Jobs at Transnet

Position Purpose:

• The Project Planner is responsible for the delivery of project planning, scheduling and progress measurement, ensuring that TNPA procedures and best practices are applied, as appropriate, and recommending changes to the Project Controls Managers where required. The Project Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining a project plan and schedule to meet the project objectives. Responsible for all Project Schedules, Progress Reporting and Reporting.

Position outputs:

• Provide primary point of contact for all matters relating to planning / scheduling process, data, and reporting in support of the programmes/projects in his/her team.
• Perform duties on his/her projects to a high standard, that reflects accuracy at all times, that real time and integrated reporting reflects actual current status of projects.
• Compliance to the strategic level planning / scheduling approach, including documentation of planning/scheduling procedures that supports the approach, on all his/her projects.
• Promote the implementation of the planning / scheduling principles as directed by the Manager and Senior Manager.
• Attendance to all relevant training in support of the tools and processes being adopted.
• Assist and comply with the audit, governance and assurance of projects, and in particular those projects of significant interest or risk to the programme.
• Ensures that all work undertaken by him/her is executed safely and meets or exceed safety goals and policies and is in accordance with Transnet Governance.
• Establish an integrated planning / scheduling management framework for all aspects of schedule control and reporting across the organisation.
• Ensure central co-ordination and decision-making within the team, and create a project support culture.
• Provide expert Planning knowledge and services to the projects using software approved by Project Services.
• Prepare detailed WBS, tracking schedules, bar charts, network diagrams, resource loading graphs and critical path analyses for his/her programmes /projects using software approved by TNPA.
• Prepare detailed man plans and resource loaded schedules and track, monitor and report progress, utilizations, etc on his/her Programme/projects, including resourcing requirements for new/future projects etc.
• Review the bid milestones and overall completion timetables in conjunction with the project scope at award and identify any anomalies or inconsistencies.
• Review reports and information prepared by construction personnel or contractors/suppliers in accordance with particular project requirements.
• Regular interaction with clients to ensure a professional service is delivered.
• Adherence to and the effective use of tools, Transnet systems and procedures.
• Implementing new business procedures congruent to best practice, including Earned Value Management, and Schedule

Risk Management.

• Comply with all requirements of the Project Execution Plans (PEP) and the Project Lifecycle Plan (PLP).
• Prepare and present detailed monthly status and progress reports, as required

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5-8 Years’ experience as a planner in multidiscipline project environment.
• National Diploma or “NQF” Level 6 relevant qualification required (construction, engineering, QS, PM etc), or equivalent trade qualifications to this.
• Professional certification; will be an added advantage
• Primavera experience will be an added advantage.

Competencies:
Skills Required:

Core Discipline Competencies.

• Planning & Scheduling – thorough knowledge, understanding and management of all aspects of Project Schedules from
• Primavera to ensure a true reflection of the Project progress and forecasted dates. Ability to verify impact of Project Changes to Project Schedule.
• Baseline program and schedule – Prepare project baseline schedule and program. Maintain version control with regards to project changes and updates as it relates to the program.

Knowledge:

• Sound technical knowledge in a multi-discipline environment
• Microsoft Project and Primavera expertise incl. Pertmaster
• #Technical overview of work methods and techniques

Risk management principles

• Good knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of ECC, NEC 3 forms of contract will be a definite advantage
• PLP (Project Lifecycle Process) principles

General Construction knowledge.

• Understanding of the fundamentals of engineering models and construction drawings
• Strong personal computer skills (MS Office package). SAP experience would be an advantage
• Broad business acumen

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Position Purpose:

• Ensure sustainable capital and net property income growth of the property portfolio through strategic asset management.
• Enhance the property portfolio through collaboration with Development Management unit to re-develop existing properties (acquiring and developing assets to complement the existing portfolio).
• Improving market valuation of the portfolio.
• Report relevant company activities and property portfolio performance to TP Exco and other organisational structures.
• Management of the asset management unit to operate seamlessly and achieve set targets.
• Contribute to the formulation of and be the champion of the asset management strategy and the implementation thereof.

Position outputs:

• Increase income returns from property assets and reduce expenses within the portfolio by applying initiatives to increase the value of the property assets.
• Drive the leasing of the properties to derive maximum value in the assets through strategic and systematic leasing.
• Guide Property Management team in the development of Strategic Leasing Plans for the Regions.
• Maximizing the Non-GLA property income
• Monitor that the rollout of repairs and maintenance of properties are cost effective and within approved budget.
• Provide input in the compilation of annual operational budgets and adherence thereto by the Property Management regions.
• Ensure operational expenses are adequately controlled by the Regions and Facilities Management teams.
• Ensure implementation of Credit Control Operating Procedure to increase collections of arrear tenant payments.
• Proactive management of vacancies.
• Ensuring the property management function assists asset management in delivering the required returns on investments.

