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PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)
 
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PROJECT MANAGER-PERWAY AND STRUCTURES X3 
SALARY GROUP: Manager 
LOCATION: PRASA Technical Head Office 
DEPARTMENT: Strategic Infrastructure 
POST NUMBER: TBA 
REFERENCE: PM/JHB/SI/PT/122022 DEPARTMENTAL 
 
MISSION: Responsible for the execution of capital projects
 
OUTPUTS:
• Drafting project scope, goals, and deliverables for approval
• Compile annual business cases for the allocation of capital projects from Prasa Corporate
• Develop full-scale project plans
• Provide input and technical support to Senior Management to support the Strategic Planning processes of the division
• Obtaining and reviewing the detailed project design from the design engineers (consultants)
• Facilitate and drive the approval of technical drawings, specifications, and bill of quantities
• Compilation of bid specifications tendering
• Review and ensure that all contractual formalities are in place
• Ensure that all relevant drawings are submitted to both the Region and the Configuration Management Office
• Manage the determination of capital project scope of works
• Manage the allocated budgets for capital projects for the financial year
• Track all project deliverables using project management tools
• Responsible for constituting a Project Steering Committee and convening project meetings
• Provide overall support to the project team members- (Consultants and Contractors)
• Responsible for overall quality assurance of capital projects
• Monitor and ensure compliance and adherence to quality assurance standards
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements
• Monitor progress on capital projects
• Review, approve and certify invoices for payment
• Perform post-project evaluations on completion
• Perform stakeholder management by always involving and communicating with relevant stakeholder
• Attend and direct monthly site meetings with both contracts and consultants
• Report constantly on the progress of projects to all relevant stakeholders
• Compile and present monthly project reports detailing the progress and status of capital projects
• Determine and identify any problems/ deviations with the implementation and progress of the projects
• Report on project costs against budgets and projections
• Provide and report on proposed remedial actions and solutions to any problems / deviations identified
• Track project deliverables using project management tools (Update EPIC project management tool)
 
KNOWLEDGE: 
• Human behaviour and group dynamics
• Conflict resolution
• Environmental awareness
• Self-knowledge
• Applicable legislation
• Financial system and principles
• Basic Contract Law and Contracting principles
• Basic principles of Risk Management
• General rules, safety instructions and regulations
• General PFMA knowledge
• Good Written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills
• Report Writing skills
 
SKILLS:
• Good organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Deadline Drive
 
ATTITUDES:
• Ability to work under pressure
• Quality oriented
• Team work
• Initiative
• Positive and motivated
• Responsible
• Initiative
• Reliable
• Analytical
• High Integrity
 
CAPABILITIES:
Minimum requirements
• At least three (3) years of appropriate maintenance and construction experience in footbridges and level crossings in the rail environment
• At least two (2) years in project management hands-on practical experience
• At least two (2) years of Contract Management experience
• BTech in Civil Engineering
• Registered PrTech with ECSA as a minimum
• Proficient in the use of computers and project management packages
 
 
Please apply by completing an internal application form (internal applicants) and submitting your complete CV accompanied by certified qualifications and ID copy not older than 3 months to: Head of Department: Human Capital Management: PRASA, Private Bag X101, Braamfontein, 2017, office 14-19 or email Kgothatso.ntoane@prasa.com
 
By responding to this vacancy advert irrespective as to how such information is submitted, you consent to the collection, collation, processing and storing for such information and the use and disclosure of such information in accordance with the PRASA data privacy protection policy. 
 
PRASA shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of candidates/applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”) and the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”) 
 
A copy of PRASA’s Privacy notice is available on the website or on request. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 21st December 2022 
 
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
ISSUED BY SENIOR MANAGER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION 
As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows: 
MALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
FEMALE:  African, Indian, Coloured, White 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PLANNER X1 
SALARY GROUP: Manager 
LOCATION: PRASA Technical Head Office 
DEPARTMENT: PMO 
POST NUMBER : TBA 
REFERENCE: R &S/PLNTECH/122022 
 
Mission: To prepare and manage integrated projects schedules and co-ordination for Capital Projects including Regional Recovery Programme
 
