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Fixed Assets Specialist
Fixed Assets Specialist
| Operating Division: | Transnet Property |
| Employee Group: | Non-Permanent |
| Department: | Finance |
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Reporting To: | Senior Manager: Balance Sheet |
| Grade: | F |
| Reference: | req4774 |
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 ensure that all entries in the accounting and tax fixed asset register is complete; accurate and valid and that it is reconciled to the general ledger.
Position Outputs
To process accounting entries in the FAR to results in a complete; accurate; valid IFRS compliant Fixed Asset Register and tax asset register Preparation of a monthly asset roll forward schedule Preparation of monthly acquisition and disposal summaries with supporting documentation Capturing impairment and fair value adjustments to ensure completeness, accuracy and validity Capturing/updating SAP data for the annual asset verification Preparation of the reconciliation of FAR to GL.
Preparation of the register of demolitions Assisting the annual review of residual values and useful lives Ensure scheduling and accurate posting of the depreciation amounts Co-ordination of the bi-annual valuation of investment property and booking of the fair value adjustments Reconciliation of the Land Asset Register to the Fixed Asset register To ensure that all intangible assets recorded in the correct categories To run exception reporting for the Fixed asset module and to clear up exceptions To assist the regions to provide information around the regional asset register To prepare analysis and reporting on the asset register To clean up the data in the asset register by region and to group assets by subcategories
Tax asset register Preparation of the monthly reconciliation of the tax asset register to the FAR Maintenance of the schedule of capital gains tax of all disposals Preparation of a tax asset roll forward.
Qualifications and Experience
BCom Degree or Advanced Diploma in accounting; 5 years in an asset management environment.
Competencies
Strategy & Sustainability Innovation • Strategy Implementation • Strategy Communication • Tactical Execution Business Performance and Delivery: •Planning & Execution • Customer focus • Problem Solving • Driving Performance • Digital proficiency • Business Forecasting • Business Acumen • Managing Risk • Data Management • Business Branding Personal Mastery •Stress Management • Self-awareness • Learning Orientation • Resilience • Grit • Personal Brand • Self Discipline • Accountability • Time Management • Positive thinking • Goal Setting Managing Relationships •Impact & Influence • Collaboration • Building Partnerships • Communication and Engagement • Embracing Diversity • Networking • Managing Conflict Inspirational Leadership: • Managing Talent • Shaping Culture • Team Inspiration • Building Effective Teams • Managing Change • Ethical Leadership • Leadership Presence • Living the Transnet Values Corporate Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC): • Governance, risk and Compliance (GRC) Strategy • Performance Culture Review • Governance Structure and resourcing Standards • Integrity and ethical conduct • Safety Practices • Risk Management • GRC Assessment • GRC Performance Strategies • Monitoring and reporting
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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Contract Specialist
Contract Specialist
| Operating Division: | Transnet Property |
| Employee Group: | Non Permanent |
| Department: | Procurement Management KZN Region |
| Location: | Durban |
| Reporting To: | Regional Procurement Manager |
| Grade: | F |
| Reference: | req4727 |
The closing date is on 07/04/2026. 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 implementation of the supply chain – contract management throughout
Transnet Property (TP) ensuring that the contract management policy, contract
management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and contract management
Control Framework is properly embedded in alignment with the expectations of the
Transnet Board, and Group Exco.
In light of the approval of the contract management SOP granted by the Transnet
GCPO, ensure that the contract management framework SOP requirements are
fully embedded within Transnet Property.
To ensure Contract Management Administration excellence.
Work together with team and other governance committees within TP adopting a
Cross Functional work arrangement.
Provide guidance to the entire TP community on contract management related
policies, procedures, codes and regulations.
Position Outputs
Pre-contracts planning Draft Contract documents for Suppliers. Manage development of contracts i.e. attending all demand stages of procurement events. Create a long-term and medium-term plan for the creation of contracts for specific businesses ensuring that resources are sufficient and competent to support TP’s requirements. Assist in the management of procurement contracts. Keep track of communication between TP and Suppliers. Ensure that Transnet’s contract management norms and standards are aligned to best practice. Ensure convenient access to historic and all current versions of contracts including start dates, end dates and contract values is established / updating the Contracts Register. Create a database of lessons learnt to aid future planning processes.
Ensure that risk is minimised through effectively dealing with poor contract performance thus eliminating unethical practices within Transnet. Assist in drafting procedures on how TP can best manage their supply chain and transversal contracts through the use of SAP CLM ensuring that all contracts are loaded on SAP CLM system. Ensure contracts are approved in accordance with the Delegation of Authority framework. Prepare for Contract kick-off meetings and Monthly status meetings. Ensure Contract Management meeting minutes are taken accurately, approved on time and made accessible as required. Work closely with all stakeholders e.g. Strategic Sourcing, All End-Users, Legal Department, to expedite contract development. Assist in the embedment of Supplier Relationship Management within TP.
Contractual analyses Develop Contract Management solutions by applying advanced contractual modelling techniques to enable effective Contract Management and support Contract Management initiatives. Conduct contract analysis to ensure effective governance and compliance. Conduct general and specialist Contract Management benchmarking activities. Support business End-Users in applying the contract management principles to ensure compliance.
Contract Management Reporting Report on a monthly basis, on all contracts activities and attend monthly contracts review meetings with business. Complete and issue a Contract Review Record and ensure that relevant issues from the review are fed back into the procurement process. Undertake compliance action where appropriate. Interpret contract provisions and review contracts for accuracy and changes prior to award and renewal.
Guide and assist in the contract amendment process ensuring compliance with SOPs and Delegation of Authority. Manage and monitor internal and external audit processes for information related to the Contract Management KPIs. Compile contract management reports for submission to Management. Prepare the Top List Contracts Report.
Stakeholder Management: Work closely with all stakeholders e.g. Sourcing, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Finance – to expedite contract development and management processes. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to resolve disputes around operational issues with key Suppliers. Develop a system to gather and communicate supplier performance information to critical stakeholders. Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Advise End-Users on courses of action related to claims and contractor non performance. Create responses to non-routine correspondence and handle special assignments and problems.
SAP Module enhancements Assists with SAP CLM Loading of Contract documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (preferably Legal or Construction or Supply Chain Management or related qualification) is required. 5 years relevant experience in a large enterprise, preferably with 1 yr supervisory or specialist experience.
Competencies
• Innovation • Strategy Implementation • Strategy Communication • Tactical Execution • Planning & Execution • Customer focus • Problem Solving • Driving Performance • Digital proficiency • Business Forecasting • Business Acumen • Managing Risk • Data Management • Business Branding • Stress Management • Self-awareness • Learning Orientation • Resilience • Grit • Personal Brand • Self Discipline • Accountability • Time Management • Positive thinking • Goal Setting • Impact & Influence • Collaboration • Building Partnerships • Communication and Engagement • Embracing Diversity • Networking • Managing Conflict • Managing Talent • Shaping Culture • Team Inspiration • Building Effective Teams • Managing Change • Ethical Leadership • Leadership Presence • Living the Transnet Values • Governance, risk and Compliance (GRC) Strategy • Performance Culture Review • Governance Structure and resourcing Standards • Integrity and ethical conduct • Safety Practices • Risk Management • GRC Assessment • GRC Performance Strategies • Monitoring and reporting
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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Head: Litigation
Head: Litigation
| Operating Division: | Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | TR-Legal Governance, Risk & Complian-JHB |
| Location: | Parktown |
| Reporting To: | General Manager: Legal, Risk, Governance |
| Grade: | C |
| Reference: | req4695 |
The closing date is on 13/04/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
• Support the Legal, Risk and Compliance strategy and business plan to ensure that Transnet rail Infrastructure Manager (“TRIM”) operates and undertakes its functions and powers in a lawful manner by safeguarding the legal interests of TRIM in all its dealings with internal & external parties, with respect to litigation matters whether for or against Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager.
• Provide professional, efficient, and cost-effective legal services to the organisation.
Position Outputs
1. Lead strategic guidance and direction on all litigation related issues. 2. Lead and manage litigation matters for or against TRIM to actively ensure that litigation and dispute resolution cases are managed timeously, efficiently and cost effectively in the best interests of TRIM. 3. Ensure proper legal risk management to minimize the risk of litigation against TRIM. 4. Ensure Appearance for and to represent TRIM in litigation matters.
5. Assess all legal scenarios, negotiate, settle or institute legal proceedings to the best advantage of TRIM. 6. Develop, implement and evaluate innovative approaches to improve the delivery of support and strategic legal services to stakeholders. The ability to effectively manage litigation workload and ability to manage a adequate system to track and monitor cases. 7. Engage and consult with management, Counsel, attorneys, Group Legal and other relevant stakeholders and witnesses where required. 8. Draft pleadings, notices, affidavits and all related legal instruments.
9. Give instructions to attorneys and counsel during the litigation and arbitration hearing process, review and provide feedback on all pleadings and documents drafted by external law firms and Counsel, assist with preparing the necessary pleadings and documents as well as management of invoices and legal budget. 10. Conduct legal research in the course of litigation cases management and preparation. 11. Participate in and contribute to all steps of the litigation process with external legal providers and other related stakeholders. 12. Develop, manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
13. Actively manage and contain litigation costs. 14. Draft of legal opinions and provision of legal advice where required. 15. Develop processes and procedures for accurate legal provisioning and contingent liability reporting. 16. Implement litigation processes and procedures, including digital solutions, to ensure efficient litigation case management and reporting.
17. Identify internal control weaknesses or failures revealed by litigation and notify the business thereof. 18. Assess business needs, identify appropriate legal training, and co-ordinate and conduct workshops and presentations to appropriately targeted internal customers to give effect to organizational objectives.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience & inherent Job Requirements • LLB • 8 to 10 years post admission experience in a large law firm or corporate with at least 5 years at a senior management level. • Must have experience in the management of complex litigation matters across multiple disciplines, including but not limited to commercial, labour, administrative law and procurement law. • Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19. • Must undergo Lifestyle Audit. Standard Job Requirements • Drivers license code 08. • 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 deal with various business situation 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 and consistent 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/ departments goals and objectives. Identifies and influences key decisions makers using strong persuasive techniques and creates a string 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. • Leading Safety Practice: Lead safety practices by communicating, enforcing and supporting all safety standards and activities. • Leading Risk Management: Identifies areas of risks and implements corrective actions to mitigate the impact of risks to ensure overall sustainability.
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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Head: Legal Service / Commercial
Head: Legal Service / Commercial
| Operating Division: | Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | TR-LRC-Legal Commercial Law-JHB |
| Location: | Parktown |
| Reporting To: | General Manager: Legal, Risk, Governance |
| Grade: | C |
| Reference: | req4696 |
The closing date is on 09/04/2026. 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 strategic leadership and guidance in the management and delivery of Commercial Legal services across Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager, to protect the organisation for undue liability and exposure to risk.
• Provide the relevant assurance with respect to Commercial Law within TRIM and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of its governance, control and risk management strategies, policies and processes.
• Identify and drive advanced strategies in Commercial Law to increase the effectiveness of mitigation plans to prevent, manage and reduce identified business risks.
Position Outputs
1. Lead the development and implementation of sound legal, governance and regulatory frameworks to ensure the establishment of impeccable practices with relation to Commercial law with TRIM. 2. Develop and influence commercial law policies and procedures to enhance compliance and conformance to relevant regulations, National Treasury Guidelines as well as Transnet Contract Management Policy and Guidelines. 3. Ensure organizational compliance with prevailing statutory and regulatory requirements, and drive the implementation of changes in legislation and regulation pertaining to commercial law within the organisation. 4. Lead and provide strategic direction with respect to contract management across TRIM, and provide assurance as to the effectiveness and efficiency of organizational governance, risk management and control measures and processes.