Enhance and grow the property assets

• Strategically reposition the property portfolio by collaborating with New Business Development and Development Management units in initiating discussions for new developments, re-developments, and securing development rights on the identified properties.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations across the portfolio.
• Ensure Master Development Plans are in place for each property.
• Ensure implementation of Standard Operating Procedure manual for property management.
• Monitoring performance of Property Management in terms of set KPIs.
• Drive and monitor the operational capital expenditure spend on the existing portfolio to ensure appropriate investments on plant, machinery and equipment operated within the portfolio
• Ensure each property has a 5-year capital replacement / repairs and maintenance plan.
• Ensure that open market valuations for year-end purposes are done
• Ensure that the portfolio capital requirements are in line with set treasury parameters.

Strategic Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships within the Property industry as well as with government and other business stakeholders.
• Develop business network with national tenants, strategic tenants, and property brokers to achieve strategic objectives.

Operational risk management and regulatory compliance

• Ensures that the overall enterprise-wide risk management system is effectively implemented through best management practices within the portfolio.
• Formulate standard operations and facilities management, leasing and administration strategies and procedures for the property portfolio.
• Ensure processes and procedures are in place within the portfolio for regulatory compliance
• Ensure compliance with the organisation’s policies and procedures within the portfolio.
• Implement audit recommendations and resolve audit finding within the set timeframes.

Management of Personnel

• Motivate staff through effective management of performance contracts and implementation of personal development plans.
• Propose changes to department structure, where necessary, to improve the department’s performance.
• Develop the succession plans for key positions in the department.
• Promote staff placements that support the organisation Equity Plan.
• Monitor the implementation of individual development plans.

Reporting

• Produce Exco reports on the portfolio performance and provide comments on material result variances.
• Arrange monthly meetings where Property Management teams to report on the portfolio performance against the set targets.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A relevant B Degree in Property Studies, Commerce, Law, Built Environment or equivalent
• Post Graduate qualification will be an advantage
• General business administration or project management programme will be an advantage
• Relevant professional registration
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Property Investments and/or Asset Management, of which at least 5 years at a senior managerial level
• Experience in leading large and complex property portfolio in retail, office and industrial space will be an advantage
• SAPOA and SACSC Property specific courses
• Requirement of Trust and Honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19

Knowledge

• Financial Modelling
• Scenario Planning and Analysis
• Investment Management
• Market Analysis
• Development Lease Management
• Tenant Mix Analysis
• Benchmarking
• Investment Portfolio Management
• Knowledge of property and asset management principles
• Performance Management

Competencies:

• Strategy & Sustainability
• Inspirational Leadership
• Business Performance and Delivery
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Personal Mastery

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Position Purpose:

• To ensure implementation of healthcare principles and systems to promote and maintain the highest degree of physical,mental and social wellbeing of all employees in order to maximize productivity.

Position outputs:

• Plan, develop protocols and standards for Occupational Health services to ensure compliance to statutory legislation and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance to the Transnet Transversal contract scope of work and pricing schedule and overall management of the contracts.
• Provide health and wellness programmes that lead to the promotion, protection and restoration of employees’ health within a safe working environment.
• Manage and monitor the medical surveillance programme in order to identify, treat early all occupational diseases thus ensuring healthy individuals that are productive.
• Assess and manage absenteeism cases to ensure corrective measures and action plans are put in place.
• Provide input in the business continuity plans to ensure disaster cases are managed and referred accordingly.
• Manage and drive HIV programmes and projects to notify management on future plans for human and budgetary resource allocation.
• Prepare and manage all expenditure of the occupational health budget to ensure effectiveness of the service and to maintain statistical records.
• Manage the Occupational Health Clinics in the order to ensure that service delivery to employees and stakeholders is of a high-quality standard and according to legal requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external service providers and other stakeholders to ensure collaborative effort in human health management.
•  Act as a resource and advisor to management and staff regarding health care services that are provided to employees.
• Compile report and statistics to advise management of prevalent health trends within the organization.
• Supervise the development and maintenance of accurate and up to date medical record system to ensure safety and confidentiality of medical information. Monitor the medical surveillance programme for all ports and business units.
• Evaluate performance, coach, support, and counsel Occupational Health staff as necessary.
• Plan for, promote and supervise the implementation of prompt and effective medical assistance to employees in acute and medical conditions.
• Co-ordinate the training of management and peer educators to ensure support for all port planned activities and projects.
• Compliance to statutory requirements by regular auditing of drug registers, dispensing licenses, registration certificates, calibration certificates etc.
• Represent Occupational Health to management meetings to provide health input.
• Maintain a regular stock check-equipment, medicines, and sundries to ensure budgetary requirements are met.
• Deal with all correspondence that is required for external consultants or auxiliary services e.g. hospital referrals, doctor referrals, SANCA etc.
• Ensure clinic staff are kept abreast of all latest developments and statutory requirements that may have changed.
• Draw up a business plan for Health Services.
• Develop and key performance areas for staff, guide and monitor Individual Development Plans.
• Co – ordinate the HIV Research project for the business.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Basic qualification as a Professional Nurse (General Nursing Science Diploma or B. Cur Degree Nursing Science)
• Diploma or B. Tech Degree in Occupational Health Nursing
• Diploma / Degree in Nursing Management or General Management
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council
• Registration with the South African Society for Occupational Health Nursing (SASOHN)
• Possession of a Dispensing License
• Certificate in audiometry, spirometry, pharmacology
• 8 years of experience in Occupational Health of which 3 years in a supervisory level.
• Standard Job Requirements
• Driver’s license code 08
• Travel as required and approved