OUTPUTS:
Develop Integrated Programme Schedule
• Ensure each project manager has a proper updated schedule of activities in MS project which can be baselined for reporting purpose.
• Integrate multiple schedules of projects into a baselined integrated programme schedule.
• Prepare reports of near - term activities, upcoming milestones, delayed activities and critical path slippage/changes for the Programme Manager.
• Keep the integrated programme updated by daily interaction with critical Project Mangers.
• Identify and resolve potential scheduling conflicts with relevant Project Managers and Technical Specialists.
• Ensure contractor schedules are in compliance with format required for reporting in line with integrated programme schedule.
• Draw progress report
 
Provide Technical Support
• Prepare reports of near – term activities, upcoming milestones, delayed activities and critical path slippage/changes for the Programme Manager.
• Conduct site visits to ensure accuracy of reports provided by Projects Managers and contractors.
• Attend project progress meetings to ensure accuracy and standardization of reports provided by Project Managers and contractors.
• Identify, highlight and resolve potential scheduling conflicts with relevant Project Managers, contractors and technical specialists.
• Ensure delays on projects are properly recorded, analysed and reflected on integrated programme schedule and the impact communicated to all team members in relevant reports.
• Assist project managers with delay claims together with technical specialists.
• Review any requests for variation and extension of contract and claims submitted by contractors working in the programme.
• Ensure that hold point inspections are performed with and by project teams.
• Assist the programme manager with ensuring project and programme management best principles are compiled to according to PRASA EPMO requirements.
 
Administrative
• Prepare for and participate in weekly programme review meetings.
• Ensure project and programme schedules are archived and ensure correct configuration management to highlight reasons for changing schedules.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and record notes for all meetings with project managers/activity leads.
• Review project reports for projects that fall within programme.
• Provide support and input in presentations and preparation programme reports including dash maintenance
 
KNOWLEDGE: 
• Safety Regulations/Legislation
• Company policies
• Human Factor Management
• Public Administration (PFMA) OSCHA Act
• Public Involvement Programmes
• Public Sector Procurement requirements
• Financial management
• MS office suite, MS project office
 
SKILLS:
• Good interpersonal skills
• Communication skills at all levels
• Ability to work independently
• Administrative skills
• Time management
• Analytical and interpretation skills
• Computer literate
• Technical ability
• Report writing
• Accuracy
• Deadline driven
• Listening
• Creative writing skills
• Report writing and presentation
• Leadership
• Decision making
• Safety
• Financial acumen
• Project management
• Contract management
• Communication skills
• System perspective
• Quality focus
• Problem solving
• Planning and organizing
 
ATTITUDES:
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Positive and motivated
• Responsible
• Sense of urgency
• Team work
• Initiative
• Reliable
• Professional
• Pro-active
• Client oriented
• Ability to handle stress
• Quality oriented
• Business awareness
• Stakeholder orientation
• Resilience
 
CAPABILITIES:
Minimum requirements:
• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Engineering, Project Management, Build Environment, ICT, Business Management or relevant
• Three (3) year’s experience in compiling and monitoring schedules for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
• Driver’s License
• Physically fit
Added advantage:
• Post graduate in project management
• Registered member with a professional body
• Experience in Rail environment
 
 
Please apply by completing an internal application form (internal applicants) and submitting your complete CV accompanied by certified qualifications and ID copy not older than 3 months to: Head of Department: Human Capital Management: PRASA, Private Bag X101, Braamfontein, 2017, office 14-19 or email Kgothatso.ntoane@prasa.com
 
By responding to this vacancy advert irrespective as to how such information is submitted, you consent to the collection, collation, processing and storing for such information and the use and disclosure of such information in accordance with the PRASA data privacy protection policy. 
 
PRASA shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of candidates/applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”) and the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”) 
 
A copy of PRASA’s Privacy notice is available on the website or on request. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 21st December 2022 
 
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
ISSUED BY SENIOR MANAGER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION 
As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows: 
MALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
FEMALE:  African, Indian, Coloured, White 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PROJECT MANAGER -ELECTRICAL X3 
SALARY GROUP: Middle Management 
LOCATION: PRASA Technical Head Office 
DEPARTMENT: Strategic Infrastructure 
POST NUMBER: TBA 
REFERENCE: PM/JHB/SI/PT/122022
 
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION: Responsible for the execution of capital projects
 
