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GAUTRAIN MANAGEMENT AGENCY (GMA)
 
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A career at the GMA is made by you with purpose as the organisation provides a platform to shape spaces and grow professionally beyond maximum development. 
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‌When you join the GMA, you are joining a family of professionals where high-performers grow further and unleash their true potential. 
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‌As an organisation that is driven by its values of Caring, Excellent, Leadership and Learning  which recognise and reward its human capital. For its employees, the sky is not the limit but the beginning of a satisfying careers and true personal growth.
 
 
 

IA SPECIALIST:  GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE
Vacancy Number: GMA/31/2021
Job Type: Skilled
Experience Level: Skilled
 
Job Details
 
Key Job Purpose:  
To provide internal audit and advisory service in the areas of Corporate Support functions, in accordance with the approved Internal Audit Plan. 
 
Key Performance Areas:  
  • Internal Audit Plan. 
  • Internal Audit Reports.  
  • Compliant ACL GRC audit files according to Internal Audit Manual and Standards. 
  • Customer Satisfaction Questionnaires for each assignment. 
  • To monitor the implementation of action plans for Internal and External Audit findings. 
  • Quarterly reports for Audit and Risk Committee. 
 
Qualifications:
Minimum:  Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in Internal Auditing/Auditing or equivalent.
Experience:
Minimum:  3 years’ relevant experience in Internal Auditing or related with supervisory experience.
 
Training: 
  • IIASA Continuing Professional Development Programmes 
 
Knowledge:
  • Must have excellent report writing skills and must be good communicator/presenter.  
  • Must possess proficient knowledge of IIA’s International Professional Practice Framework. 
  • Must have a working understanding of Finance, Governance and Risk Management frameworks. 
  • Must be conversant with PFMA, GTIA, GMA Act and related legislations. 
  • Must be proficient on the use of Audit Management Software. 
  • Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. 
  • Must possess emotional intelligence and demonstrate ability for diversity management
 
Core Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Professional and Ethical Behaviour 
  • Personal Effectives 
  • Customer Centricity 
  • Teamwork and Collaboration 
  • Digital Astuteness 
  • Lifelong Learning 
 
 
Closing Date: 5/27/2022 11:59 PM
 



SPECIALIST: BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Vacancy Number: GMA/32/2021
Job Type: Skilled
Experience Level: Skilled
 
Job Details
 
Key Job Purpose:  
To strategically design and implement BI software and systems, including integration with databases and data warehouses. This includes selecting, blueprinting, gathering requirements, designing, rolling out BI solutions to end users, as well as providing support for these systems.  
The Business Intelligence Specialist is also responsible for ensuring high levels of BI availability. 
 
Key Performance Areas:  
  • Strategy & Planning 
  • Acquisition & Deployment 
  • Operational Management 
 
Qualifications 
Minimum:  Bachelor’s Degrees in the field of business administration, computer science, finance, or information systems, IT or related qualification 
Certificate in BI  
 
Experience: 
Minimum:  3- 5 years building data integration solutions, building reporting solutions. Familiar with Power BI, QlikView, DAX, Power Query and PowerPivot 
1- 2 years DevOps Methodology  
 
Training: 
  • User training 
  • Report Writing 
  • Project Management 
 
Knowledge:  
  • Perform tasks spanning the full lifecycle of data management activities with minimal supervision 
  • Experience in data management, data integration and data quality verification 
  • Knowledge of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (DevOps) principles and best practices 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft SQ Server Reporting Services 
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Data Warehouse Architecture 
  • Knowledge of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) experience 
  • Advanced calculations on data sets 
  • Working knowledge of network and PC operating systems 
  • Knowledge of ECTA, Cybercrimes Act, POPIA and other relevant IT regulations  
  • In-depth knowledge of organization's policies and processes 
  • Knowledge and experience in deploying Microsoft 365 products such as SharePoint Online and Power BI; 
 
