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TRANSNET
TUTOR: TECHNICAL
Operating Division: TPT Saldanha IOT
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: TPT, People Management Training, WC
Location: Saldanha
Reporting To: Manager: Human Resources
Grade: G
Reference: req5517
The closing date is on 07/08/2026. 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 develop and assess technical trainees in order that they become competent in the
respective technical disciplines and areas as required by the strategic objectives of TPT.
Position Outputs
1 To present technical training modules/programmes to technical trainees aligned to unit standards where applicable.
2 To evaluate the performance of learners and conduct assessments to ensure effective learning and to take corrective action where necessary.
3 Conducting of Final Integrated assessments on technical trainees and the submission of the results for salary progression
4 To develop and conduct assessment activities in line with the assessment guide aligned to unit standards where applicable.
5 To provide support to learners in the practical environment to ensure safe and efficient application of skills acquired after the classroom training was conducted.
6 To take responsibility for the care of allocated resources needed for the presentation of courses. Facilities, equipment, human and material resources.
7 To provide technical expertise in respect of the development of training material/manuals in terms of all requirements in conjunction with business subject matter experts, training manager, training coordinators and the operational training manager.
8 To continually improve learner guides and assessment tools/instruments in conjunction with the Training Manager.
9 To spend scheduled time in the workplace to keep abreast of technological and operational changes in the operations.
10 To compile monthly and weekly training reports as required
11 Administrate and evaluate of OBML logbooks with portfolio of evidence (POEs)
12 To provide on the job coaching aligned to terminal SOPs
13 To coordinate the mentoring and coaching activities for all technical trainees (Artisans as well as technical feeder channel candidates)
14 Update training records and training plans for technical trainees in line with TPT quality requirements
15 To comply with TPT procedural Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant Technical qualification (Diploma / Red Seal) - ETD Practitioner qualification (NQF) - Registered Assessor - Competence certificates in specific functional areas - Computer literacy (MS-Office) - Min 5 years’ applicable experience.
Competencies
Knowledge required: - Computer Literate. - SAP_PM Literacy. - Knowledge of applicable tools and equipment. - Knowledge of Code of Practice 29. - Leadership skills. - Communication skills. - Ability to work as a team member. - Problem solving. – Root cause analysis - Interpersonal skills. - Basic knowledge and application of OHS Act. - Develop SPOs for all maintenance tasks. - Vast knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment. - Basic knowledge of VSD, PLC, Gearboxes, bearings and controls. Skills Required: - Experience in conducting maintenance on TPT equipment
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.
HEAD: FINANCIAL PLANNING & REGULATION
Operating Division: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: TR-FIN-Financial Accounting/Stat Rep-PKT
Location: Parktown
Reporting To: General Manager: Finance
Grade: C
Reference: req5522
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 strategic leadership and integrated financial stewardship for TRIM's Financial Planning and Regulation function, ensuring that budgeting, investment planning, regulatory pricing, revenue assurance and long-range financial modelling are coordinated to support a financially sustainable, open-access rail infrastructure manager. The role provides CFO-level support through evidence-based financial analysis, capital allocation advice, tariff and regulatory submissions, scenario modelling and performance insights across four critical sub
functions:
• Management Accounting and Budgeting – Driving the annual budget process, management reporting, forecasting, costing, and working capital management
• Investment Management – Overseeing the capital Investment programme, asset valuation, and governance associated with asset purchases.
• Regulatory Tariffs and Revenue Assurance – Leading tariff applications, regulatory compliance, revenue assurance, access pricing, customer affordability analysis and economic regulation.
• Financial Modelling and Strategic Scenario Analysis – Developing and maintaining integrated financial models, corridor-level scenario analysis, tariff elasticity modelling, investment appraisal, funding cases and long-term sustainability analytics.
The role ensures that TRIM's financial planning, capital allocation, tariff strategy, revenue integrity and financial modelling frameworks are aligned with the National Rail Policy, PFMA requirements, applicable regulatory frameworks and the strategic objective of establishing a financially sustainable, access-neutral and investment-ready rail infrastructure manager.
Position Outputs
1. Strategic Financial Planning and Management Accounting • Lead the consolidation of TRIM's annual budget, incorporating revenue, operating expenditure (OPEX), capital investment (CAPEX), and capital operating expenditure (COPEX) within agreed deadlines. • Oversee the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and long-term financial projections (10-year plans) to inform TRIM Exco and Group Exco decision-making. • Drive product and service costing to inform commercial decisions, pricing strategies, and Private Sector Participation (PSP) business cases. • Determine reasonable expenditure targets based on Group guidelines, evaluate motivations for additional funding, and review the accuracy of monthly phasing against budget targets. • Establish and monitor TRIM's working capital policy and prepare weekly cash flow forecasts to inform funding requirements from Transnet Group and development finance institutions (DBSA, AfDB).
• Assess financial performance and recommend corrective actions (e.g., cost saving initiatives, revenue enhancement strategies) to ensure financial targets are achieved. 2. Investment Management • Oversee the consolidation of the annual capital programme budget, ensuring alignment with TRIM's infrastructure renewal and expansion priorities. • Lead the financial evaluation of business cases for capital investment projects (rail network, support services), ensuring adherence to IFRS, IAS 16, and IFRIC 12 requirements. • Manage the strategic financial processes for capital projects, including cash flow forecasting, budgetary adherence, and evaluation of cost reviews. • Ensure compliance with PFMA and Delegation of Authority (DoA) for all capital expenditure, contracts, and asset transactions. • Serve as the primary finance liaison with internal and external auditors on all matters pertaining to the capital programme.
3. Regulatory Tariffs and Revenue Assurance • Oversee the tariff application process, including strategic financial modelling, scenario analysis, and engagement with Transport Economic Regulator (TER) / IRERC. • Lead the development and maintenance of regulatory mechanisms and frameworks, including tariff methodology, pricing strategy, and regulatory accounts. • Drive the revenue assurance agenda to eliminate revenue leakage, minimise revenue exposure, and ensure end-to-end revenue integrity across all TRIM income streams. • Manage TRIM's participation in public consultation processes regarding regulations, rules, guidelines, and directives for rail infrastructure regulation. • Provide expert advice and present results of regulatory and economic studies to TRIM Exco and the Regulator.
4. Financial Modelling and Strategic Scenario Analysis • Lead the development, maintenance and governance of TRIM's integrated financial models, including corridor-level models, long-term financial forecasts, tariff scenarios, capital prioritisation models and sustainability projections. • Provide scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, NPV/DCF evaluation, affordability assessment and funding requirement analysis to support tariff applications, BFI submissions, PSP/concession decisions and executive investment choices. • Establish modelling standards, version control, assumption governance and audit trails to ensure models are robust, transparent, reproducible and defensible for CFO, Exco, Board, National Treasury, Regulator and AGSA purposes. • Translate complex financial modelling outputs into clear executive insights, decision papers, regulatory evidence, corridor prioritisation recommendations and long-term financial sustainability options.
5. Governance, Compliance, and Audit • Ensure full compliance with IFRS, PFMA, Companies Act, and King IV Code across all financial planning, capital investment management, and regulatory activities. • Establish and maintain robust internal controls over budgeting, capital allocation, revenue integrity, and regulatory reporting. • Manage the external audit process (AGSA) for the Financial Planning and Regulation function, ensuring audit deadlines are met with minimal adjustments. • Lead the development and implementation of financial systems and process improvements to enhance reporting, data analytics, and operational efficiency.
