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PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)
PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)
JOB TITLE: Group Chief Executive Officer (5 Year contract)
SALARY GROUP: Top Management
LOCATION: PRASA Corporate, HATFIELD
DEPARTMENT: PRASA Group
REFERENCE: R&S/GCEO/PRASA/158
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the post of Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO). PRASA is looking for a results orientated individual who is ethical and emotionally resilient to drive PRASA's important mission “To strive for High-Quality and Sustainable Passenger Service through Service Excellence, Innovation and Modal Integration".
Reporting to the Chairperson of Board of Control, the Group Chief Executive Officer will lead and direct the operation of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa.
KEY OUTPUTS: • Drive the PRASA Turnaround Strategy ensuring effective implementation and monitoring • Direct, guide and support the day to day operations of the divisions and subsidiaries to fulfil the PRASA's mandate and meet customer demands;
• Rail Operations (Metrorail and Main-Line Passenger Services)
• Corporate Real Estate Solutions Services (CRES)
• Technical Services (PRASA Technical)
• Road Based Passenger Transport Services (Autopax) and
• Investment Services (Intersite)
• Inculcate the culture of Risk Management, Corporate Governance and Compliance
• Ensure Group Resource Management
• Ensure continuous Group Reporting and advisory Services.
KNOWLEDGE: • Sound knowledge of transport environment, business environment and the relevant role players interfacing with the business • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance management
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation • Knowledge and understanding of policies impacting on the provision of Public transport. • Sound knowledge and understanding of the Public Sector policies and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant to policies and procedures.
SKILLS: • Advanced Business Communication • Advanced Analytical abilities • Advanced Interpersonal • Advanced Computer literacy • Advanced Problem Solving • Advanced Conflict Management • Leadership and Management • Stakeholder Management • Advanced Presentation • Advanced Negotiation.
ATTITUDES:• Strategic Thinking • Confidentiality • Helicopter perspective • Honesty and Integrity • Diplomacy • Follow-through • Lateral thinking • Professionalism • Judgement • Independent • Decisive.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • NQF Level 7 or B degree and relevant Master's degree (preferably in Business) • Minimum 15 years' experience in Top Executive Management level in a large Company (10 -15bn expenditure budget, ±10 000 employees) • Extensive experience on business turn around and business transformation • Extensive understanding of complex Capital Investment Programmes • A solid understanding of the transport industry, engineering and property management will be an added advantage.
Applications may be forwarded to: APPLYPRASAGCEO@sng.gt.com
JOB TITLE: Group Chief Financial Officer (5 Year contract)
SALARY GROUP: Executive Management
LOCATION: PRASA Corporate, HATFIELD
DEPARTMENT: Group Finance
REFERENCE: R&S/GCFO/GF/159
To report to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the Group Chief Financial Officer will provide strategic financial leadership and direction to the Group and manage the financial health and governance of the organisation.
KEY OUTPUTS:• Develop Internal Controls and Group Financial policies • Manage Treasury and Corporate Finance Functions • Manage Taxation • Lead and manage the Finance team across the Group • Drive the PRASA Financial Turnaround ensuring effective implementation and monitoring • Ensure a comprehensive Stakeholder Management • Ensure continuous Group Financial Reporting • Ensure the comprehensive Group Strategic Asset management • Ensure management Accounting and Financial Planning.
KNOWLEDGE: • Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance • Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation applicable to Finance including Companies, Tax and VAT Acts • Understanding of the Public Sector and Public Finance Management.
SKILLS:• Accountancy • Advanced Communication • Analytical • Excellent Computer skills • Management • Problem Solving • Asset Lifecycle Management • Strong Communication Skills • Stakeholder Management • Teamwork and Leadership.
ATTITUDES:• Attention to detail • Confidentiality • Helicopter perspective • Honesty and Integrity • Lateral thinking • Professionalism • Judgement • Strategic thinking.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Qualified Chartered Accountant - CA (SA) • Registered with SAICA • 10 years Finance experience at Top Executive level in a large Company (10-15bn expenditure budget) • Extensive experience on financial turnarounds • A solid understanding of the transport industry, engineering and property management will be an added advantage.