Core Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Professional and Ethical Behaviour 
  • Personal Effectives 
  • Customer Centricity 
  • Teamwork and Collaboration 
  • Digital Astuteness 
  • Lifelong Learning 
  • Effective Communication 
 
Job Specific Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Analysis and Innovative Problem Solving 
  • Programme and Project Management 
  • Data Driven Decision Making 
  • Achievement Orientation 
  • Relationship Building and Networking 
 
Technical Competencies: 
  • Business Perspective 
  • Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards 
  • Cooperate Governance  
  • Risk Management 
  • Accounting and Reporting 
  • Financial and Management Accounting 
  • Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting 
  • Financial Policy Development, Interpretation and Application 
  • Financial Systems, Processes and Technology 
  • Auditing
  • Concern for Safety 
  • Administration Management 
  • Information Gathering and Processing 
  • Negotiations, Conflict Management and Resolutions 
  • Monitoring and Evaluation 
  • Information Management 
  • Records and Information Management 
  • Using Financial Information 
  • Writing Skills 
  • Human Resources Management 
  • Fostering Learning  
  • Job Analysis and design 
  • Commercial and contract management 
  • Diversity Management 
  • Brand Management 
  • Using information technology 
  • Industry & Market Insights 
  • Capacity Management 
  • Demand Management 
 
 
Closing Date: 5/27/2022 11:59 PM
 


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SPECIALIST: SYSTEM FACILITIES
Vacancy Number: GMA/33/2021
Job Type: Professional
Experience Level: Professional
 
Job Details
Key Job Purpose:  
  • Monitor and audit performance against set targets for the condition and cleanliness as well as to monitor state of repair of the Gautrain station buildings, operational and equipment buildings (train and bus depots, workshops, etc.), passenger conveyance systems, security systems, communication networks including PA systems, ticket vending and validating machines, fire equipment, and access control facilities as required by the train and feeder bus services.   
  • Provide input into the design, integration, and implementation of smart stations concept. Provide input in the development of the non-patronage revenue. These include defining the business requirements specifications, establishing scope of works, defining design criteria and providing general subject matter expert advice. 
  • Manage applicable stages of project lifecycle from initiation through to project execution, handover / commissioning and project close out with respect to deliverables, approved budget, schedule and compliance with statutory requirements for safety, quality and environment. 
  • Perform research and undertake technology planning, innovation and obsolescence management for station facilities in accordance with its evolution in order to inform and align to business strategy; 
 
Key Outcomes:  
  • Manage compliance of the Concessionaire to the System Asset Management Plan for Gautrain facilities.  
  • Update Asset Management maintenance information system (including the asset register), Archibus with maintenance and replacements records 
  • Manage compliance to performance measures and monitoring system by verification of asset condition, cleanliness and performance perform an assurance function over the projects as per relevant project lifecycle, from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and close out. 
  • Provide input into solutions for System capacity in terms of assets utilisation for current and future projections. 
  • Evaluate and provide input into solutions to enhance passenger experience and comfort within Gautrain station facilities. 
  • Assure compliance of the Concessionaire to the relevant legislative requirements. 
  • Provide input into the management of technology and implementation of new technologies that will enable commercialization of Gautrain stations. 
  • Provide technical input for the compilation of reports as required by the Annual Performance Plan, i.e., Quarterly and Annual Reports.   
  • Provide input into the development and implementation of new building technologies to enable Gautrain stations to become energy efficient.
 
