PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA) VACANCIES

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​This Vacancy is open to Internal / External Candidates
 
SENIOR MANAGER: INFRASTRUCTURE 
SALARY GROUP: SENIOR MANAGEMENT
LOCATION: DURBAN 
REFERENCE: R&S/INFRA/20559A
DEPARTMENT: INFRASTRUCTURE
 
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION 
To lead and manage regional infrastructure maintenance services to ensure the availability, reliability and sustainability of all rail infrastructure assets to enable effective train operations (Electrical, Perway, Signaling and Telecommunications systems).
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12/ Matric
• Degree in the Engineering field (Civil/Electrical/Telecommunications)
• Valid Driver’s license
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• 10 years’ experience in railway engineering of which minimum 5 years should be at management level
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs)
• Development of regional railway infrastructure maintenance plans
• Leadership and management of regional infrastructure operations across the four disciplines
• Governance, Risk, Oversight and Reporting
• Management of resources
• Stakeholder management
 
TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE 
• Level 4 of Safety, Standards and Training (SST)
• Legislation applicable to PRASA Technical operations e.g. RSR Act, OHSA, etc.
• Railway network
• Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) philosophies and strategies
• Systems Engineering principles
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)
• Business acumen
• People, finance, contracts, procurement and project management principles and practices
 
SKILLS
• Management 
• Analytical 
• Problem solving 
• Collaboration 
• Communication 
 
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES
• Tact and diplomacy
• Customer centric
• Detailed oriented
• Team Player
 
 
As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows:
MALE: African, White, Disabled
FEMALE: African, White, Disabled
 
Please apply by emailing your Internal application form, updated CV & certified copies of your qualifications to E-MAIL ADDRESS: HCMcorp.Recruit@prasa.com
 
CLOSING DATE: 27 January 2026 
 
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

This Vacancy is open to Internal / External Candidates
 
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER 
SALARY GROUP: Executive Management 
LOCATION: Head Office, Johannesburg 
REFERENCE: R&S/HO_CIO/IM/09/25 
BUSINESS UNIT: Intersite Asset Investments NB 
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DEPARTMENTAL MISSION 
To provide strategic leadership and oversight of Intersite’s capital investment programme, commercial development, lead strategic business development opportunities and renewable energy & sustainability programmes.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Honours Degree in Property Development, Infrastructure Finance, Urban Economics, Built Environment or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license.
 
EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in capital project delivery, urban development, infrastructure finance, or property investment, of which 5 years must be at senior management level.
• Proven track record on leading feasibility packaging, public-private investment structuring, and multi-stakeholder engagements.
 
ADDED ADVANTAGE
• Masters Degree or Executive level leadership training in Infrastructure investment.
• SAPOA, SA Council for Planners, or Infrastructure Investment bodies.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs)
• Strategic Leadership, Investments Leadership, Asset Development & Precinct Structuring, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, Renewable Energy and Sustainability, Feasibility Modelling & Corporate Finance, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Stakeholder Management and People Management.
 
TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE
• Capital Budgeting.
• Property Economics.
• Project Governance.
• PPPs and Infrastructure finance.
• Real Estate Development and Investment Principles.
• Relevant legislative frameworks (Public Administration (PMFA), OHS Act, Public Involvement Programmes, Estate Agents Act
• Understanding of property within Rail environment, structuring of property deals and co-investment.
 
SKILLS
• Strategic Investment Leadership and Capital Planning.
• Infrastructure Programme Delivery and Urban Development.
• Financial Modelling and Project Feasibility structuring.
• Public - Private Partnership Design and Negotiation.
• Regulatory Compliance (PFMA, GIAMA, SPLUMA).
• Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development.
 
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
• Integrity & Ethical Leadership.
• Strategic Thinking and Visionary Leadership.
• Negotiation and Influence.
• Innovative and Solutions-Driven.
• Results Orientation and Accountability.
• Innovation.
 
 
As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows: 
MALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
FEMALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
 
Please apply by emailing your updated CV and certified copies of your qualifications to Recruitment.Cresho@prasa.com
 
CLOSING DATE: 26 JANUARY 2026 
 
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.