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DBAC & BSC Secretariat
DBAC & BSC Secretariat
| Operating Division: | Transnet Corporate Centre |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | ISCM, Supplier Chain Mgmt Compliance,GRP |
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Reporting To: | GM: Supply Chain Management Compliance |
| Grade: | F |
| Reference: | req4597 |
The closing date is on 27/03/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
The DBAC & BSC Secretariat is a full compliance function that provides a holistic professional SCM advisory and administrative service to the Transnet Corporate Centre, the Procurement Operations and Central Category Management.
The role includes the provision of support to Procurement in order to ensure that it operates within the bounds of the Constitution, the PFMA, the prevailing policy framework and other empowering legislative provisions.
It ensures that good corporate governance, fairness and transparency prevails in the process pertaining to the sourcing of goods and services for Transnet Corporate Centre and transversal procurement done by Central Category Management.
The bid committee secretariat ensures that the bid committee members perform their duties efficiently, effectively and with integrity in accordance with applicable legislation and regulation.
The Bid committee secretariat is responsible for conducting induction and training of the bid committee members in order to understand their roles and responsibilities.
The Bid committee secretariat ensures that all bid committee members complete and sign all the necessary declaration and confidentiality and maintain records of the decision of the committee.
The Bid committee secretariat ensure that the bid committee members maintain the highest level of professionalism and the proceedings are not delayed unnecessary.
The secretariat develops, maintains and implement a bid committee protocol across all procurement submissions to ensure they are in line with the Committee TORs and DOA
The secretariat ensure compliance with the bid committees TORs and SCM legislation in so far as the committee’s roles, responsibilities and authority is concerned.
The secretariat ensures the effective and efficient functioning of the bid committees, as well as participates in the auditing of procurement transactions from a governance point of view.
Position Outputs
1. Facilitating induction of new DBAC & BSC members. Ensures that members are appointed in writing and appointment letters are issued timeously. Assist with the appointment process before the beginning of the financial year. Ensure that members signed the appointment letters prior to the first meeting of the DBAC & BSC.
2. Preparation of Agendas for the meetings in conjunction with the Chairpersons and DBAC & BSC Members. ensure that all members receive meeting notification on time. Process and distribute all submissions/reports together with the agenda to committee members at least five working days before the actual meeting takes place. Request agenda item from the members timeously.
3. Taking accurate and complete minutes of the DBAC & BSC meeting as set out in the Terms of Reference to assist the Members and other stakeholders in implementing the decisions. ensure maintenance of minute books, registers and related confidential documentation. verify that the DBAC has been provided with all facts and all substantive documentation to enable effective and efficient. Give written feedback of all decisions taken by the Committee. Be responsible for all the administrative tasks of the Committee. co-ordination of the DBAC & BSC yearly calendar for scheduling meetings in alignment with the Corporate Calendar.
4. Monitor the attendance of DBAC & BSC member and prepare report for the Chairperson. Monitor the attendance of DBAC & BSC members and make recommendations regarding membership based on the trends in attendance. Adhere good corporate governance principles
5. Develop and maintain a system of compliance monitoring and reporting to ensure that the DBAC & BSC members operate within their mandate. Ensure that meeting is conducted in accordance with terms of reference. Ensure that members function within their mandate. Monitor the attendance of the DBAC & BSC members and prepare a report for the chairperson. Monitor the trends of submission and identify the sources of delay in finalising the awards or bottlenecks. Arranges sessions for DBAC & BSC Members to provide guidance in their duties, responsibilities and powers and make them aware of all the laws and policies relevant to the procurement process including advice on business ethics and good governance.
6. Keep and maintain proper records of the functioning of the DBAC & BSC: Ensure that TEAR report is properly completed with supporting documents. Assist in ensuring the information submitted to the committee is clear. Ensure that all the CBAC resolutions/ declaration of interest/ minutes properly kept for audit purposes
Qualifications and Experience
A degree or post graduate diploma in Administration (NQF Level 7), or LLB or Commerce or SCM is required.
A minimum of 4- 5 years secretariat/project administration or coordination experience is required, which includes: 2-3 years taking minutes and/or record keeping, and
Experience in Procurement/SCM public sector bid committees or governance, risk and/or compliance role will be an advantage.
Competencies
# Strategy & Sustainability Strategic Thinking Commercial awareness Innovating # Inspirational Leadership Inspiring People Managing Talent Leading Change Embracing Diversity # Business Performance and Delivery Lead Business Performance Strategic Decision Making Business Acumen Analysing # Relationship Management Communicating Effectively Collaborating and Networking Service Orientated Persuading and Influencing # Corporate Governance & Compliance Leading Governance Leading Safety Practice Leading Risk Management # Personal Mastery Learning and Applying Expertise Resilience Emotional Intelligence Vigour & Personal Drive
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
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Specialist: Technical Safety&Quality RN
Specialist: Technical Safety&Quality RN
| Operating Division: | Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | TR-SAF-Technical Safety & Quality-PKT |
| Location: | Parktown |
| Reporting To: | Head of Technical Safety & Quality |
| Grade: | E |
| Reference: | req4430 |
The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
•To provide oversight on improving railway safety through optimisation of technology and engineering solutions in the rolling stock interfaces through:
•Promotion of innovative engineering and technological solutions to optimise workplace safety and safe railway operation
•Providing quality assurance on the engineering and technology equipment (product lifecycle management) value chain processes to enhance workplace safety and safe railway operations.
•Providing technical expertise in occurrence investigations and contractor management
2.To provide a centre of excellence with the necessary expertise and resources and direct the development of railway safety risk management and compliance plans to ensure safe railway operations in compliance with applicable rules, legislation and technical standards.