Applications may be forwarded to: APPLYPRASAGCF0@sng.gt.com
JOB TITLE: Group Executive: Human Capital Management (5 Year contract)
SALARY GROUP: Executive Management
LOCATION: PRASA Corporate
DEPARTMENT: Group Human Capital Management
REFERENCE: R&S/GEHCM/HCM/160
Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the Group Executive: Human Capital Management (HCM) will provide HCM strategic direction, develop and implement human capital management strategies for the Group in support of the business objectives.
KEY OUTPUTS: • Manage Strategic Human Capital Functions • Manage Human Capital Management costs • Manage and lead HCM Team in the achievement of set objectives • Manage Human Capital Management Stakeholders • Provide Human Capital advisory services to the Group • Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes • Sound knowledge of the CCMA processes and legislation that regulates the entire CCMA process from inception to completion • Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation applicable in the HCM field and advanced knowledge pertaining to the Education, Training and Development industry such as SAQA Act, SDA, SDL and the bodies attached to the legislation • Knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the Education, Training and Development field • Sound knowledge of the current and future HR practices to apply to the best interest of the organisation.
SKILLS: • Analytical • Advanced Communication • Advanced Interpersonal • Advanced writing • Conflict Management • Interviewing • Management • Negotiation • Presentation • Problem Solving • Recruitment and Selection process • Research.
ATTITUDES: • Confidentiality • Cultural Sensitivity • Customer focused • Helicopter perspective • Honesty and Integrity • Lateral Thinking • Innovation • Judgement • Strategic Thinking • Trustworthy • Team Player and Leadership • Professionalism • Decisive.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • B-Degree • Post Graduate Human Resources Business Management Qualification • A Solid understanding of the Transport industry, Engineering and Property Management will be an added advantage • A Solid understanding of the Transport industry, Engineering and Property Management will be an added advantage.
Experience: • 10 - 15 years' experience at Top Executive level in a large company (±z10 000 employees) • Registered with a recognised HCM professional body will be an added advantage.
Applications may be forwarded to: APPLYPRASAGEHR@sng.gt.com
SKILLS: • Advanced Business Communication • Advanced Analytical abilities • Advanced Interpersonal • Advanced Computer literacy • Advanced Problem Solving • Advanced Conflict Management • Leadership and Management • Stakeholder Management • Advanced Presentation • Advanced Negotiation.
ATTITUDES:• Strategic Thinking • Confidentiality • Helicopter perspective • Honesty and Integrity • Diplomacy • Follow-through • Lateral thinking • Professionalism • Judgement • Independent • Decisive.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • NQF Level 7 or B degree and relevant Master's degree (preferably in Business) • Minimum 15 years' experience in Top Executive Management level in a large Company (10 -15bn expenditure budget, ±10 000 employees) • Extensive experience on business turn around and business transformation • Extensive understanding of complex Capital Investment Programmes • A solid understanding of the transport industry, engineering and property management will be an added advantage.
Applications may be forwarded to: APPLYPRASAGCEO@sng.gt.com
JOB TITLE: Group Chief Financial Officer (5 Year contract)
SALARY GROUP: Executive Management
LOCATION: PRASA Corporate, HATFIELD
DEPARTMENT: Group Finance
REFERENCE: R&S/GCFO/GF/159
To report to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the Group Chief Financial Officer will provide strategic financial leadership and direction to the Group and manage the financial health and governance of the organisation.
KEY OUTPUTS:• Develop Internal Controls and Group Financial policies • Manage Treasury and Corporate Finance Functions • Manage Taxation • Lead and manage the Finance team across the Group • Drive the PRASA Financial Turnaround ensuring effective implementation and monitoring • Ensure a comprehensive Stakeholder Management • Ensure continuous Group Financial Reporting • Ensure the comprehensive Group Strategic Asset management • Ensure management Accounting and Financial Planning.
KNOWLEDGE: • Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance • Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation applicable to Finance including Companies, Tax and VAT Acts • Understanding of the Public Sector and Public Finance Management.
SKILLS:• Accountancy • Advanced Communication • Analytical • Excellent Computer skills • Management • Problem Solving • Asset Lifecycle Management • Strong Communication Skills • Stakeholder Management • Teamwork and Leadership.
