stress handling 
• Self-management 
• Safety conscious 
• Punctual 
• Willing to work shifts 
• Results orientated 

Skills 

• Locomotive coupling and uncoupling 
• Locomotive preparation (Electrical and Diesel) 
• Locomotive Stabling 
• Observation 
• Shunting movement 
• Train handling skills 
• Time management 
• Stress handling 
• Assessment 
• Literacy 
• Communication 
• Judgement 
• Reasoning 
• Psychomotor skills (reactions/ coordination) 
• Concentration 
• Observation 
• Spatial 
• Depth perception psychomotor 
• Numerical 
• Train / locomotive handling and preparation 
• Problem solving Electrical and diesel locomotive driving

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Position Purpose
To maintain and repair plant and equipment in compliance with legislation, codes of practice & standard operating procedures in order to optimise equipment availability and performance

Position Outputs

• Repair and maintain the Electrical and Mechanical systems of Port machines in a reliable, safe and cost effective manner thereby ensuring that the Terminal’s objectives are met with respect to safety, production service levels and cost control.
• Fault find and resolve equipment breakdowns, during shift duties on a rotational basis, in an efficient and safe manner thereby reducing the impact of stoppages to Terminal operations ensuring that production targets are met and the service delivery to clients are maintained at high levels.
• Assist the electrical personnel during fault finding, repairs and maintenance of plant equipment to ensure that all work is carried out safely and efficiently.
• Facilitate the development of apprentices, colleagues and sub-ordinates through constant skills transfer and knowledge sharing thereby ensuring the continuous development of Terminal personnel.
• Routinely check, examine and test mechanical systems to ensure optimal functioning of Terminal equipment in a reliable and safe condition.
• Monitor compliance to relevant safety and environmental regulations and legislations and execute corrective action when required to ensure that the Terminal remains compliant to stipulated regulations and a safe work environment at all times.
• Assist in the development of solutions with respect to repetitive failures and plant improvement projects thereby ensuring the continual positive development of the Terminal so that productivity targets are met and exceeded.

Qualifications and Experience

•  Red Seal Millwright Trade Test Certificate 
•  Valid Code 08/B vehicle drivers licence 
•  1 Year relevant experience in the Millwright engineering environment (Apprenticeship training included and for Internal candidates) 
•  2-3 Years relevant experience in the Millwright engineering environment (for external candidates)

Competencies

•  Maintenance of Heavy Industrial equipment 
•  SAP PM system or similar 
•  Basic rigging skills 
•  Maintenance of Mechanical/Rotating/Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Structural/Electrical and Instrumentation equipment 
•  Fault finding on mechanical/rotating/hydraulic/pneumatic/structural/electrical and instrumentation equipment 
•  Basic planning skills 
•  OHS Act 
•  COP 29 (Transnet Candidates) 

Skills Required: 

•  Human relations 
•  Technical knowledge 
•  Fault finding 
•  Computer skills 
•  Communication 
•  Systematic thinking 
•  Safe working practices 
•  Schematic drawing interpretation (able to read engineering drawings) 
•  Decision making Attributes Required: 
•  Decisive. 
•  Clear communication skills. 
•  Teamwork 
•  Problem-solving 
•  Time management

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Position Purpose
Transnet SOC operates 9 of its Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) marine terminals and 9 of its Transnet
Freight Rail (TFR) inland terminals using Navis N4 as its Terminal Operating System (TOS). End users of the TOS include internal employees and external customers from all over South Africa. The TOS is used in a 24/7 environment for planning and operational execution.