Position Outputs
1.Direct strategic plans to manage safety risks and enforce compliance with Railway Safety standards and legislation through deployment of engineering solutions in Transnet, other rail operators, customers and strategic partners on the TRIM network and over border operations. Examples of applicable legislation Local by-laws, Provincial ordinances and National legislation (Engineering Profession Act, Act 46 of 2000, Public Finance Management Act, Railway Safety Act, Act 30 of 2024, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973, and Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993)
2.Lead the development of strategic Railway safety risk management plans to as low as reasonably practicable in accordance with the “Hierarchy of Controls principles”. Provide input to ensure that safety is built in into the system design (rather than an addition later in the systems operational lifecycle) and provide expert advice to multiple disciplines i.e. Operations, Rolling stock, Railway Infrastructure, Technology Management, Human Capital, and Product lifecycle management.
3.Use industry standards and practises drawn from international, regional and national players to inform operational, engineering and technological options. 4.Promote the strategic intent of 4th Industrial Revolution and the TRIM safety principle of migrating from administrative controls and introduce the most effective engineering and technological controls to mitigate human error risks.
5.Participate in setting organisational-wide objectives and targets for Technical Engineering Safety and Quality, monitor and evaluate performance and report in pursuit of continual improvement. 6.Direct and monitor the development, implementation and maintenance of Technical Engineering Safety and quality management system (Facilitate the development of Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines to manage the risks within Transnet, other Operators, and neighbouring countries) in line with international and national best practice i.e.
•SANS 3000-2-2 Requirements for systemic engineering and operational standard –Track and associated civil infrastructure and installations •SANS 3000-2-2-1 Requirements for systemic engineering and operational standard-Level crossings •SANS 3000-2-3 Requirements for systemic engineering and operational standard-Rolling stock •SANS 3000-2-6 Requirements for systemic engineering and operational standard- Interoperability, and interface and intraface.
7.Provide oversight of quality assurance for rolling stock belonging to other Train operators. Ensure third parties provide a valid certificate of fitness for their rolling stock. 8.Provide oversight of quality assurance for rolling stock and rail infrastructure within Transnet. Ensure Transnet Engineering provides a valid certificate of fitness for rolling stock maintained on behalf of Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager.
9.Conduct Research and benchmarking with world-class organisations to drive innovation and identify relevant solutions for TRIM. 10.Promote and provide technical input into the selection of the technologies within the organisation, utilising relevant standards, technical risk assessments and compliance with legal obligations
11.Build capability (competent personnel, processes, procedures, standards and technology) to conduct technical railway occurrence investigations, systems review, occurrence data analysis, and provide technical input into high-level investigations, advice the organisation on technical solutions required to prevent or mitigate railway occurrences. Research and recommend feasible innovative technological solutions in rail occurrence prevention.
12.Build capability to provide quality assurance in the technical, technological, and engineering products value chain that have a significant impact on safety performance. Lead and provide assurance on the implementation of TRIM Integrated Management System (TRIM IMS).
13.Build capacity to establish health and safety specifications and provide quality assurance on contractor safety management during shutdowns and other projects. 14.Maintain strategic relations with key internal & external stakeholders, such as the Department of Employment and Labour, and other relevant Regulators to understand expectations and manage interfaces to ensure compliance.
15.Facilitate the development of business cases for the Technical Engineering Safety and Quality programs and ensure constant monitoring of financial performance of the programs. 16.Manage the departmental cost centre budget and expenditure. Manage all People management processes such as recruitment, performance, talent management, etc. within the safety function. Support, maximise and manage specialist functions within the Technical Engineering Safety and Quality department.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements 1.Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) 2.Post-graduate qualification in Engineering Management and GCC (Government Certificate of Competency) would be an added advantage. 3.10 -12 years’ experience in Technical Engineering Safety with at least 5 years at Senior Management level. 4.Requirement of Trust and Honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19 5.Must undergo lifestyle audit Standard Job Requirements •Driver’s license code 08 / code B •Travel as required and approved
Competencies
Strategy & Sustainability • Strategic Thinking: Formulates strategies and business plans to achieve the overall organisations direction • Commercial Awareness: Keeps abreast of internal and external factors that can impact the business • Innovating: Generates new ideas or solutions by thinking “outside • of the box”; reviews current processes or systems and identifies ways to optimise them Ethical & Inspirational Leadership • Inspiring People: Leads by example. Inspires, motivates and empowers team members to do their best. • Managing Talent: Provides clear direction and sets performance standards/requirements for the team • Leading Change: Leads and directs change initiatives. • Embracing Diversity: Leads and promotes equal opportunity and has an appreciation for diversity in the workplace Business Performance and Delivery • Lead Business Performance: Leads the business to be more efficient and effective • Strategic Decision Making: Is decisive and takes full accountability for decisions • Business Acumen: Understands and deals with various business situations using obtained knowledge and a broad spectrum of expertise • Analysing: Thinks in a systemic way but is open to new approaches Relationship Management • Communicating Effectively: Communicates the business strategy and objectives in a clear manner • Collaborating and Networking: Build wide and effective relationships with people inside and outside of the organisation to help achieve the organisations goals and objectives • Service Orientated: Leads by example; strives for a customer centric culture where everyone acts with the customer in mind • Persuading and Influencing: Is able to persuade and influence those around him/her for the benefit of achieving the organisations/department goals and objectives. Identifies and influences key decision makers using strong persuasive techniques and creates a strong personal impression that leads to buy in from others Corporate Governance & Compliance • Leading Governance: Always work in the best interest of the organisation and aligns business practices to the ethical obligations and good corporate governance
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com
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Practitioner: Safety & Health
Practitioner: Safety & Health
| Operating Division: | Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | RN-RNC-SAFT-BU Safety- EFT |
| Location: | Elandsfontein |
| Reporting To: | Snr Manager: National HSE |
| Grade: | G |
| Reference: | req4417 |
The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
To implement RME safety, health and environment management system so that all railway construction and related activities are in compliance with the requirements of health, safety and environmental legislation and TRIM policies, standards and procedures.
Position Outputs
1.Provide advice and support to line management to ensure compliance is achieved regarding health and safety legislation and TRIM and Transnet requirements. 2.Advise and support line management in the implementation of internal and assessments and induction training. 3.Partake in meetings health and safety meetings, project progress meetings, contractor and supplier briefing meetings) to promote health, safety and environment and provide assistance to line to resolve conflicts in relation to health and safety issues and ensure compliance with applicable legislation or standards. 4.Facilitate risk assessments and ensure identified control measures are implemented to eliminate hazards, incidents or injuries.
5.Participate in the evaluation and approval of suppliers or contractors tender documentation and equipment. 6.Monitor and measure health and safety performance on regular basis and advice on adequate corrective and preventive actions to correct negative trends and to reinforce positive performance. 7.Participate in incident investigations and assist line management in the identification basic or root causes, corrective and preventive actions and ensure ongoing follow ups to close out recommendations. 8.Advice and support line in preparing and implementing emergency preparedness and response plan including rescue plans to minimize operations disruptions. 9.Compile and communicate health and safety statistics and highlight systems strengths and weaknesses for improvements.
10.Monitor and measure the implementation of behaviour changing methods such as Daily Safe Task Instruction, Safe and Unsafe Practice Slips, Planned Task Observations, Critical Task Analysis and Alcohol testing and specific training interventions. 11.Conduct audits and inspections and communicate the findings to line management for remedial actions to be taken and arrange for follow ups to ensure adequate implementation of the recommended actions. 12.Ensure to develop health and safety skills to ensure proper implementation of the health and safety management system. 13.Facilitate communication between RME and authorities, professional bodies and other stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience: ▪Bachelor’s degree/ B-tech/ National Diploma in health and safety OR Environmental Health is required. ▪At least 3 years’ experience in a health and safety function with responsibilities in a Multi-disciplinary Project environment. ▪Driver’s license code 8. ▪Willing to work extended hours under extreme pressure regularly. ▪Must be eligible for SACPCMP registration within 12 months of appointment.
Competencies
Competencies Required: Knowledge: ▪Knowledge of health and safety legislation (including SANS3000/3001 and ISO18001, 14001 and 9001) ▪Hazard identification and risk management techniques ▪Incident and investigation procedures ▪NOSA Programmes ▪Train Working Rules ▪Auditing and Inspection Methods ▪Root cause analysis techniques ▪Compilation of health and safety reports, procedures, plans and specifications ▪Knowledge of project management ▪Construction management Skills Required: ▪Communication skills ▪Computer literacy ▪Consulting and advisory skills ▪Report writing ▪Resourceful ▪Innovative ▪Listening ▪Conflict resolution skills ▪Problem solving skills ▪Negotiation skills ▪Project management skills Attributes ▪Safety orientation and consciousness ▪Pro-active ▪Flexible ▪Commitment ▪Assertiveness ▪Team player ▪Integrity ▪Results driven
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com
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Senior Project Engineering Manager
Senior Project Engineering Manager
| Operating Division: | Transnet Pipelines |
| Employee Group: | OPS & TECH, Durban |
| Department: | Engineering |
| Location: | Durban |
| Reporting To: | Chief Engineer |
| Grade: | D |
| Reference: | 10321500 |
The closing date is on 25/03/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
To take accountability for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of all Engineering & Design elements within a project(s) / programme(s) and take accountability for the scope, cost, schedule and quality of Engineering and Design deliverables on all phases of the project(s) / programme(s) from Conceptualization, Pre-feasibility, Feasibility to Execution.
To ensure that Engineering technical solutions are sustainable, fit for purpose and have adopted value engineering principles.
Position Outputs
The outputs, duties and responsibilities that the jobholder influences or change in his/her role as a Senior Manager: Project Engineering Management are classified as:
Strategic – 20%
Tactical – 30%.
Operational – 50%.
Outputs, duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Engineering Staff and Work management within a portfolio of disciplines in a regional engineering team.
Provides leadership, coordination and integration of engineering staff and services over multiple disciplines/segments and/or projects, to ensure accuracy in the application of standards in the engineering and design process and to support the successful delivery of capital projects/programmes.
To provide routine and regular reporting to the Project Sponsors, General Managers, Chief Engineer, Project Directors and Execution Team on progress, issues and or areas of concern pertaining to the engineering and design elements of the project(s)/programme(s). To make decisions and co-ordinate overall needs and direction in liaison with the Chief Engineer and Project Director. He/she will review the progress of the engineering and design elements regularly with the engineering discipline specific managers as necessary.
Manages staff and the delivery of engineering services across a number of disciplines on multiple projects/programmes. Ensures that their portfolio is resourced with competent engineering staff on an ongoing basis.
Provides input on the development and assessment of performance scorecards for staff in their portfolio.
Develops and compiles Training and Development Plans in accordance with the Engineering Council of South Africa. Tracks and monitors training and development performance in accordance with policies, procedures and performance planning documentation.
Continuously provides feedback and coaching to ensure that trainees perform at optimum productivity level.
Manages and resolves conflict within and across teams.
Discipline-specific technical expert in facilitating and reviewing technical documentation arising out of the PLP gate reviews.
Be the discipline specific owner for the PLP technical criterion.
To be the lead manager integrating various discipline specific technical expertise in facilitating and reviewing technical documentation arising out of gate reviews in terms of Transnet’s Project Life Cycle Process.
Monitors and controls compliance to the PLP methodology on capital infrastructure projects/programmes.
Participates in the independent gate review panel and assesses various projects/programmes to ensure compliance to the PLP methodology.
Ensures that engineering technical solutions are sustainable, fit for purpose and have adopted value engineering principles.
Implements value improving processes, which include Value Engineering and Sustainable Design to ensure “Fit-For-Purpose” technical solutions and lowest project life cycle costs.
Ensures that projects/programmes have implemented value improving processes and analyses and reviews engineering documentation to ensure complianc
As a hands-on manager, he/she will participate in project/programme related activities, as necessary, and will be familiar with all aspects of the project/programme implementation.
Provision of support to the Project and Construction teams with respect to engineering and design matters on projects/programmes:
Arranges and facilitates design reviews and participates as required in engineering and construction reviews, management reviews and proposals.
Leads on safety within TPL, raises safety awareness and ensures that design for safety principles are applied to projects/programmes.
Develops and implements the Design Management Plan (DMP) together with the project leadership team (including procurement, controls, construction, commissioning), and allocates roles & responsibilities.
Directs and reviews engineering activities to ensure that work quality is satisfactory and the most appropriate technical personnel development programs are conducted. Ensures that engineering risk assessments and Hazops are carried out and all identified issues are addressed.
Conducts “Lessons Learned” and Value Engineering reviews on the engineering components of projects/programmes. Evaluates and reports on the progress of the engineering team and the results obtained and recommends changes if needed to achieve overall objectives or improve on delivery.
Prepares engineering management reports that will input into the project reports), which detail forecasted resource hours versus burned hours, progress on engineering deliverables, risks etc.
Efficient and effective delivery of all Engineering & Design elements within a project/programme.
Ensures that the engineering elements of projects/programmes are executed safely and in compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, standing instructions and safe working procedures. Establish specific policies/procedures relevant to project execution and arrange preparation of the Engineering Work Plan (EWP).
Set goals and objectives, identify priorities, clearly communicate these to team members and other relevant parties, and provides leadership in their implementation. Motivates, ensures commitment and builds a result-oriented team focused on achieving the optimum outcome for the team.
Directs, controls and manages through nominated staff the technical output from his/her portfolio including procurement and administration of Engineering Consulting Service Providers throughout the engineering and design process of projects/programmes.
Co-ordinates the development of project/programme budgets based on sound cost estimation principles and informed by accurate requirements as per the PLP and conducts regular engineering progress and cost estimate review meetings. Takes responsibility for decisions regarding short/long term capital to operating cost trade-offs.
Provides support to the Project and Construction teams with respect to engineering and design matters on projects/programmes. He/she fulfils three main roles during the execution of a project/programme, namely Manager, Technical Leader and Communicator.
Manages the engineering effort of planning, resourcing and scheduling as well as providing technical leadership, coordination and integrating amongst the various disciplines and effectively resolving any engineering and design issues and conflicts that may arise.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Competencies: • A 4-year Engineering Bachelor’s degree: BSc Eng. / B Eng. or BTech Eng. (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Chemical). • Professionally registered as a Pr. Eng. or Pr. Tech Eng. with ECSA. • Post Graduate qualification in Engineering or Management Experience • At least 10 years applicable Engineering and project engineering management experience with infrastructure projects of which: • At least 3 to 5 years relevant engineering management experience on hydrocarbon projects/ programmes • At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in management of a multi-disciplinary team of engineering professionals on mega CAPEX projects in the built environment at a senior managerial level. • General Business Management Qualification. • A proven track record of developing value engineered technical infrastructure solutions. • Driver licence code B minimum
Competencies
Sound Knowledge of discipline specific engineering technology accordance with world class trends.
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of business, the application thereof, the opportunities within business and the seizure of such opportunities.
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of the engineering and design of large and small infrastructure projects in the Port, Rail and Pipeline environment.
The application of world class engineering principles on infrastructure projects.
Sound knowledge and understanding of the legislation pertaining to compliance, investment and risk management, process of evaluating regulatory and non-regulatory responses to financial and investment risk and selecting them in relation to their impact on the organisation.
Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes.
Sound knowledge and understanding of the policies, procedures and standards applied within the industry and their effect and impact on business.
The capacity to understand relevant financial and commercial information and apply this knowledge in a practical manner.
Knowledge of processes, systems and behaviours required to deliver large capital projects safely to schedule, quality, and budget.
In depth technical knowledge and application of best practices in the engineering and design of capital projects.
The ability to interact with people at all levels in the organisation and in the socioeconomic environment.
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com
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Snr Manager: Brand and Marketing
Snr Manager: Brand and Marketing
| Operating Division: | Transnet Corporate Centre |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | GPCA, Branding & Publicity, GRP |
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Reporting To: | Executive Mngr: Corporate Communications |
| Grade: | D |
| Reference: | req4646 |
The closing date is on 25/03/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
1. To provide strategic leadership in the development and management of the organisation’s brand and marketing and corporate event function
2. To ensure a strong, consistent corporate identity that enhances reputation, strengthens stakeholder engagement, supports market positioning, and advances organisational objectives.
3. The role drives integrated marketing communication, branding, and event strategies that position the organisation effectively across key markets and stakeholder environments while aligning with corporate strategy and values.
Position Outputs
Brand Management and governance: 1. Develop and institutionalise comprehensive brand strategy that strengthens brand equity visibility, and organisational positioning. 2. Establish and enforce brand governance frameworks, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistent application across the organisation and external partners. Integrated Marketing Strategy: 3. Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies aligned to organisational priorities, commercial objectives, and stakeholder engagement goals. 4. Translate business strategy into targeted marketing initiatives that enhance organisational competitiveness and reputation. Campaigns and Programme Management: 5. Direct the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns, across digital, print, media, and experiential platforms to maximise reach, engagement, and impact. 6. Ensure campaigns are insight-driven, measurable, and aligned with brand positioning
Corporate Events and Experiential Marketing: 7. Provide strategic oversight of corporate events, exhibitions, launches, conferences, and stakeholder engagements as platforms to enhance brand visibility and organisational reputation. 8. Ensure events support strategic messaging, stakeholder positioning, and brand experience objectives. 9. Establish governance and standards for event management across the organisation to ensure consistency, quality, and brand alignment. Market Intelligence and Insights: 10. Drive the use of market research, stakeholder insights, and performance analytics to inform marketing and brand strategies. 11. Monitor industry trends and competitive positioning to identify risks and opportunities.
Digital Brand Presence 12. Provide strategic oversight of digital marketing initiatives to strengthen online visibility, stakeholder engagement, and brand relevance across digital platforms. 13. Ensure optimisation of digital channels through performance monitoring and continuous improvement. Stakeholder and Partnership Alignment: 14. Collaborate with internal business units, operating divisions, and corporate functions to align marketing and event initiatives with organisational priorities. 15. Manage relationships with brand and advertising agencies, event partners, and service providers to deliver integrated brand and marketing solutions. Performance Measurement and Leadership 16. Establish performance measurement frameworks to assess marketing, brand, and event effectiveness and return on investment. 17. Lead and develop the brand, marketing, and events team while managing budgets, resources, and service providers to deliver high-performance outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, or Communication, Brand Management or a related field. • A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in brand management, marketing or integrated communication. • At least 3-5 years in a senior management role. • Experience overseeing large-scale corporate events or experiential marketing initiatives will be advantageous. • Certificate in Copy Writing, Creative Writing or Languages Project Management, Event Managements or Leadership programmes will be an added advantage Skills Required: • Strong understanding of branding, marketing principles, and market dynamics. • Proficiency in digital marketing and integrated campaign management • Event strategy and experiential marketing oversight. • Excellent leadership and team management skills. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Ability to think strategically and execute effectively. • Strategic planning and execution capability.
Competencies
• Strategic and innovative thinking. • Stakeholder-centric mindset. • Results orientation and continuous improvement. • Leadership and team development capability. • Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills. • Sound business and commercial acumen.
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
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Senior Specialist:External Communication
Senior Specialist:External Communication
| Operating Division: | Transnet Corporate Centre |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | Grp, Corporate Affairs |
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Reporting To: | Executive Mngr: Corporate Communications |
| Grade: | D |
| Reference: | req4647 |
The closing date is on 24/03/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
1. To lead and implement the organisation’s external communication and reputation management strategy.
2. To ensure consistent, credible, and strategically aligned engagement with media, government, industry, and public stakeholders.
3. The role safeguards and enhances corporate reputation through proactive communication, effective stakeholder positioning, and strategic advisory support to executive leadership.
Position Outputs
1. Develop and institutionalise a group-wide external communication and reputation management framework, including governance structures, protocols and standards that ensure consistent, coordinated and strategically aligned messaging across the organisation. 2. Lead and direct integrated reputation management initiatives that strengthen and protect the organisation’s public image across government, industry, media, investor, and community stakeholder environments. 3. Strategically position Chairperson, Group Chief Executive and Executives, including OD CES – as credible industry voices through coordinated public engagements, thought leadership platforms and high-impact external visibility initiatives.
4. Align external communication priorities with organisational strategy — by providing structured communication support to key stakeholder interfaces, including Shareholder representatives, government relations, customers, investors/bondholders, and corporate social investment initiatives. 5. Ensure consistency and coherence of external messaging across Group functions and operating divisions through coordinated planning, communication matrices, and alignment mechanisms with divisional communication teams and brand management functions. 6. Strengthen and manage strategic media relationships to proactively shape public narrative, enhance positive coverage, and ensure effective response to reputational risks and emerging issues. 7. Enhance the organisation’s public relations and external communication capability through standards, spokesperson development, communication audits, and continuous improvement of communication tools and platforms.
8. Provide effective leadership and governance of the external communications function, including management of people, budgets, service providers, and performance delivery against agreed reputation and communication objectives. 9. Develop an external communications matrix for Transnet and key projects – positioning relations according to the level of influence, impact or enhancement they may provide to the business or its projects. 10. Represent Transnet in various forums to enhance the company’s image. 11. Coordinate with communications managers in the divisions to ensure alignment of external messaging. 12. Identify and engage with key media outlet to ensure targeted messaging for Transnet matters.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Marketing or a related field. • A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in corporate communications, external communications, media relations, or reputation management within a large and complex organisational environment. • At least 3-5 years in a senior management role, with responsibility for strategic communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. • Demonstrated experience in managing high-profile reputational issues, media engagement, and executive communications. • Professional certification in Copy Writing, Creative Writing or Languages Project Management or Leadership programmes will be an added advantage. Skills Required: • Strong strategic communication and reputation management capability. • Advanced media relations and public narrative management skills. • Excellent writing, editing, and message development capability for executive and public audiences. •Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across government, industry, media, and executive environments. •Proficiency in digital communication platforms, media monitoring tools, and communication analytics. •Ability to interpret organisational strategy and translate it into clear external messaging. •Crisis and issues communication management capability. •Excellent leadership and team management skills. •Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. •Strong analytical, judgement capability and problem-solving abilities in managing sensitive communication matters.. •Strong project and programme management capability. Standard Job Requirements: •Driver’s license code 08 •Travel as required and approved •Availability to respond outside normal working hours during crises or high-priority communication events.
Competencies
Competencies Required: • Strategic thinking and organisational awareness. • High-level judgement, discretion, and business acumen. • Executive advisory capability and influencing skills. •Strong leadership and team development capability. •Resilience and composure under pressure. •Results orientation with strong accountability for outcomes. •Collaboration and cross-functional coordination capability.
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
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Occupational Hygiene Assistant X2
Occupational Hygiene Assistant X2
| Operating Division: | Transnet Corporate Centre |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | HR, Occupational Health Hygiene |
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Reporting To: | Specialist: Occupational Hygiene Management |
| Grade: | I1X |
| Reference: | req4629 |
The closing date is on 23/03/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
• To assess qualitatively and quantitatively workers’ exposure to health risks and find solutions that will eliminate or reduce exposure to acceptable levels in co-operation with partners under the supervision of an occupational hygiene technologist/hygienist.
• To play an integrated role in the success of Occupational Hygiene, providing efficient Occupational Hygiene and quality administrative support to ensure that there is seamless workflow and delivery against tasks delegated.
• To provide occupational hygiene technical support to Transnet Operating Divisions (ODs).
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and management of policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and programmes whilst maintaining their effectiveness and ensuring the provision of high-quality occupational hygiene solutions.
Position Outputs
• Plan and execute the occupational hygiene programme in the allocated area of responsibility.
• Conduct Occupational Hygiene surveys including workplace investigations and reporting on all Occupational Hygiene related activities under the supervision of an Occupational Hygiene Technologist/Hygienist
• Assist in conducting occupational health risk assessments in the workplace.
• Compiling reports, memoranda, presentation documents, agendas, meeting minutes, and other office management activities.
• Prepare reports on the results and findings and analyse and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions under the supervision of an Occupational Hygiene Technologist/Hygienist.
• Provide sound professional advice and judgment on Occupational Hygiene related issues to clients to implement recommendations, corrective and preventive actions to line management.
• Collecting samples during investigations/surveys, including setting up equipment and observing employees being monitored.
• Preparing samples before and after sampling, and for shipment to an external laboratory for analysis.
• Delivering and collecting samples and equipment at the service providers premises.
• Conducting inspection on occupational hygiene equipment, samples and laboratory accessories.
• Maintenance of occupational hygiene laboratory, equipment and sample media/consumables, stored and readily available for conducting the surveys.
• Administrative duties in managing the Quality Management System (according to ISO 17020).
• Compliance with professional bodies and alignment with best practices.
• Assisting in procurement related activities regarding the budgeting process, developing scope of work, loading and follow-up of notifications/requests for quotations/information/purchase requisitions or orders/ acceptance of quotations/payments of invoices.
• Maintaining inventory of consumables and stationery to determine available stock; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders and verifying receipt of supplies
• Co-ordinating Occupational Hygiene surveys bookings.
• Updating and maintaining the Occupational Hygiene programme.
• Assist with the preparation for Occupational Hygiene surveys.
• Assist in monitoring the implementation and compliance across the Operating Divisions (ODs) with the relevant policies/frameworks, processes and procedures.
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Qualifications and Experience
• National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene/ Environmental Health/ Ergonomics/ Human Physiology/ Occupational Health is required.
• Legal knowledge certificate in Occupational Hygiene is required.
• Have at least 2 years relevant experience in Occupational Hygiene.
• Registered as an Occupational Hygiene Assistant with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene.
• Additional qualifications and experience in occupational hygiene/ ergonomics/HF training/ improvement projects will be advantageous.
Competencies
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations. • Railway Safety Standards • Occupational Hygiene standards • Health and Safety Regulatory Insight • Project Management • Must be conversant with SANAS documents and requirements for the accreditation of occupational hygiene inspection bodies. • Knowledge and experience in the development of Occupational Hygiene Procedures, Processes, and Standards.
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com
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Principal Construction Manager
Principal Construction Manager
| Operating Division: | TPT POD Corporate H/O |
| Employee Group: | Non Permanent |
| Department: | Capital Projects |
| Location: | Durban |
| Reporting To: | Senior Project Manager |
| Grade: | E |
| Reference: | req4621 |
The closing date is on 20/03/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
TWO VACANCIES TO BE FILLED FOR CAPE TOWN TERMINALS and RICHARDS BAY TERMINALS
•To manage and coordinate all construction activities on site in order to ensure that the work in progress conforms to the specification, Works Information, Construction Drawings, Special Conditions of Construction, in coordination with the NEC3 contract.
•To manage projects executed by a single or various entity inside or outside Transnet Port Terminals to ensure planning, management, and implementation of projects within scheduled time, cost budget and to the prescribed quality standards.
•To set up site and prepare systems and procedures to manage all construction activities at site compliance with the instruction of the Project Manager.
Position Outputs
• Overall responsibility for managing all construction activities on site, participating in the constructability reviews with Engineering and Design and representing Transnet PortTerminals for all Local Authorities, Partners, contractors or vendors. • Developing project plans to ensure that desired outputs are delivered in accordance with the agreed schedule. • Ensuring that all Environmental, Health, Safety and Security, Quality, Material Management, and Field Engineering Queries are adhered to. • Compiling and communicating project reports, informing all site key stakeholders of the progress of the works and of any occurrences in the field that may affect the project. • Managing projects in a manner that ensures that projects are completed in line with specifications, on time and within defined budgets. • Anticipating and pre-empting project risks to minimise additional cost and ensure timeous completion of projects.
• Overseeing small projects or phases of a larger project to ensure sufficient resources and high levels of functional integration. • Ensuring effective project initiation, planning, execution, control and close. • Ensuring familiarity with system scope and project objectives and role and function of team members to effectively co-ordinate the activities of the team. • Ensure effective Interface between all stakeholders, contractors and departments. • Manage Contractors asset register (Tool list & equipment list) • Attend daily toolbox talks • Ensuring adherence to quality standards. • Reviewing project deliverables. • Managing project scope and changing control and escalating issues where necessary. • Ensuring the complete process of the constructability program is in line with the Project requirements • Always ensure adherence to safety • Ensure effective project initiation, planning, execution, control and close
Qualifications and Experience
▪ Bachelor’s Degree/ NH Diploma/ BTech in Construction/ Engineering relevant engineering qualification. ▪ Min 6 years’ relevant experience, of which at least 2 years at managerial level or specialist experience. ▪ Professional engineering registration in South Africa will be advantageous. Standard Job Requirements ▪ Drivers licence code 8 ▪ Work is normally performed in a typical project site environment ▪ Regular travel ▪ Own vehicle required
Competencies
Anchoring the Transnet Way ▪ Is a conceptual and analytical thinker ▪ Is results focused Is courageous ▪ Is resilient ▪ Is emotionally intelligent ▪ Is an excellent communicator Leading the Transnet Way ▪ Is visionary and inspiring ▪ Is strategic ▪ Is collaborative ▪ Is innovative and entrepreneurial ▪ Has impact and influence ▪ Is a change agent Managing the Transnet Way ▪ Optimises business performance ▪ Manages finances ▪ Manages people & teams ▪ Delights customers ▪ Manages programs, projects & contracts ▪ Manages risk and compliance Sustaining the Transnet Way ▪ Empowers and develops others ▪ Is inquisitive and develops self ▪ Manages and shares information ▪ Role models the culture and values ▪ Embraces diversity ▪ Has the right skills
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
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Manager: Occupational Hygiene Management
Manager: Occupational Hygiene Management
| Operating Division: | Transnet Corporate Centre |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | HR, Occupational Health Hygiene,GRP |
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Reporting To: | Snr Specialist: Occupational Health |
| Grade: | D |
| Reference: | req4610 |
The closing date is on 20/03/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
• Responsible for the design and development of risk based and proactive preventative and solution driven Occupational Hygiene programs for comprehensive occupational hygiene stressors in Transnet.