5. Provide expert legal advice in drafting, vetting and amending significant, strategic commercial contracts, agreements and MOUs across TRIM, ensuring legal soundness and that the interests of the organisation are protected. 6. Mimimise TRIM’s exposure to litigation risks arising from mediocre or deficient contract management practices by developing strategies and governance mechanisms to address business risks. 7. Provide thought leadership and legal advice on all legal aspects which may have an impact on procurement. 8. Review and provide accurate, expert and specialist legal advice and opinions on all Construction Law, Commercial contracting and related matters.
9. Provide advice on legal aspects of sales, marketing and new business opportunities. 10. Manage commercial arbitrations, including preparing and drafting claims for arbitrations and assisting external counsel where necessary. 11. Review and draft all relevant agreements/documents pertaining to Legal-Commercial and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory and/or legal requirements. 12. Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations.
13. Conduct risk assessment s and analysis as appropriate to identify key risk area, and ensure implementation of appropriate mitigation measures. 14. Continually assess the effectiveness / performance of the Commercial Legal function and institute improvements as required. 15. Ensure compliance with established procurement policies and procedures, as well as other standard operating procedures within TRIM. 16. Advise on Information Technology, Telecommunications and Intellectual Property matters.
17. Ensure mitigation of legal risk exposure through expert and professional legal knowledge and advice. 18. Ensure interface and sharing of lessons learnt with compliance, risk management, governance and litigation. 19. Prepare a departmental resource plan and compile, monitor and control the annual budget. 20. Development of a Legal Commercial model that is agile and innovative.
21. Manage and oversee team performance through performance planning, coaching and performance appraisals. 22. Provide ongoing feedback, coaching and mentoring to build internal capacity as well as drive individual professional and personal career growth.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience Inherent Job Requirements: • LLB Degree • Admitted Attorney / Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. • 10 – 12 years experience in commercial law in a large organisation with a complex commercial environment with at least 5 years at a senior managerial level. • Seasoned professional with advanced knowledge of PFMA commercial and company law and an in-depth understanding of the SA legislative framework, particularly related to a regulated environment. • Proven track record in effective management of commercial related legal matters, including telecommunications, Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law. • Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19. • Must undergo Lifestyle Audit. Standard Job Requirements • Drivers license Code 08 • Willing to travel when required.
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 deal with various business situation 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 and consistent 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/ departments goals and objectives. Identifies and influences key decisions makers using strong persuasive techniques and creates a string 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. • Leading Safety Practice: Lead safety practices by communicating, enforcing and supporting all safety standards and activities. • Leading Risk Management: Identifies areas of risks and implements corrective actions to mitigate the impact of risks to ensure overall sustainability.
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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Young Professional-in-Training
Young Professional-in-Training
| Operating Division: | Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) |
| Employee Group: | Trainee |
| Department: | TR-PMM-Young Professionals YPT-TRIM-PKT |
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Reporting To: | Snr People Business Partner |
| Grade: | GRAD_6 |
| Reference: | req4663 |
The closing date is on 06/04/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) invites suitable, unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for a two-year graduate development programme, within various functional areas to be provided with both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training to help you build a solid work experience to increase prospects of employability. The programme is structured and mentored for twenty-four months and candidates progress is assessed after every six months to ensure that the programme meets the expectations of both the candidate and TRIM.
This exciting opportunity is aimed at unemployed graduates from the Department of Higher Education & Training registered institutions i.e., Universities, Universities of Technology, with a Bachelors’ degree / BTech qualification with a minimum NQF Level 6 and or above, with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.
Position Outputs
Candidate will follow a 2 year graduate program.
Qualifications and Experience
• B Commercial Law •No prior work experience is required. However, applicants will undergo a recruitment process, and successful candidates will be placed in various Departments within TRIM.
Competencies
Candidates applying for the TRIM Young Professional-in-Training programme should possess the following skills and competencies to succeed: • Business understanding • Administrative Skills • Computer Skills • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team. • High levels of integrity and professionalism. • A customer-focused attitude towards work and problem-solving. • Excellent communication skills. • Interpersonal skills. • Effective negotiation skills. • Ability to liaise effectively with different stakeholders. • Politeness and a proactive approach to tasks. • Energetic and a self-starter. • Assertiveness in dealing with various situations. • Conflict Resolution Management • Research and Analytical 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.
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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