• The TOS team is based at TPT’s Head Office in Durban and reports to the Navis Service Delivery Manager.
• The SQL Database Administrator is responsible for the design, development, implementation, configuration, maintenance, performance, integrity, and security of all the organization’s new and existing SQL databases. The individual plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of all SQL databases

Position Outputs
Administration 

•  Develop and maintain technical and implementation plans. 
•  Update technical documentation on a regular basis to ensure it is current and up to date. 
•  Maintain technical configurations in accordance with related policies and procedures. 
•  Record time allocation per task for project management and capitalization purposes.  Ensure all database change and release management tasks are completed in accordance with the policies and procedures. Contribute and manage database related changes through its lifecycle.
•  Contribute to the knowledge base for database administration staff.  Create end-user-friendly documentation that adheres to standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices. 
•  Create and maintain high-level activity plans with scheduling timelines for project tasks and activities. 
•  Participate in planning sessions to gather and develop database requirements. 
•  Participate in business and technical discussions related to database solutions. 
•  Formulate reports of project technical activities. 
•  Ensure that all pertinent documentation is kept up to date.

Technical Database Design 

•  Work with developers and analysts to design efficient database structures that meet the organization's requirements for data storage and retrieval. Database Installation and Configuration 
•  Install and configure database software according to best practice and the organization's needs and policies. Build database systems of high availability and quality. Database Security 
•  Manage database security, including user access control, data encryption, and implementing security policies to protect the database from unauthorized access and data breaches. 
•  Identify, report, and manage database security issues, audit trails, and forensics.
• Database High Availability, Backup and Recovery 
•  Configure and manage high availability solutions like SQL Server Always On Availability Group, ensuring database availability and data protection in the event of failures. 
•  Develop and implement backup and recovery plans to ensure that data is protected and can be restored in the event of a failure or disaster. Ensure database backup/restore strategy meets the business’s Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) 
•  Regularly schedule, monitor, and report on full and incremental backups. 
•  Conduct the backup and recovery test procedures periodically. Performance Monitoring and Tuning 
•  Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, optimize, and enhance database performance through query optimization, index tuning, and other techniques.
•  Refine and automate regular repeatable, mundane database tasks. 
•  Define and implement event triggers that will alert on potential database performance or integrity issues. Database Maintenance 
•  Perform regular maintenance tasks such as updating software, applying patches, and managing storage to ensure the database operates efficiently and reliably. Data Integrity and Compliance 
•  Ensure that data stored in the database is accurate, consistent, and compliant with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. 
•  Secure data with precise access controls, authentication, and authorization mechanisms. 
•  Uphold data integrity.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution 
•  Monitor database health and performance including incident and problem management. 
•  In real-time, diagnose and troubleshoot database issues, identify root causes, track and implement solutions to prevent recurrence. 
•  Assist the application specialists with any application issues associated to the database. Documentation and Reporting 
•  Maintain documentation of database configurations, procedures, and standards, and generate reports on database performance and usage.

Qualifications and Experience

•  Relevant Qualification / National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer science (NQF 6/7) 
•  Minimum 5 years’ experience in SQL Server Database Administration. 
•  Preferably 1 year supervisory or specialist DBA related experience. 
•  A successful track record of supporting and managing SQL Server, including High Availability.  Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. 
•  Advantageous: Transnet leadership Development Programme 
•  Advantageous certification o SQL Server related certification. Number of years with lower level certificates/qualification 
•  NQF Level 5 certificate (120 credits) 
•  Minimum 6 years’ experience in SQL Server Database Administration. 
•  Preferably 2 years supervisory or specialist DBA related experience. 
•  A successful track record of supporting and managing SQL Server, including High Availability. 
•  Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. 
•  Advantageous: Transnet leadership Development Programme 
•  Advantageous certification o SQL Server related certification.

Competencies
Skills Required: 

•  Structured Query Language (SQL)
•  Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) 
•  Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and later 
•  SQL Server Management Studio 
•  High Availability and Disaster Recovery options for SQL Server 
•  Performance tuning and optimization 
•  Knowledge management 
•  Communication
•  Report writing 
•  Conflict management 
•  Change management 
•  Configuration management 
•  ICT Governance
•  Communication 
•  Analysis & Attention to detail 
•  Problem Solving 
•  Big picture thinking 
•  Drive and Results Orientation 
•  Creativity & Innovation 
•  Critical thinking 
•  Flexibility & adaptability 
•  Excellence & Quality Orientation