6. Leadership and People Management • Design and lead the Financial Planning and Regulation departmental structure, with four senior management sub-functions: Management Accounting and Budgeting, Investment Management, Regulatory Tariffs and Revenue Assurance, and Financial Modelling. • Lead, mentor, and develop staff to meet the objectives of their roles’, ensuring performance is evaluated, training targets are met, and succession planning is in place. • Drive a culture of high performance, integrity, and continuous improvement within the department, aligning TRIM's values and strategic objectives.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, or Economics with CA(SA), CIMA (ACMA, CGMA), or CFA qualification being strongly preferred. • 10–12 years’ relevant experience in senior finance, FP&A, management accounting, infrastructure finance, regulatory finance, investment appraisal, tariff/pricing or financial modelling, including at least 5 years at senior management level. • Proven experience in financial modelling, scenario analysis, DCF/NPV/IRR evaluation, tariff/pricing models, capital prioritisation, revenue assurance and executive decision-support reporting. • Experience in rail, transport infrastructure, utilities, energy, ports, regulated industries, public entities or other capital-intensive environments is advantageous. • Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability essential; ERP, BI or data analytics experience advantageous. Standard Job Requirements • Driver’s license code 08 • Travel as required and approved.
Competencies
Strategy & Sustainability •Strategic Thinking Translates strategies into measurable goals and objectives to achieve the organisations vision. •Commercial Awareness Keeps abreast of internal and external factors that can impact the business; is aware of developments in organisational structures, economics and politics where relevant •Innovating Generates new ideas or solutions by thinking "outside of the box"; reviews current processes or systems and identifies ways to optimise them Inspirational Leadership •Inspiring People 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 Manages and directs change initiatives. •Embracing Diversity Manages and promotes equal opportunity and has an appreciation for diversity in the workplace Business Performance and Delivery •Lead Business Performance Manages 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 •Analyzing Thinks in a systemic way and is open to new approaches Relationship Management •Communicating Effectively Communicates the business strategy and objectives in a clear and 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 •Leading Governance •Leading Safety Practice •Leading Risk Management •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.
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
INTERNSHIP (ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: SP-PMM-Internship-BRR
Location: Braamfontein
Reporting To: Snr Specialist: Capacity Development
Grade: INT
Reference: req5515
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
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites suitable, unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for an 18-month internship programme, within various functional areas to be provided with both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training, to provide practical workplace experience to students or recent graduates, helping them apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting. This role is designed to enhance employability by offering hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to industry-specific tasks.
This exciting opportunity is aimed at all students from registered TVET Colleges, who have no bursary obligation, and must have completed all theoretical training at the college. with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.
Position Outputs
Successful candidates will be placed for work-exposure.
Qualifications and Experience
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: •Curriculum Vitae (CV) •Certified copy of grade 12 certificate or equivalent •Certified copy of qualifications/statement of results in Electronics Engineering •Stamped letter from Institution requesting In-service training •Stamped Confirmation letter for theory completion from Institution •Certified copy of South African Identity Document •Proof of residential address. EXPERIENCE: •No prior work experience is required. However, applicants will undergo a recruitment process. CITIZENSHIP: Must be a South African citizen.
Competencies
Candidates applying for the Internship 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. •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.
NB: First Preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
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
INTERNSHIP- HOSPITALITY
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Trainee
Department: SP-PMM-Internship-KNP
Location: Kilner Park
Reporting To: Snr Specialist: Capacity Development
Grade: INT
Reference: req5510
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
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) invites suitable, unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for an 18 month internship programme, within various functional areas to be provided with both the institutionalised knowledge and on-the-job training, to provide practical workplace experience to students or recent graduates, helping them apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting. This role is designed to enhance employability by offering hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to industry-specific tasks.
This exciting opportunity is aimed at all students from registered TVET Colleges who have no bursary obligation, and must have completed all theoretical training at the college. with no prior work experience in their respective field of study.
Position Outputs
Successful candidates will be placed for work-exposure in the following areas: • Kilnerpark.
Qualifications and Experience
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: •Curriculum Vitae (CV) •Certified copy of grade 12 certificate or equivalent •Certified copy of qualifications/statement of results in Hospitality •Stamped letter from Institution requesting In-service training •Stamped Confirmation letter for theory completion from Institution •Certified copy of South African Identity Document •Proof of residential address EXPERIENCE: No prior work experience is required. However, applicants will undergo a recruitment process. CITIZENSHIP: Must be a South African citizen.
Competencies
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Candidates applying for the Internship 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.
NB: First Preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
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