ATTITUDES:• Attention to detail • Confidentiality • Helicopter perspective • Honesty and Integrity • Lateral thinking • Professionalism • Judgement • Strategic thinking.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Qualified Chartered Accountant - CA (SA) • Registered with SAICA • 10 years Finance experience at Top Executive level in a large Company (10-15bn expenditure budget) • Extensive experience on financial turnarounds • A solid understanding of the transport industry, engineering and property management will be an added advantage.
Applications may be forwarded to: APPLYPRASAGCF0@sng.gt.com
JOB TITLE: Group Executive: Human Capital Management (5 Year contract)
SALARY GROUP: Executive Management
LOCATION: PRASA Corporate
DEPARTMENT: Group Human Capital Management
REFERENCE: R&S/GEHCM/HCM/160
Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the Group Executive: Human Capital Management (HCM) will provide HCM strategic direction, develop and implement human capital management strategies for the Group in support of the business objectives.
KEY OUTPUTS: • Manage Strategic Human Capital Functions • Manage Human Capital Management costs • Manage and lead HCM Team in the achievement of set objectives • Manage Human Capital Management Stakeholders • Provide Human Capital advisory services to the Group • Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes • Sound knowledge of the CCMA processes and legislation that regulates the entire CCMA process from inception to completion • Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation applicable in the HCM field and advanced knowledge pertaining to the Education, Training and Development industry such as SAQA Act, SDA, SDL and the bodies attached to the legislation • Knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the Education, Training and Development field • Sound knowledge of the current and future HR practices to apply to the best interest of the organisation.
SKILLS: • Analytical • Advanced Communication • Advanced Interpersonal • Advanced writing • Conflict Management • Interviewing • Management • Negotiation • Presentation • Problem Solving • Recruitment and Selection process • Research.
ATTITUDES: • Confidentiality • Cultural Sensitivity • Customer focused • Helicopter perspective • Honesty and Integrity • Lateral Thinking • Innovation • Judgement • Strategic Thinking • Trustworthy • Team Player and Leadership • Professionalism • Decisive.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • B-Degree • Post Graduate Human Resources Business Management Qualification • A Solid understanding of the Transport industry, Engineering and Property Management will be an added advantage • A Solid understanding of the Transport industry, Engineering and Property Management will be an added advantage.
Experience: • 10 - 15 years' experience at Top Executive level in a large company (±z10 000 employees) • Registered with a recognised HCM professional body will be an added advantage.
Applications may be forwarded to: APPLYPRASAGEHR@sng.gt.com
JOB TITLE: Group Group Chief Procurement Officer (5 Year contract)
SALARY GROUP: Executive Management
LOCATION: PRASA Corporate
DEPARTMENT: Group Supply Chain Management
REFERENCE:R&S/GSCM/SCM/170
Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer the Group Chief Procurement Officer will lead and direct Group Supply Chain Management.
KEYOUTPUTS: • Drive the PRASA Group Supply Chain Management Turnaround ensuring effective implementation and monitoring • Ensure compliance to the Supply Chain Management Legislation, regulations, Policies and practices • Manage Group Supply Chain Management and compliance • Manage Group SCM Human Resources • Manage Group Supply Chain Management Budget • Manage Supply Chain Management Stakeholder Relationships • Manage Group Supply Chain Management Reporting • Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance • Sound knowledge of relevant legislation applicable to PFMA, PPPFA, Supply Chain Management Framework, BBBEE • Knowledge and understanding of the company policies and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant • Sound knowledge of contracts, long term consequences of entering into contracts and the legal framework surrounding contracts.
SKILLS: • Analytical • Advanced Interpersonal skills • Advanced writing • Advanced Communication skills • Mathematical ability • Negotiation • Presentation • Teamwork and Leadership.
ATTITUDES: • Confidentiality • Customer Focused • Deadline Driven • Honesty and integrity • Independent • Judgement • Professionalism • Strategic Thinking.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • B-Degree • Post Graduate Supply Chain Management Qualification
Experience: • 10 - 15 years' experience at Top Executive level (10-15bn expenditure budget) • Extensive understanding of complex Capital Investment Programmes • A solid understanding of the transport industry, engineering and property management will be an added advantage.
Applications may be forwarded to: APPLYPRASAGCPO@sng.gt.com
JOB TITLE: Group Chief Risk Officer (5 Year contract)
SALARY GROUP: Executive Management
LOCATION: PRASA Corporate, HATFIELD
DEPARTMENT: Risk Management Department
REFERENCE: R&S/CRO/C0/157
Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Risk Officer will direct and oversee the management enterprise risk and to embed the culture of risk management into the business.
KEY OUTPUTS:• Develop and Maintain the Enterprise Risk Management Strategy • Support the Business Turnaround on risk management • Ensure Crisis Management and Business Continuity Management • Ensure Project Risk Management across the group • Manage Human Resources in the Risk function • Manage Departmental Budget • Ensuring partnership with the executive team.
KNOWLEDGE: • The ability to identify and analyse risks likely to impede business efficiency and to develop proactive and contingency plans to manage risk • Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes • The ability to build and implement appropriate corporate governance mechanisms that effectively regulate business conduct • Knowledge and understanding of policies impacting on the provision of public transport. • Sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations, including legislative and regulatory bodies within a specific environment • Sound knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation, regulations, principles and their application in the workplace to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
SKILLS: • Risk Management • Business communication skills • Disaster Recovery Plan • Analytical skills • Very good interpersonal skills • Excellent computer skills • Decision Making • Time Management • Conflict management skills. • Presentation skills. • Problem solving skills.
ATTITUDES:• Strategic Thinking • Pro -Active • Reliable • Diplomacy • Follow-through • Helicopter perspective • Honest and integrity • Judgement • Professionalism.
CAPABILITIES: Minimum Requirements: • Chartered Accountant or Actuarial Degree. • Any relevant post-graduate qualification in finance, risk management, law, or auditing • Master of Business Administration would be advantageous • Specific qualification in an area of law or environmental safety and health would be advantageous.
Experience:• 5 years' experience in an executive position/role • At least 3 years relevant rail industry experience and understanding of the transport services sector • Thorough understanding of corporate governance, business and operational risk and information technology principles • Understanding of the compliance requirements for the rail industry • 10 - 15 years risk management, auditing experience • Extensive understanding of complex Capital Investment Programmes • A solid understanding of the transport industry, engineering and property management will be an added advantage.
Applications may be forwarded to: APPLYPRASACRO@sng.gt.com
JOB TITLE: General Manager: Security (5 year contract)
SALARY GROUP: Executive Management
LOCATION: PRASA Corporate, HATFIELD
DEPARTMENT: Corporate Security
REFERENCE: R&S/GMCS/CO/155
Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer the General Manager: Corporate Security will direct and oversee the provision of all security services across the Group to ensure the safety of assets, commuters and employees.
KEY OUTPUTS: Develop Group Security Strategy, Charter and Policies:
Lead and direct the provision of effective Group Security Services as these relate to:
• Physical security, Investigations (Forensic, General crime, Liabilities); • Document and information security • Vetting and screening.
Provide expert security advisory services:
Manage Group Security Human Resources
Manage Group Security Costs
Manage Stakeholder Relationships
Reporting
TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE: • Business Environment • Corporate Governance • Financial Principles • Legislation and Regulation • Policies and Procedures.
SKILLS: • Advanced Communication • Contract Management • Decision Making • Interpersonal • Management • Negotiation • Problem Sol • Reporting.
ATTITUDES: • Analytical • Confidentiality • Honest and integrity • Professionalism • Pro-active • Reliable.
CAPABILITIES: Minimum Requirements:• Post Graduate Qualification in Security Related Studies Recognised technical qualification • Comprehensive understanding of the Command, Control, communication and technology security strategic approach • A solid understanding of the transport industry, engineering and property management will be an added advantage.
Legal requirement:• PSIRA grade A • Security clearance.
Experience: • Minimum 15 years in the Security environment with at least 5 years management experience.
Applications may be forwarded to: APPLYPRASAGMSEC@sng.gt.com
Closing date: 24 February 2019
PRASA's EE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION
Should you not hear anything three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful