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Snr Specialist: System Developer
Snr Specialist: System Developer
| Operating Division: | Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) |
| Employee Group: | Non Permanent |
| Department: | SP-ICT-Systems Developer-PKT |
| Location: | Parktown |
| Reporting To: | Function Specialist: Rail Applications |
| Grade: | E |
| Reference: | req3117 |
The closing date is on 23/06/2025. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Development/configuration of ICT solutions to meet business requirements effectively, efficiently, on time and with the required quality assurance.
Role becomes part of a high performance cross-functional team.
Position Outputs
Contribute to Strategy and Planning by: •Working collaboratively with all ICT functional areas to ensure solutions can be consumed using innovative digital platforms. •Researching, analysing and designing proof-of-concept solutions using digital technologies •Assisting in the preparation and documentation of solution requirements and specifications for new solutions as well as existing digital solutions. •Assisting in preparation of documentation to enable handover of solutions to other support teams. •Researching on emerging application development best practices, languages and standards. •Participating in the delivery of Solution/Application Architecture deliverables. •Participating in the delivery of Integration Architecture deliverables. •Participating in the delivery of Enterprise Architecture deliverables
Participation in the Operational Management of the Application Development Environment by: •Cultivating and disseminating knowledge of application development best practices. •Producing quality technical specifications aligned with architectural standards. •Developing optimised digital and mobile solutions based on technical specifications. •Enhancing and improve existing solutions to become more digitally focused •Ensuring quality assurance on work delivered. •Performing unit testing. •Participating in integration testing and User Acceptance Testing. •Enabling continuous Integration and Deployment of Digital solutions using DevOps Principles. •Implementing Best Practice Standards. •Performing Production support of solutions (24/7). •Performing incident analysis and resolution.
•Performing analysis on incidents to identify trends and improvements required. •Recommending and schedule software improvements and upgrades to reduce technical debt within the environment. •Managing applications through their life cycle. •Liaising with other technical and operations teams to ensure successful implementation and running of digital solutions. •Contributing to Known Error Database. •Contributing to Service Catalogue •Implementing Architectural standards. •Adhering to governance and best practice processes across ICT SDLC methodology. •Training, mentoring, managing and providing guidance to Junior Staff. •Assisting with identifying digital opportunities to enhance automate business processes. •Analysing and evaluating relevant information to support the decision-making process. •Producing relevant reports aligned to Outputs. •Working according to Agile, DevOps and Other Supported Methodologies.
•Working in Adhere to governance and best practice processes across ICT SDLC methodology. •Producing technical and integration specifications based on business requirements. •Producing clean, efficient code based on technical specifications •Testing and deploying programs and systems •Fixing, troubleshooting and improving existing software •Integrating software components based on specifications •Managing Change and Release Management processes relevant to department and RACI. •Taking Development Lead Role on Projects.
Participate in the Acquisition and Implementation of IT solutions by: •Building relationships with software development team and other departmental teams to gain an understanding of solution architectures and required functionality •Engaging with contracted software vendors to continuously improve and leverage of leading digital technologies that can improve current business process. •Participating in workshops with business users and departmental team members to understand business needs and requirements. •Participating in governance and standards workshops to establish principles, guardrails, processes and templates for ITC processes •Conducting research on emerging solution development best practices, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts. •Continually develop skills in the applicable technologies as well as staying informed on new developments in those technologies. •Researching new technologies to support the Innovation and Digital Platform
•Staying abreast of latest versions of current Technologies. •Developing and implementing upgrade Plans through Solution Lifecycle Management of Team Members by: •Managing Team members to align to delivery of New Requirements, Changes and Production Support. •Leading resolution in terms of Incidents and Problems. •Driving New Technology Implementations within team. •Mentoring Team Members. •Creating a culture of support and trust. •Championing Agile/DevOps Culture in Teams.
Qualifications and Experience
•B Degree / National Higher Diploma OR National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Information Technology • 5 – 8 years’ experience in direct or related specialized Development field Recognition of Competence •8 Years relevant and solid experience in supervising activities in ICT Department, diagnostic and quality of workflow and procedures; • lower-level certificates/qualification concerning quality execution of work, within the defined operating procedures, standards and working routines. Or provide technical guidance/expertise. Execution of work ensuring compliance with at least 3 yrs at supervisory/ managerial level or specialist experience. • Advantageous: Transnet leadership Development Programme Required Certifications: ● Certification in ITIL Foundation/ Service Management/Intermediate levels – Beneficial ● Certification in TOGAF – Beneficial ● Certification in COBIT – Beneficial ● Certification in ISO 20000 – Beneficial ● Certification in Agile – Beneficial ● Certification in DevOps – Beneficial ● Certification in Lean – Beneficial Experience: ● 5 – 8 years’ experience in direct or related specialized Development field. General: • Valid Driver’s License • Willing to Travel • Willing to work extended and after hours in support of production issues or project deadlines where needed
Competencies
Functional Competencies -Service Change Management -Service Design Management -Emerging Technology Monitoring -Incident Management -Problem Management General Competencies -Continous service improvement management Business Continuity & disaster recovery -ICT Frameworks standards management Behavioural Competencies -Culture Champion -Leadership and navigation -Ethical and moral practice -Critical evaluation -Business 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.