Qualifications:
  • Minimum NQF 6 level qualifications in Science, Engineering and the Built Environment  
  • Computer proficiency  
 
Experience: 
  • 3 years’ experience on Facilities management principles and techniques. 
  • Property design and development skills 
  • Maintenance management principles and techniques. 
  • Maintenance engineering and maintenance principles of buildings, and public transport infrastructure 
  • Relevant legislations governing the management of public infrastructure assets 
  • Knowledge and application of relevant national infrastructure design specification and standards 
  • Intermodal transportation systems  
  • Customer operations and service interface 
 
Training: 
  • Facilities management and maintenance 
  • Infrastructure management systems 
  • Act 85 of 1993 
 
Knowledge:  
  • Maintenance management principles 
  • Negotiating skills 
  • Understanding of engineering principles 
  • National Building Codes, NHBRC 
  • Applicable SANS standards and regulations 
 
Core Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Professional and Ethical Behaviour  
  • Personal Effectives  
  • Customer Centricity  
  • Teamwork and Collaboration  
  • Digital Astuteness  
  • Lifelong Learning  
  • Effective Communication  
 
Job Specific Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Analysis and Innovative Problem Solving  
  • Programme and Project Management  
  • Data Driven Decision Making  
  • Achievement Orientation  
  • Relationship Building and Networking  
 
Technical Competencies:  
  • Business Perspective  
  • Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards  
  • Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting  
  • Policy conceptualization and formulation  
  • Risk Management  
  • Concern for Safety  
  • Information Gathering and Processing  
  • Negotiations, Conflict Management and Resolutions  
  • Monitoring and Evaluation  
  • Information Management  
  • Records and Information Management  
  • Writing Skills  
  • Commercial and contract management  
  • Diversity Management  
  • Using information technology  
  • Industry & Market Insights  
 
Closing Date: 5/27/2022 11:59 PM
 

 
 
 
SPECIALIST: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COORDINATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy Number: GMA/34/2021
Job Type: Skilled
Experience Level: Skilled
 
Job Details
 
Key Job Purpose
• To provide Corporate Secretarial Services to MANCO and the coordination of the Corporate Governance and Administration Function to enable the Unit to contribute effectively to the achievement of GMA’’s objectives. 
 
Key Outcomes: 
• Corporate Secretarial Services: MANCO
• Communication
• Financial Management
• Data Management
• Administrative Support Services
 
Qualifications
• Diploma that covers two of the following areas: Corporate Governance, Administration, Compliance, and Management. 
 
Experience:
• 3-year experience in Corporate Governance and Administration / Management / Compliance at Operational Committees level.
 
Generic Competencies:
• Computer Literacy
• Analytical 
• Decision making
• Negotiation 
• Problem solving 
• Planning and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Assertiveness 
• Verbal and Written Communication 
• Presentation and interpersonal skills
• People Management skills
• Persuading and influencing
• Professional knowledge and expertise
• Relationship building and networking
 
Managerial and Technical Competencies:
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information and maintain the utmost confidentiality in employee information 
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information and attention to detail 
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management 
• Data Analysis 
• Integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Ability to handle sensitive issues at all levels and work well under pressure
 
 
Closing Date: 5/27/2022 11:59 PM
 



SPECIALIST COMPLIANCE SERVICES (FIN AND SUPPORT)
Vacancy Number: GMA/35/2021
Title
Job Type: Skilled
Experience Level: Skilled
 
Job Details
 
Key Job Purpose:  
Pending attainment of development goals agreed to in a development plan to be compiled upon appointment, assist EM: Compliance Services with monitoring legislative developments falling within the GMA, facilitating impact-assessment of relevant impending legislation, conducting awareness campaigns on legislation and organisational policies administered by Compliance Services Subunit, identifying and assessing compliance risks, embedding and monitoring compliance, reporting on compliance, and building and maintaining collaborative relationships with other assurance providers and stakeholders within GMA and regulatory authorities.
 
Key Performance Areas:  
  • Improved compliance and regulatory risk management, including maintaining an up-to-date regulatory universe; compiling compliance risk management plans; undertaking compliance monitoring etc. 
  • Monitoring and reviewing of regulatory developments, communication thereof to internal stakeholders, and co-ordination and compilation of organisational submissions thereon as well as onward transmission of such submissions to relevant authorities. 
  • Facilitation of compliance training, awareness sessions, and related events. 
  • Provision of compliance advisory services to internal stakeholders. 
  • Co-ordination and compilation of quarterly compliance reports. 
  • Compilation and distribution of newsletters on regulatory and case law developments. 
  • Regulatory stakeholder management. 
 
Qualifications 
Minimum:  Legal, Compliance, or Risk-Management Bachelor’s Degree. 
 
Experience: 
Minimum:  At least 4 (four) years relevant experience (or 6 years if not admitted as either an attorney or advocate. 
 
Training: 
Minimum:  Certification in compliance or legislative drafting 
Affiliate member of Compliance Institute of Southern Africa 
 
Knowledge:  
  • State the job knowledge required 
  • Understanding of legal interpretation, compliance, and risk management.   
  • Ability to draft and analyse policies and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of the public service or ambit of public entities will be an added advantage. 
 
Core Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Professional and Ethical Behaviour 
  • Personal Effectiveness 
  • Customer Centricity 
  • Teamwork and Collaboration 
  • Digital Astuteness 
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Effective Communication 
 
Job Specific Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Analysis and Innovative Problem Solving 
  • Programme and Project Management 
  • Data Driven Decision Making 
  • Achievement Orientation 
  • Relationship Building and Networking 
 
Technical Competencies:
  • Business Perspective 
  • Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards 
  • Policy conceptualisation and formulation 
  • Corporate Governance 
  • Risk Management 
  • Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting 
  • Information Gathering and Processing 
  • Negotiations, Conflict Management and Resolutions 
  • Records and Information Management 
  • Writing Skills 
 
Closing Date: 5/27/2022 11:59 PM
 
 
 
 
SPECIALIST: TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
Vacancy Number: GMA/36/2021
Job Type: Professional
Experience Level: Professional
 
Job Details
 
Key Job Purpose: 
To plan and coordinate mobility services to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
 
Key Outcomes: 
  • Transport operations planning and monitoring. 
  • Effective Fleet management. 
  • Development and maintenance of transport related systems. 
  • Monitor performance of the operations. 
  • Contractual compliance with relevant agreements, legislations, and policies. 
 
Qualifications 
Minimum: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification in Transport Management .
 
Experience: 
  • Minimum:  2 years’ experience in transport operations management. 
  • 2 years’ experience in transport data analysis.
  • 2 years’ experience in planning and implementation of mobility services.
 
Training: 
  • Minimum: Computer proficiency (MS Office, MS Project)  
  • Fleet Management  
  • General Administration 
  • Project Management  
 
Knowledge: 
  • State the job knowledge required 
  • Transport operations management 
  • Fleet management 
 
Core Competencies (Compulsory): 
  • Professional and Ethical Behaviour 
  • Personal Effectives 
  • Customer Centricity 
  • Teamwork and Collaboration 
  • Digital Astuteness 
  • Lifelong Learning 
  • Effective Communication 
 
Job Specific Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Analysis and Innovative Problem Solving 
  • Programme and Project Management 
  • Data Driven Decision Making 
  • Achievement Orientation 
  • Relationship Building and Networking 
 
Technical Competencies:
  • Business Perspective 
  • Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards 
  • Risk Management 
  • Information Gathering and Processing 
  • Negotiations, Conflict Management and Resolutions 
  • Writing skills 
  • Information Management 
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Willing to travel 
  • Willing to work outside normal office hours 
  • Has a valid driver’s license  
 
 
Closing Date: 5/27/2022 11:59 PM
 



MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Vacancy Number: GMA/37/2021
Job Type: Skilled
Experience Level: Skilled
 
Job Details
 
Key Job Purpose 
  • To deliver accurate and timely management accounting processing, financial administration and accounting support to the Finance Unit 
  • To coordinate and execute all payments of the GMA.
 
Key Performance Areas: 
  • Execute Management Accounting functions of the GMA 
  • Manage budget, expenditure and revenue management 
  • General Financial Management duties 
 
Qualifications 
Minimum:  Degree in Cost and Management Accounting or any appropriate diploma 
 
Experience: 
Minimum:  3 to 5 years’ experience in Management Accounting and/or Financial Accounting. 
 
Training: 
  • Extensive knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint 
  • In-depth Experience in Financial Systems 
 
Knowledge:  
  • State the job knowledge required 
  • General Recognized Accounting Principles 
  • Administrative and Organizational Skills 
  • Good writing and typing skills 
  • Knowledge of PFMA, treasury regulations, procedures and related legislations 
  • Understanding of policies, practices and principles governing the management accounting environment  
  • PFMA regulations and provisions 
  • PFMA reporting guidelines and processes 
  • Practical knowledge of GRAP 
  • Management Accounting, Taxation and Auditing 
  • Extensive knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint 
  • Must be able to pay attention to details 
  • Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines 
  • Must be results oriented and goal driven 
  • Be excellent, accurate with numbers  
 
Core Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Professional and Ethical Behaviour 
  • Personal Effectives 
  • Customer Centricity 
  • Teamwork and Collaboration 
  • Digital Astuteness 
  • Lifelong Learning 
  • Effective Communication 
 
Job Specific Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Analysis and Innovative Problem Solving 
  • Programme and Project Management 
  • Data Driven Decision Making 
  • Achievement Orientation 
  • Relationship Building and Networking 
 
Technical Competencies:
  • Business Perspective 
  • Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards 
  • Cooperate Governance  
  • Risk Management 
  • Accounting and Reporting 
  • Financial and Management Accounting 
  • Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting 
  • Financial Policy Development, Interpretation and Application 
  • Financial Systems, Processes and Technology 
  • Auditing
  • Concern for Safety 
  • Administration Management 
  • Information Gathering and Processing 
  • Negotiations, Conflict Management and Resolutions 
  • Monitoring and Evaluation 
  • Information Management 
  • Records and Information Management 
  • Using Financial Information 
  • Writing Skills 
  • Human Resources Management 
  • Fostering Learning  
  • Job Analysis and design 
  • Commercial and contract management 
  • Diversity Management 
  • Brand Management 
  • Using information technology 
  • Industry & Market Insights 
  • Capacity Management 
  • Demand Management 
 
Closing Date: 5/27/2022 11:59 PM
 
 
 
 
SPECIALIST: PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE
Vacancy Number: GMA/38/2021
Job Type: Professional
Experience Level: Professional
 
Job Details
 
Key Job Purpose:  
Provide support on the management of the Gautrain’s system operational performance (trains, buses, and stations) as defined in the Concession Agreement to meet specified service levels for user satisfaction. 
 
Key Outcomes:  
  • Provide support on the implement Gautrain’s performance management system as defined in the Concession Agreement 
  • Monitoring the availability and punctuality of the train and bus services 
  • Monitoring the overall system performance 
  • Review correctness of performance reports based on specifications and audited information 
  • Provide inputs to operational contractual variations that ensure optimal outcomes 
  • Provide support on the monitoring of compliance of the system with transport sector related legislation, policies, and strategies 
 
Qualifications 
  • Minimum:  Relevant Diploma experience) in transport, business, logistics, statistical analyses 
  • Computer proficiency (MS Office Suite) 
 
Experience: 
  • Minimum of 3 years in transport planning/operations/monitoring 
 
Knowledge:  
  • Public Transport planning/Operations/Monitoring/Contract Management 
 
Core Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Professional and Ethical Behaviour 
  • Personal Effectives 
  • Customer Centricity 
  • Teamwork and Collaboration 
  • Digital Astuteness 
  • Lifelong Learning 
  • Effective Communication 
 
Job Specific Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Analysis and Innovative Problem Solving 
  • Programme and Project Management 
  • Data Driven Decision Making 
  • Achievement Orientation 
  • Relationship Building and Networking 
 