Competencies:

Knowledge

• Principles aHealth Initiatives

Skills Required

• Administrative skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyse
• Ability to analyse and interpret legislation and regulations
• Good interpersonal skills
• Meet deadlines
• Able to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Sound time management
• Strong presentation skills
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Supporting Others
• Computer Literacy
• Organizing
• Feedback
• Documentation
• Managing resources

Attributes

• Accountability
• Respect for work environment
• Questioning attitude
• Continuous learning
• Initiative
• Confidentiality
• Customer/client focused
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Influential
• Information seeking and Informative
• Strategic planning
• Adaptable
• Ability to network
• Energetic and be able to energies others
• Empathetic
• Good listener
• Be able to priorities.

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Position Purpose:

• The Specialist: Demand Management position for Demand Management & Reporting is responsible for consolidation and reporting of all demand activities associated with all Operational Divisions and Business units within Transnet.
• The Specialist engages all Operational Divisions and Business units, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from historic spend analysis, finance budgeting in the of formulation the Annual Demand Plan
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts. Knowledge of SAP and Demand Planning or other software related to demand planning is preferred.
• The Specialist will be the single point of contact for all Operating Divisions demand plan reporting i.e. (yearly annual demand plan, monthly, quarterly and ad hoc)

Position outputs:

Provide Demand Manager with the following reports:

• A yearly consolidated Annual Procurement report for all new Procurement activities for the entire Transnet for the new financial year.
• Monthly and quarterly consolidated performance reports against the approved Annual Procurement Plan
• Develop pre/post measurement metrics for various Demand Management components. Evaluate portfolio data for abnormalities and address anomalies in project/portfolio data. Maintain data integrity in the Demand Management System.
• Dashboards Reports with a holistic view of the performance against the approved Annual Procurement Plan.
• Conduct deep dive analysis of revenue generation/sustainability, high/Low value procurement transactions, and common procurement commodities/categories, quick wins across all Operational Divisions and Business units within Transnet.
• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with all Operational Divisions and Business units to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (technical, financial or commercial) is required, or CIPS Level 5;
• At least 5 years applicable experience in supply chain management specifically Demand Management in a large enterprise.

Competencies:

• Strategy and Sustainability
• Inspirational Leadership
• Business Performance and Delivery
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Governance and Compliance
• Personal Mastery

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Position Purpose:

• Demand Management is the first element of the SCM function and is a cross-functional exercise through collaboration between the Group Demand Management and the Operating Divisions, in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of procurement transactions, financial control of the budget and compliance to legislative and internal controls.
• The Manager position for Demand Management & Reporting is responsible for ensuring the consolidation of all demand activities associated with all Operational Divisions and Business units within Transnet.
• The Manager reviews and verifies the consolidated yearly demand plan, monthly performance, quarterly performance and amendments for all Operational Divisions and Business units. Proactive engagements with end users resulting in improved stakeholder relationship management. Provides a detailed deep dive analysis of the Annual Procurement Plan which includes the types of commodities, categories, projects and allocated budget for the financial year. Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts. Knowledge of SAP and Demand Planning or other software related to demand planning is preferred. The Manager is the integration point to enable consolidation and reporting which is the key responsibility of this position. This position leads to weekly/monthly and ad-hoc dialogue with each for the Operational Divisions and Business units. The manager will provide the required documentation for recommendation and approval by relevant delegated authorities.

Position outputs:

Provide Senior Demand Manager with the following reports:

• Memos for recommendation and approval of the Annual Procurement Plan to CBAC, EXCO and the GCE and letters to National Treasury for all new Procurement activities for the new financial year.
• Quarterly consolidated performance reports against the approved Annual Procurement Plan as per the National Instruction note 2 of 2016/2017.
• Monthly consolidated performance reports against the approved Annual Procurement Plan.
• Quarterly amendments (Projects not on the approved Annual Demand Plan) as per the National Instruction note 2 of 2016/2017 and internal recommendations and approvals.
• Develop pre/post measurement metrics for various Demand Management components.
• Evaluate portfolio data for abnormalities and address anomalies in project/portfolio data.
• Maintain data integrity in the Demand Management System.
• Update the Demand Management Dashboard on a monthly bases.
• Provide the required demand management information as requested by Internal and External Audit as and when required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (technical, financial or commercial) is required, or CIPS Level 5;
• At least 6 years in management and at least 3-5 years in supply chain management experience specifically Demand Management

Competencies:

• Strategy and Sustainability
• Inspirational Leadership
• Business Performance and Delivery
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Governance and Compliance
• Personal Mastery