• Lead the development, implementation, management, and maintain effective policies, procedures, guidelines, programmes and ensure the provision of high-quality Occupational Hygiene service.
• Oversee the end-to-end implementation of Occupational Hygiene, research and development, training and human factors programs (Ergonomics), whilst providing direction and support to the Operating Divisions and Specialist Units.
• Lead the development and implementation of occupational hygiene management programme for cost effective occupational hygiene risk exposure management and comprehensive compliance risk exposure.
• Lead the implementation, monitoring and oversight of the Transnet Approved Inspection Authority (AIA).
• Drive organisational health and safety culture of hygiene exposure prevention and promote occupational hygiene, research and development and ergonomics practices with distinct focus in
dominant hygiene stressors like Asbestos, Hazardous chemical agents, Hazardous biological agents, Noise, Radiation, Ergonomics, Thermal stress (Cold and heat stress), illumination, Lead and Ergonomics.
Position Outputs
PORTFOLIO LEADERSHIP
• Serves a head of Occupational Hygiene function at a Group level.
• Development and implementation of occupational hygiene programs and oversee the cascade thereof to the OD level.
• Oversee the effectiveness and relevance of occupational hygiene program, procedures, process, and initiatives. Facilitate and lead Occupational Hygiene Forums to cascade and share knowledge and learning of Occupational Hygiene matters.
• Establish interfaces and maintain integration with relevant stakeholders (internal and external) such as the Department of Employment and Labour, SANAS, SAIOH and others; to integrate Occupational Hygiene offerings into, Employee Value Proposition Strategy (EVP), Compliance with professional bodies and alignment with best practices.
• Manage the occupational hygiene and ergonomics service providers (Transversal Contracts) at Group level, by managing the SLA as well as contract performance and expenditure.
• Drive the compliance and awareness of the Occupational Health policy, strategy, and procedures of the organisation. Develop and implement control frameworks to ensure compliance.
• Facilitate the integration of the occupational hygiene, research and development, training and human factors programs with the Culture and Change function and provide a change expertise on all the Group-driven occupational hygiene projects.
• Establish the occupational hygiene research and development to review best practices locally and internationally to all occupational hygiene, research and development and human factors programs by constantly scanning the environment to improve requisite services at Transnet.
• Establish corporate occupational hygiene, human factors, and research and development performance measures, and evaluate progress on programs and initiatives reporting to various statutory forums for adoption as organizational position.
• Lead the design, development, implementation and communication on Health, strategy, procedures, and framework at Transnet.
• Develop and implement effective monitoring and evaluation systems and process across all OD’s.
• Ensure transversal alignment of the occupational hygiene function through the implementation of integrated and consistent Occupational Hygiene Management processes.
OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
• Promote alliances and partnerships with specialised knowledge areas to enhance execution of Projects and Programmes. • Responsible for ensuring delivery of Occupational Hygiene Programmes and Projects within defined budget and schedule. • Champion, elevate and promote the prevention of workplace stressors, ensuring that adopted policies and procedures enhance workplace hygiene standards. • Lead the implementation of Training and Awareness programs Transnet wide. • Conduction regular performance review of KPIs and expenditure on projects and programs.
• Promote and supporting the design and roll-out of Group wide Occupational Hygiene initiatives. • Contribute to the development of annual plans, budgets and support the roll-out of Group Safety, Occupational Health and Wellness programmes. • Oversee the effective provision and integration of occupational hygiene data to occupational medicine to enable the development of employees’ occupational risk exposure profile (OREP) to inform the risk-based medical surveillance program. • Identify and facilitate the acquisition of all resources required for successful Programme implementation.
SUPPORT AND DIRECT THE TRANSNET APPROVED INSPECTION AUTHORITY (AIA)
• Provide strategic vision, leadership, and guidance to the AIA to harness the value proposition to the entire Transnet. • Establish an efficient and effective AIA strategy to achieve the following business imperatives: o To develop proactive incidents and emergency response management for occupational hygiene related challenges such as uncontrolled release of toxic chemicals, smoke, asbestos, temperature extremes and natural disaster negatively impacting Transnet operations. o Enhancing occupational hygiene and the AIA and establishing them as a business priority within the organization. o Lead and guide the establishment and maintenance of the AIA function with appropriate and required resources to enable the provision of strategic direction and effective occupational hygiene management within Transnet.
OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE
• Develop and implement the governance framework on all Occupational Hygiene programmes and interventions, to enable compliance to regulatory requirements, internal Policies, Standards and to promote good governance. • Monitor risk metrics; Identify, manage emerging compliance issues, and recommend responses to trends and gap issues. • Assurance on quality, risk mitigation and compliance • Advisory on the compliant application of Policies, Procedures and Practices. • Provide assurance, ownership, and custodianship on internally and externally focused Occupational Hygiene programmes and governance matters impacting on Quality Management standards and systems. • Identify, manage and escalate non-compliance issues and recommend appropriate mitigation. • Report on risk management and compliance to the relevant governance committees.
OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE COMMUNICATION
• Drive the occupational hygiene and human factors communication strategy through corporate affairs, communicate hygiene quarterly themes, advise on hygiene content development. • Conduct benchmarking relevant policies and practices with similar organisation including desktop exercises. • Keep Management and Employees of Transnet informed on critical issues pertaining to occupational hygiene issues and drive knowledge, awareness, and learning. • Monitor and evaluate the performance and compliance to occupational hygiene policies, procedures, and guidelines.
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
• Proactively engage all key stakeholders on an ongoing basis and build trusted and valuable partnerships to establish sound relationships. • Team up with and build solid relationships with key stakeholders and other functional areas to enable insight, understanding and effective functioning.
Qualifications and Experience
• An Honors Degree (NQF 8) in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health (with focus on Occupational Hygiene) is required.
• A Master’s (NQF 9) in occupational Hygiene/public health/ occupational health is desirable/will be an added advantage.
• A postgraduate certificate or degree in Ergonomics will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 8 – 10 years’ relevant experience as a manager for occupational hygiene, of which at least 3 – 4 years at a management level.
• Legal knowledge certificate in Occupational Hygiene.
• Be registered with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH) as an Occupational Hygienist.
• Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.
Competencies
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations. • Must be conversant with SANAS requirements for the accreditation of occupational hygiene inspection bodies • Have an in-depth knowledge of the quality management system implemented within the inspection body–SANS 17020. • Sound knowledge and experience in policy development. • Sound knowledge and Experience in Programme and Project Management. • Conversant with Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and its Requisite Regulations. • Strategy & Sustainability • Inspirational Leadership • Business Performance and Delivery • Relationship Management • Corporate Governance & Compliance • Personal Mastery.
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com
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Specialist: Ergonomist & Human Factors
Specialist: Ergonomist & Human Factors
| Operating Division: | Transnet Corporate Centre |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | HR, Occupational Health Hygiene,GRP |
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Reporting To: | Manager: Occupational Hygiene Management |
| Grade: | F |
| Reference: | req4609 |
The closing date is on 20/03/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
• Provide direction and the implementation of the Transnet ergonomics management programmes from hazard identification, risk assessments, ergonomics surveys and audits across Transnet, as well conduct quality assurance assessments services to the Operating Divisions (ODs) and Specialist Units (SUs).
• Contribute technical specifications in the development, implementation, management, and maintenance of ergonomics procedures, guidelines, programmes and ensure the provision of high-quality ergonomics service.
• Responsible for the full implementation and maintenance of ergonomics programme at Transnet Group level and the embedding of ergonomics programmes across Transnet ODs.
• Specialist contributor to the development and driving of the ergonomics culture, which enables Transnet to provide and maintain safe working environment without uncontrolled ergonomics’ risks.
• Responsible for implementation and maintenance of risk based, and proactive preventative and solutions driven ergonomic programmes for comprehensive human factors/ergonomics management in Transnet.
• Implement ergonomics risk management and compliance plans, to address related risks and ensure compliance to applicable legislation.
Position Outputs
• Develop, implement, and maintain a risk-based ergonomics programme throughout Transnet, and ensure that all workplaces and buildings comply with statutory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain ergonomic Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all occupational hygiene surveys.
• Guide Transnet ODs to develop a risk-based ergonomics programme.
• Develop, implement and maintain a mentorship and coaching programme for up-and-coming occupational hygiene practitioners to ensure that ergonomics standards are not compromised or deviated from when carrying out ergonomic surveys
• Ensure that all occupational hygiene practitioners are provided with ergonomics training before an ergonomics assessment is carried out by them, to promote alignment, uniformity, and standardization in conducting surveys in line with ergonomics standards and best practices.
• Assist with the development, implementation, review and maintenance of Human Factors processes, procedures, guidelines and/or standards to promote efficient, effective, reliable, and safe operational areas.
• Raising awareness regarding ergonomic related hazards and the importance of compliance to policies, standards and/or guidelines, procedures, processes within Transnet corporate and operational environments.
• Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to ensure that Transnet complies with the ergonomics statutory requirements.
• Conduct ergonomics related risk assessment and audits with appropriate interventions to ensure continual identification of risk areas and safety improvement initiatives.
• National and international benchmarking of best practices to improve Ergonomics Management within the corporate and operational environment.
• Coordinate research that will optimize the interaction between employees and their working environment.
• Participate and be actively involved in incident investigations and project management to influence the design and controls for the final products.
• Review the outcomes and effectiveness of the ergonomics interventions at regular intervals to ensure compliance to relevant legislation and to communicate any changes to the relevant stakeholders.
• Integrate ergonomics function within the Occupational Hygiene and Occupational Medicine functions to ensure that exposure data and medical surveillance outcomes are shared by both teams to continuously improve exposure controls and the development of Occupational Risk Exposure Profile (OREP).
ERGONOMICS COMMUNICATION
• Implement the ergonomics communication programmes across Transnet, communicate ergonomics monthly themes, champion awareness campaigns and assess for emerging trends. • Keep management and employees of Transnet informed on critical issues pertaining to ergonomics issues and drive knowledge, awareness and learning. • Monitor and ensure that the operating divisions comply with the Occupational Health policies, processes and procedure concerning the implementation of ergonomics requirements. • Responsible for communication initiatives and advice on ergonomics content development.
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
• Engage all key stakeholders on an ongoing basis and build trusted and valuable partnerships to establish sound relationships. • Collaborate with and build solid relationships with key stakeholders and other functional areas to enable insight, understanding and effective functioning.
GOVERNANCE, AUDITS AND ASSURANCE
• Take an active part in all Transnet, third party and customer audits/visits, following up and completing all corrective actions with regards to ergonomics non-conformances. • Conduct regular compliance assessments throughout the ODs to ensure compliance to the statutory requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
• BTech/B-Degree Occupational Hygiene or Human Factors/Ergonomics is required.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in Human Factors/Ergonomics will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 6 – 8 years’ relevant experience and registered as an Occupational Hygienist or an Ergonomist with Ergonomics Society of South Africa.
• Legal knowledge certificate in Occupational Hygiene.
• Be registered with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH) as an Occupational Hygienist or Ergonomics Society of South Africa.
• Additional qualifications and experience in Ergonomic improvement projects in an industrial environment will be an added advantage.
• Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.
Competencies
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations. • Railway Safety Standards • Human Factors Safety Standards • Ergonomics • Transnet Operational Environment (Railway Safety, maritime, pipelines, engineering, port terminal activities and real estate will be advantageous) • Health and Safety Regulatory Insight • Accident Investigation • Research Methodology • Employment Equity • Strategy & Sustainability • Inspirational Leadership • Business Performance and Delivery • Relationship Management • Corporate Governance & Compliance • Personal Mastery.
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com
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