OUTPUTS:
• Compiling projects scope, goals, and deliverables for approval
• Compile annual business cases for the allocation of capital projects from PRASA Corporate
• Develop full-scale projects plans
• Provide input and technical support to Senior Management to support the Strategic Planning processes of the division
• Obtaining and reviewing the detailed project design from the design engineers (consultants)
• Facilitate and drive the approval of technical drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities
• Compilation of bid specifications tendering
• Review and ensure that all contractual formalities are in place
• Ensure that all relevant drawings are submitted to both the Region and the Configuration Management Office
• Manage the determination of the capital project scope of works
• Manage the allocated budgets for capital projects for the financial year
• Track all project deliverables using project management tools
• Responsible for constituting a Project Steering Committee and convening project meetings
• Provide overall support to the project team members (Consultants and Contractors)
• Responsible for overall quality assurance of capital projects
• Monitor and ensure compliance and adherence to quality assurance standards
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements
• Monitor progress on capital projects
• Review, approve and certify invoices for payment
• Perform post-project evaluations on completion
• Perform stakeholder management by involving and communicating with relevant stakeholders at all time
• Attend and direct monthly site meetings with both contractors and consultants
• Report constantly on the progress of projects to all relevant stakeholders
• Compile and present monthly projects reports detailing the progress and status of capital projects
• Determine and identify any problems/deviations with the implementation and progress of the projects
• Report on project cost against budgets and projections
• Provide and report on proposed remedial actions and solutions to any problems/deviations identified
• Track project deliverables using the project management tool (Update EPIC project management tool)
 
KNOWLEDGE: 
• Human behaviour and group dynamics
• Conflict resolution
• Environmental awareness
• Self-knowledge
• Applicable legislation
• Financial system and principles
• Basic Contract Law and Contracting principles
• Basic principles of Risk Management
• General rules, safety instructions and regulations
• General PFMA knowledge
 
SKILLS:
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Project Management skills
• Report Writing skills
• Good organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Deadline drive
 
ATTITUDES:
• Ability to work under pressure
• Positive and motivated
• Quality orientated
• Responsible
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Reliable
• Analytical
• High Integrity
 
CAPABILITIES:
Minimum requirements
• At least three (3) years of appropriate maintenance and construction experience in Overhead Traction Equipment (OHTE) and DC Traction Substations
• At least two (2) years of project management hands-on practical experience
• At least two (2) years of Contract Management experience
• BTech in Electrical Engineering
• Registered PrTech with ECSA mandatory (No Candidates)
• Proficient in the use of com
 
 
Please apply by completing an internal application form (internal applicants) and submitting your complete CV accompanied by certified qualifications and ID copy not older than 3 months to: Head of Department: Human Capital Management: PRASA, Private Bag X101, Braamfontein, 2017, office 14-19 or email Kgothatso.ntoane@prasa.com
 
By responding to this vacancy advert irrespective as to how such information is submitted, you consent to the collection, collation, processing and storing for such information and the use and disclosure of such information in accordance with the PRASA data privacy protection policy. 
 
PRASA shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of candidates/applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”) and the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”) 
 
A copy of PRASA’s Privacy notice is available on the website or on request. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 21st December 2022 
 
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
ISSUED BY SENIOR MANAGER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION 
As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows: 
MALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
FEMALE:  African, Indian, Coloured, White 
 
 
 



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PROJECT MANAGER ELECTRICAL 
SALARY GROUP: Manager 
LOCATION: PRASA Technical Head Office 
DEPARTMENT: Electrical Department 
POST NUMBER: TBA 
REFERENCE: PM/JHB/Elec/PT/021 
 
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION: Lead, plan and implement electrical maintenance in all regions and to accommodate the new trains that PRASA receives on an ongoing basis without disrupting the daily operations of PRASA trains.
 