Project Planner
Project Planner
| Operating Division: | TPT POD Corporate H/O |
| Employee Group: | Non Permanent |
| Department: | Capital Project |
| Location: | Durban |
| Reporting To: | Lead Project Planner |
| Grade: | FTMG |
| Reference: | req3052 |
The closing date is on 30/05/2025. 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 manage the daily scheduling, planning, controlling, monitoring & tracking of projects to provide effective integrated project services to the TPT Capital Expenditure Programme
Ensuring that project cost and schedule tools are fully utilised and maintained to assist project managers to measure, forecast and track project related work.
Generate and compile suitable reports to effectively manage schedule, costs, change, risk and opportunity for each project.
Position Outputs
Provide expert planning services in support of each project to meet the project objectives in line with the PLP and controls framework.
Prepare detailed tracking schedules, bar charts, network diagrams, resource loading graphs and critical path analysis for projects using approved software.
Prepare and present detailed monthly status report
Assist project managers on their projects in terms of planning functions associated with activities under their function in support of achieving the weekly and monthly targets.
Ensuring all documentation is in place to ensure compliance to control frameworks.
Loading of information on SAP and tracking of contract payments.
Responsible for the maintenance of appropriate project change control registers to enable the tracking of trends and pending changes.
Quantify and assess changes by way of impacts to schedule, cost and risk.
Co-ordinate and minute weekly/monthly project meetings.
Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of project cost & schedule reports in terms of budget/baseline, commitments, expenditure/progress and forecasts.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications • Relevant diploma Minimum Years Relevant Experience: • 3 years’ experience as a planner in a multi-disciplinary project environmental • Accreditation as a Project Scheduling Professional (PSP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI) is preferred. Or ROC Relevant qualification (NQF 5) Min 8 years’ experience relevant to the position applied for.
Competencies
• Understanding of sequencing of the technical aspects of infrastructure projects • Knowledge of Primavera and SAP • Basic knowledge of project management principles • Knowledge of NEC will be an advantage
Pipe man
Pipe man
| Operating Division: | Transnet NPA |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | DRG, Isandlw. Shift B, Deck Ops |
| Location: | Durban |
| Reporting To: | Chief Mate |
| Grade: | I1X |
| Reference: | req3167 |
The closing date is on 09/07/2025. 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 effectively execute and monitor the side trail dredging process as a vital activity of dredging operations integral for optimal production and to manage and oversee auxiliary tasks associated with various production and maintenance requirements.
Position Outputs
1. Managed side trail pipe process and operation: To ensure optimal production and the reduction of cycle times for maximum efficiency.
2. Maintained critical equipment: To monitor status of and repair depth indicator for side-trail and displacement systems and effect wide range of repairs and maintenance to dredge deck equipment including calibrations and to store, monitor and maintain critical spares levels for running maintenance of deck dredge and hopper equipment.
3. Dredging material: To initiate and advise Dredge Master on best possible pipe positioning for maximun effectiveness and accuracy and maximum dredged quantities.
4. Reclaimed material: Initiating and monitoring this sensitive process to prevent blockages by adjusting flows and communicating with shore based support. This includes overseeing the safe coupling of the floating line and the technique of rain bowing.
5. Maintenance of the entire system of sidetrail, pumps, winches etc (all the equipment that is used by the pipeman).
Qualifications and Experience
• Grade 12 (NQF 4) with Maths and Science or equivalent • Mechanical background would be advantageous • Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience. Or • Demonstrated numeracy and literacy and should have passed Marine Dredging Mathematics and Physics Bridging Course Test, provided for Pipe Operator Training, and • 5 years’ relevant experience as a pipe operator.
Competencies
Knowledge required: • Mechanical background • First aid at sea certificate • Advance firefighting certificate • Restricted radiotelephone operators’ certificate (MARINE) • Personal safety and social responsibilities with personal survival techniques. Skills Required: • Numeracy and computer literacy • Code 8 drivers license B • Determine safe sea working conditions. • To be able to repair minor breakdowns and damages at sea. • To operate radio without hesitance. • Good communication skills. • Quality standards. • Leadership.
Snr Specialist: Integration Developer
Snr Specialist: Integration Developer
| Operating Division: | Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) |
| Employee Group: | Non Permanent |
| Department: | SP-ICT-Integration Developer-PKT |
| Location: | Parktown |
| Reporting To: | Snr Specialist: Information & Data Archi |
| Grade: | E |
| Reference: | req3152 |
The closing date is on 08/07/2025. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Main purpose of this position is to provide Business Partners with end-to-end process solutions. The Integration Specialist is responsible for developing and supporting integration solutions between TFR business applications and the platforms of external stakeholders, including customers across multiple deployment models (On premise / Cloud / Hybrid).
This will be enabled through integrated solutions in support of the ICT and Transnet Strategy.
This role will require collaboration with Architectural and business partner teams to design solutions in support of the ICT and TFR Roadmap. The successful candidate should take ownership and responsibility of solutions in totality to ensure optimal utilization and management of the solution through its lifecycle. Candidate will manage high performance cross-functional teams. A culture of knowledge sharing as well as a mind-set of continuous learning is expected.
The successful candidate should proactively seek opportunities to apply technology to business processes.
Position Outputs
Strategy and Planning: • Provide technical expertise, to ensure cohesive documentation of solution integration requirements, specifications and alignment to ICT & Transnet strategy. • Enable business by providing solutions that will support processes and add business value. • Lead and assist other developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and developing new integration solutions. • Take an active role in cross Departmental/Organizational Units in transformational projects
Operational Management: • Influence and implement knowledge of integration development best practices and standards. • Produce and quality assure integration technical specifications. • Develop/configure new or enhanced integration solutions across multiple environments. • Perform unit testing, integration testing and peer review and code quality assurance. . Production support of integration solutions (24/7) as team lead. •Participate with working group to identify trends, risks and solutions for incidents and manage problems raised to resolution and closure. • Influence Training Strategy for Department. •Mentor, manage and provide guidance to integration specialists. • Analyze and evaluate relevant information to support decision making across multiple solutions, thereby supporting the end-to-end business process optimization. • Influence and adhere to the approved system development lifecycle (SDLC) methodology.
• Implementation of governance and best practice standards (COBIT, ITIL, ISO20000). • Liaise with other technical teams, administrators and contractors to assist in resolving problems. • Generate statistics and prepare and write reports for management and/or team members on the status of integration processes.
Acquisition and Implementation: • Build relationships with solution development and other teams to gain an understanding of application architectures and required functionality across operating divisions, ICT departments and external partners. • Conduct research on emerging integration solutions, best practices, languages and standards with the purpose of influencing the Architectural Landscape. • Continually develop and acquire skills in the applicable technologies as well as staying informed on new developments in those technologies
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications Required: • Related Degree/National Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science Experience: •Minimum of 5-8 years in direct or related specialized field. Certifications Required: • Certification in ITIL foundation ROC: • 8 Years relevant and solid experience in supervising activities in an ICT department, diagnostic and quality of work-flow and procedures; • National Diploma (NQF level 6) or equivalent certificates and qualifications • Quality execution of work, within the defined operating procedures, standards and working routines. Or provide technical guidance/expertise. Execution of work ensuring compliance with at least 3 yrs at supervisory/ managerial level or specialist experience. • Advantageous: Transnet leadership Development Programme Certifications beneficial: • Certification in ITIL intermediate levels • Certification in TOGAF • Certification in COBIT • Certification in ISO 20000 • Certification in Agile • Certification in DevOps • Certification in Lean Transnet leadership Development Programme
Competencies
Functional / Technical Competencies: •Understanding of System Integration Trends and an appreciation of the dynamics of the public sector • Effective management of ICT Operations teams that deliver on multi-disciplinary ICT solutions and services. • Implementation of sufficient governance to manage risks and ensure compliance in line with the governance controls framework and regulatory universe. • Strong strategic and tactical planning capabilities to ensure delivery of digital business solutions that are relevant, useful, usable helping improve productivity of TFR business and operations. • Proven leadership (including team effectiveness and managing transformation and change) and ICT operations management skills (including managing third party service providers) as the contract owner and manager of all services running in operations Behavioural Competencies: • Analytical Thinking • System Thinking • Critical Thinking • Attention to Detail • Communication • Coping under pressure • Decision Making • Innovative • Networking • Planning and Organising • Problem Solving • Relationship Building • Results Orientation • Risk Management • Resilient • Continuous Improvement Mind-set • Servant Leadership • Self-Motivated • Ability to apply what has been learnt practically
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