Technical Competencies:
  • Business Perspective 
  • Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards 
  • Cooperate Governance  
  • Risk Management 
  • Accounting and Reporting 
  • Financial and Management Accounting 
  • Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting 
  • Financial Policy Development, Interpretation and Application 
  • Financial Systems, Processes and Technology 
  • Auditing
  • Concern for Safety 
  • Administration Management 
  • Information Gathering and Processing 
  • Negotiations, Conflict Management and Resolutions 
  • Monitoring and Evaluation 
  • Information Management 
  • Records and Information Management 
  • Using Financial Information 
  • Writing Skills 
  • Human Resources Management 
  • Fostering Learning  
  • Job Analysis and design 
  • Commercial and contract management 
  • Diversity Management 
  • Brand Management 
  • Using information technology 
  • Industry & Market Insights 
 
 
Closing Date: 5/27/2022 11:59 PM
 
 
 
 
SPECIALIST COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)
Vacancy Number: GMA/39/2021
Job Type: Skilled
Experience Level: Skilled
 
Job Details
 
Key Job Purpose:  
To develop an integrated communication engagement plan inclusive of external and internal stakeholders. Responsible for communicating information internally and externally.   
 
Key Outcomes:  
  • Mutual beneficial relationships with GMA and Gautrain external and internal stakeholders 
  • External and internal stakeholder groups who are supportive towards Gautrain, the GMA projects
 
Qualifications 
Minimum:  Degree in Public Relations/Communication or equivalent qualification such as Events Management  
 
Experience: 
Minimum:  3 to 5 year’s relevant experience in planning and implementing activations  
 
Training:  
  • Events management 
  • Project management 
  • Stakeholder management  
 
Knowledge:  
  • project management 
  • event management 
  • stakeholder management 
  • brand use  
  • promoting public image 
  • relevant policies procedures 
  • public relations 
  • writing, proofreading and editing 
 
Core Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Professional and Ethical Behaviour 
  • Personal Effectives 
  • Customer Centricity 
  • Teamwork and Collaboration 
  • Digital Astuteness 
  • Lifelong Learning 
  • Effective Communication 
 
Job Specific Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Analysis and Innovative Problem Solving 
  • Programme and Project Management 
  • Data Driven Decision Making 
  • Achievement Orientation 
  • Relationship Building and Networking 
 
Technical Competencies:
  • Business Perspective 
  • Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards 
  • Cooperate Governance  
  • Risk Management 
  • Accounting and Reporting 
  • Financial and Management Accounting 
  • Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting 
  • Financial Policy Development, Interpretation and Application 
  • Financial Systems, Processes and Technology 
  • Auditing
  • Concern for Safety 
  • Administration Management 
  • Information Gathering and Processing 
  • Negotiations, Conflict Management and Resolutions 
  • Monitoring and Evaluation 
  • Information Management 
  • Records and Information Management 
  • Using Financial Information 
  • Writing Skills 
  • Human Resources Management 
  • Fostering Learning  
  • Job Analysis and design 
  • Commercial and contract management 
  • Diversity Management 
  • Brand Management 
  • Using information technology 
  • Industry & Market Insights 
  • Capacity Management 
  • Demand Management 
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
It is further required for the incumbent of the post to be willing to work long hours and during weekends should a need arise 
 
Closing Date: 5/27/2022 11:59 PM
 



SPECIALIST: POWER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
Vacancy Number: GMA/40/2021
Job Type: Professional
Experience Level: Professional
 
Job Details
 
Key Job Purpose:  
  • To execute an assurance role over the Concessionaire’s implementation of core and non-core Power Supply and Distribution System maintenance plan, which includes Main Propulsion Substation (MPS) and Autotransformer Paralleling Substations (APS), for long-term preservation of assets and adherence to performance measures as per Concession Agreement, i.e. monitor and audit the integrity of the sub-systems against set targets for the condition as well as to monitor state of repair of HV/MV/LV substation plant, diesel electric generators, battery tripping units (BTU), distribution boards (DB), ring main units (RMU), uninterruptible power supply (UPS), switchgear, station building and tunnel low voltage distribution, earthing, lightning systems, and wayside cables.   
  • Provide input into the development of strategies to implement the concept of station microgrid or local energy grid for Gautrain stations. Provides input into the design, integration, and implementation of alternative and renewable energy sources, substation automation, energy management solutions and smart grid technologies. Provide input in the development of non-patronage revenue. These include defining the business requirements specifications, technology scouting establishing scope of works, defining design criteria and providing general subject matter expert advice. 
  • Manage the applicable stages of project lifecycle from initiation through to project execution, handover / commissioning and project close out with respect to deliverables, approved budget, schedule and compliance with statutory requirements for safety, quality and environment. 
  • Perform research and undertake technology planning, innovation and obsolescence management for core and non-core Power Supply and Distribution System in accordance with its evolution in order to inform and align to business strategy;
 
Key Outcomes:  
  • Manage the compliance of the Concessionaire to the Asset Management Plan for core and non-core Power Supply and Distribution System asset management and maintenance plans. 
  • Manage compliance to performance measures and monitoring system by verification of Gautrain asset condition, integrity and performance and identify areas of improvement. 
  • Execute and, where necessary, perform an assurance function over the projects as per relevant project lifecycle, from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and close out. 
  • Analyse the Concessionaire’s power supply and distribution systems assets condition reports to assure that all aspects of assets life cycle management are met, i.e. performance targets, replacements or upgrade of assets. 
  • Provide input into development and implementation of local energy grids at Gautrain stations and for train propulsion, new technologies, energy management and innovative solutions to improve energy security and energy cost reduction for Gautrain System. 
  • Update asset management maintenance information system (including the asset register), with maintenance and replacements records. 
  • Assures compliance of the Concessionaire to the relevant legislative requirements 
  • Provide technical input for the compilation of reports as required by the Annual Performance Plan, i.e., Quarterly and Annual Reports.
 
Qualifications 
  • Minimum:  NQF 6 level qualification in Electrical engineering with minimum Two (2) year of experience in electrical engineering – LV, MV and HV systems, control and instrumentation, and energy management  
  • Driver’s License 
  • Computer proficiency  
 
Experience: 
  • Minimum:  Two (2) year experience in maintenance engineering and maintenance of railway electrical systems  
  • Relevant legislations governing the management of public infrastructure assets 
  • Relevant international and national electrical design specification and standards. 
 
Training: 
  • Electrical equipment maintenance and management systems 
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant application of statutory/legal requirements, the Occupational Health & Safety Acts 85 of 1993 
 
Knowledge:  
  • Maintenance management principles 
  • Negotiating skills 
  • Understanding of electrical engineering principles 
  • Applicable SANS standards and regulations 
 
Core Competencies (Compulsory) :
  • Professional and Ethical Behaviour  
  • Personal Effectives  
  • Customer Centricity  
  • Teamwork and Collaboration  
  • Digital Astuteness  
  • Lifelong Learning  
  • Effective Communication  
 
Job Specific Competencies (Compulsory):
  • Analysis and Innovative Problem Solving  
  • Programme and Project Management  
  • Data Driven Decision Making  
  • Achievement Orientation  
  • Relationship Building and Networking  
 
Technical Competencies: 
  • Business Perspective  
  • Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards  
  • Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting  
  • Policy conceptualization and formulation  
  • Risk Management  
  • Concern for Safety  
  • Information Gathering and Processing  
  • Negotiations, Conflict Management and Resolutions  
  • Monitoring and Evaluation  
  • Information Management  
  • Records and Information Management  
  • Writing Skills  
  • Commercial and contract management  
  • Diversity Management  
  • Using information technology  
  • Industry & Market Insights  
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 
  • Skilled in safety, quality assurance, review, and auditing of project studies including Electrical Engineering compliance verification & sign-off. 
  • Experience in commuter rail services will be an advantage. 
 
Closing Date: 5/27/2022 11:59 PM