OUTPUTS:
Project Management
• A Project Management oversea all aspect of an assigned project including planning, budgeting, execution, and logistics
• They spend time at the job site ensuring work is completed efficiently with no errors or negative impacts on the timeline
• The Project Manager also provide feedback to all team members and facilitates communication throughout the project’s lifecycle
• Develop and deploy the modernization strategy for PRASA Deports
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables through the appropriate stakeholders
• Assemble and coordinate project management team
• Collaborate with the external and internal stakeholder to finalize preliminary designs for the modernization of the facility
• Establish all the detailed actions and steps in the process of the process of the modernization project with the external stakeholders
• Facilitate the sign of process with the engineering teams to obtain sign-off of preliminary and detailed designs
• Responsible to implement and monitor all health, safety, and quality measures on the project sites with the aid of external services providers
• Responsible to manage the project budget and timeless
• Provide direction and support to project management teams
• Compile a submission for approval for any changes to contract or to project plan/design
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• Responsible and accountable for overall project administration and coordination
• Facilitate the testing and commissioning of the equipment and facility in conjunction with the engineering and end user teams to ensure project expectations and deliverables are met
 
Management of tender documents
• Establish the scope of work for all external services providers
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders who are responsible to gather the required tender documentation and submit to the Principal Engineer
• Responsible to consolidate the tender pack and submit and present to the relevant committee/s for approval
• Advertise the approved tender pack with support from Supply Chain Management
• Review tender response of appointed contractors before contract negotiations take place to ensure the tender has responded to all requirements and in accordance with all implementation requirements
 
Contractor and Stakeholder Engagements
• Ensure that the final negotiated terms with the external service provider is submitted by Supply Chain Management to the CEO and/or GCEO for sign off
• Liaise with the Health and Safety Department, to support the contracted service provider to ensure they are fully inducted and safety compliant
• Responsible to build and maintain effective and healthy relations with contractors, operations, and consultants to ensure smooth implementation of the project
 
Reporting and Monitoring
• Prepare monthly reporting to Principal Engineer (Electrical) on cash flow, employment stats, problems and solutions, progress against annual targets and project progress
• Prepare quarterly reports for the Executive Manager on cash flow, employment stats, progress update, and expenditure and projected spending
• Validate and certify supplier invoices
• Release Purchase Requisitions based on level of delegation.
• Review daily site progress and or incident reports
• Conduct 1-2 site inspections upper week to check and validate project progress on site
• Liaise directly with Maintenance and Infrastructure Teams based on the findings from the site inspections
• Responsible to audit dedicated contractor and generate a monthly report for Health, Safety and Environment purposes
• Compile cash flow and budget request on an annual basis for the next three years
• Develop and review risk register for the project
 
Close out
• Issue the relevant certificate for project practical completion and final handover
• Upon project completion, submit a snag list that highlights aspects that still need to be closed off which do not hinder the functionality but requires to be fixed to ensure it meets the quality standards and requirements
• Submit final projects close out report to the Principal Engineer on the completion and close of the entire project
• Ensure all relevant Certificate of Compliance (Regulatory and Legislative requirements) are consolidated and submitted and provided to the Configuration Office and end users.
• Ensure all project information ( as drawings, manuals (for operations, maintenance and training), training information, municipal and legislative approvals and close out reports) are consolidated and submitted to the Configuration Office and end users
• Develop a lesson learnt register for the projects
• Submit final project costs to Finance department for capitalization of the projects.
 
KNOWLEDGE: 
• Human behaviour and group dynamics
• Conflict resolution
• Environmental awareness
• Self-knowledge
• Applicable legislation
• Financial system and principles
• Basic Contract Law and Contracting principles
• Basic principles of Risk Management 
• General rules, safety instructions and regulations
• General PFMA knowledge
• Knowledge of Legislation-OHSA
• Department of Trade and Industry requirements
 
SKILLS:
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Project Management skills
• Report Writing skills
• Good organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Deadline drive
• Good interpersonal and advanced business communication skills enabling verbal and written communication at all levels
• Problem solving skills Good organizational skills
• Good organizational skills
• Analytical and interpretation skills
• Presentation Skills
• Planning
 
ATTITUDES:
• Ability to work under pressure
• Quality orientated
• Responsible
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Reliable
• Mature and ability to work under pressure
• Positive, self-motivated and people orientated
• Responsible and must be able to work as part of a team
• Take initiative while boundaries
• High integrity and reliable
• Analytical
 
CAPABILITIES:
Minimum requirements:
• B-Tech/BSc Eng. in Build Environment or Equivalent or Certificate in Project Management
• Professional Engineer/Technologist/ Professional Project Manager/Construction Professional/Professional Engineering Technician
• 10 year’s experience in railway environment
• 5 year’s experience in project management
Added advantage:
• BSc Eng./B Eng./B Tech Engineering in Electrical, Degree in Build Environment or Equivalent
 
 
Please apply by completing an internal application form (internal applicants) and submitting your complete CV accompanied by certified qualifications and ID copy not older than 3 months to: Head of Department: Human Capital Management: PRASA, Private Bag X101, Braamfontein, 2017, office 14-19 or email Kgothatso.ntoane@prasa.com
 
By responding to this vacancy advert irrespective as to how such information is submitted, you consent to the collection, collation, processing and storing for such information and the use and disclosure of such information in accordance with the PRASA data privacy protection policy. 
 
PRASA shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of candidates/applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”) and the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”) 
 
A copy of PRASA’s Privacy notice is available on the website or on request. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 21st December 2022 
 
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
ISSUED BY SENIOR MANAGER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION 
As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows: 
MALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
FEMALE:  African, Indian, Coloured, White 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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MANAGER ELECTRICAL OHTE 
SALARY GROUP: Manager 
LOCATION: PRASA Technical Head Office
DEPARTMENT: Electrical Department 
POST NUMBER: TBA 
REFERENCE: PM/JHB/FIN/PT/122022
 
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION: The position is critical to the implementation of the Electrical Maintenance Plans for OHTE for all Regions
 
OUTPUTS: Senior Electrical Engineer Responsibilities
• Developing, reviewing, updating, modifying, and approving electrical design plans and work schedules
• Liaising with clients and other engineers to ensure projects are completed to specifications
• Establishing relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers, other professionals and expanding networks
• Maintaining and improving existing engineering processes
• Participating in conferences, events, and networking and learning opportunities
• Drawing up budgets, schedules, company regulations and various other documents
• Analyzing existing processes and scheduling meetings to discuss improvement initiatives
• Conducting research, performing diagnostics, and troubleshooting equipment
• Assisting with recruitment, training, and on boarding
• Ensuring a safe, positive work environment
• Responsible to manage the project budget and timelines
• Provide direction and support to project management teams
• Compile a submission for approval for any changes to contract or to project plan/design
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• Responsible and accountable for overall project administration and coordination
• Facilitate the testing and commissioning of the equipment and facility in conjunction with the engineering instructions and end user teams to ensure project expectations and deliverables are met.
 
Management of tender documents
• Establish the scope of work for all external services providers
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders who are responsible to gather the required tender documentation and submit to the Principal Engineer
• Responsible to consolidate the tender pack and submit and present to the relevant committee/s for approval
• Advertise the approved tender pack with support from Supply Chain Management
• Review tender response of appointed contractors before contract negotiations take place to ensure the tender has responded all requirements and in accordance with all implementation requirements
 
Reporting and Monitoring
• Prepare monthly reporting to Principal Engineer (Electrical) on cash flow employments stats, problems and solutions, progress against annual targets and project progress
• Prepare quarterly reports for the Executive Manager on cash flow, employment stats, progress update and expenditure and projected spending
• Validate and certify supplier invoices
• Release Purchase Requisitions based on level of delegation
• Review daily site progress and or incident reports
• Conduct 1-2 site inspections upper week to check and validate project progress on site
• Liaise directly with Maintenance and Infrastructure Teams based on the findings from the site inspections
• Responsible to audit dedicated contractor and generate a monthly report for Health, Safety and Environment purposes
• Compile cash flow and budget request on an annual basis for the next three years
• Develop and review risk register for the project
 
Close out
• Issue the relevant certificate for project practical completion and final handover
• Upon project completion submit a snag list highlights aspects that still need to be closed off which do not hinder the functionality but requires to be fixed to ensure it meets the quality standards and requirements
• Submit final project close out report to the Principal Engineer on the completion and close of the entire project
• Ensure all relevant Certificate of Compliance (Regulatory and Legislative requirements) are consolidated and submitted and provide to the Configuration Office and end users
• Ensure all project information (as build drawings, manuals (for operations maintenance and training) training information, municipal and legislative approvals and close out reports) are consolidated and submitted to the Configuration Office and end users
• Develop a lesson learnt register for the projects
Submit final project cost to Finance department for capitalization of the projects
 
KNOWLEDGE: 
• Human behaviour and group dynamics
• Conflict resolution
• Environmental awareness
• Self-knowledge
• Applicable legislation
• Financial system and principles
• