Open Positions at Transnet

Position Purpose

• To place and clear wagons and locomotives ; compile, receive and dispatch train- to pass the information on in order to deliver wagons/trains at their required destination according to a prescribed set of rules safely including test driving of 23 E class locomotive.

Position Outputs

• Daily activities
• Test Driving of TFR 23 Electric class locomotives.
• Shunting of locos (23E class,18Eclass,7E,19E, diesel locos, Wagons and Coaches.
• Operating Travesor.
• Operating Hunslet.
• Operating Whiting.
• Operating zepher.
• Changing of points.
• Operating Dezy Hauler.
• Coupling of the loads.
• Coupling of safety links.
• Coupling of air/ vacuum brakes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) PLUS Be a qualified train driver
• Minimum 2 years Train Driver experience
• Knowledge of the Locomotives will be an added advantage

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Position Purpose

• The Role is accountable to the Executive Manager: Security Governance, Risk, Compliance and Training.
• The position has a three pronged focus purpose:                   
•  To provide a range of diverse administrative, research, compliance, policy development and information management tasks that assist Group Security to achieve its objective of providing an effective and balanced security governance and assurance; as well as security regulation and policy advice to Transnet;                   
•  Is to promote ethical conduct and compliance with rules, regulations, policies and standards that govern how Transnet conduct its business.
• The incumbent must stay on top of the latest laws, regulations and trends within the security industry and should be able to translate these into requirements and procedures for Transnet;                                                 
• To coordinate across the Group security structures and assist in the identification, monitoring, and reporting of security risks throughout Transnet.

Position Outputs

• Security Governance (Policy and Standards) Research related activities:
• provide support in undertaking research on specific topics and consult internal stakeholders to contribute to improving security regulation and policy application
• to research and prepare responses to concerns raised by the organization on security policy shortcomings and perceived excess regulation;
• source, collate and analyse policy related information from the ODs/SUs;
• undertake research and collate information for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to contribute to the achievement of security policy outcomes.
• Writing To write various Sub Functional briefs, reports, responses, consultation/meeting documents, papers and other documents as Required including an not limited to:
• thematic literature review mini-reports;
• specific security legislation compliance consolidated reports;
• security culture awareness scripts;
• minutes of consultation and meetings;
• Sub Function correspondence to the business;
• Review security regulatory universe and plan;
• Policy awareness scripts.
• Management and project related tasks
• To manage own projects within agreed deadlines and compile management reports;
• To assist with the development of the Sub Function work plan where required;
• Actively participating in business engagements through development of relevant communication and management reports;
• Provide support to the Sub Function for all projects in execution;
• Ensuring that information about the activities of the Sub Function is shared with the relevant stakeholders on approval;
• Assist in the development of written submissions to various governance structures;
• Communication and Liaison
• Assist in the coordination of feedback expressed by the Business on various policy matters;
•  To actively contribute to the Sub Function internal distribution of work in progress;
• To assist in Sub Function security policy awareness activities organization-wide;
• Compliance related tasks
• Assist in reviewing security regulatory universe, security annual departmental plan and enhancing the analysis of compliance levels on physical and personnel security; • Attend and participate in Compliance Forum activities;
• Assist in recommending and compiling security non-compliance issues to management;
• Interact with peers to share knowledge and experience relevant to the policy and standards function;
• Consolidate on-going security compliance reports;
• Coordinate and retain records of the completed Z204 forms for personnel vetting by the State Security Agency;

Compliance outputs:

• Conduct internal departmental audits and reviews at regular intervals to ensure that compliance procedures are regularly followed;
• Ensure that all employees are thoroughly updated about the organization’s policies, regulations, and processes;
• Report to management on the implementation of the compliance program;
• Provide training on security compliance;
• Revise rules, reports, and procedures at regular intervals to recognize the inherent risks;
• Assist in reviewing security regulatory universe, security annual departmental plan and enhancing the analysis of compliance levels on physical and personnel security;
• Attend and participate in Compliance Forum activities;
• Assist in recommending and compiling security non-compliance issues to management;
• Interact with peers to share knowledge and experience relevant to the policy and standards function;
• Consolidate on-going security compliance reports; .
• Security Risk Management
• Conduct on the job training on the use of the Security Risk Assessment Process;
• Facilitate the conducting of security assessments at identified risk areas;
• Security Risk Assessment reports;
• Identify potential security risks;
• Identify emerging security risks;
• Decide upon and implement security risk management strategies;
• Perform ad-hoc data analytics as required;
• Assist in the coordination of feedback expressed by the Business on various security risk matters;
• To actively contribute to the Sub Function internal distribution of work in progress;
• To assist in Sub Function security risk awareness activities organization-wide;
• Compile regular management reports on the risk profile of the organization;
• Regularly update the Security Risk Register.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Security Risk Management or Criminal Justice or Management;
• Computer Literacy training;
• Three years relevant experience and willing to undergo SSA security screening.

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Position Purpose

• To conduct vetting investigations, make recommendations on a subject’s security competence by identifying possible security threats and liaise with internal and external stakeholders

Position Outputs

• Conduct background checks and verifications on all prospective employees.
• Collate and analyse checks
• Evaluate and make recommendations on whether to use or not to us a shortlisted candidate
• Conduct vetting investigations
• Provide inputs for the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms & standards in vetting investigations.
• Administer vetting files and reports.
• Partake in task teams dealing with matters relating to vetting projects/processes.
• Render administrative support services

Qualifications and Experience

• B Degree (NQF 7) in Political Science, Social Science, Economics, Journalism, Law
• Completion of a vetting investigations course as offered by SANDF/SSA/SAPS
• 5 years’ experience operational experience in vetting investigations

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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

• Must have an NQF 4 Qualification with: Maths • Science • Engineering Drawing
• Must have a minimum NTC ii, Millwright Dual Trade Certificate.
• Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years plant maintenance experience.
• Must have code EB Drivers Licence Added Advantage
• Code of Practice 29
• Certificate of competence Forklift/Cranes
• C Green Certificate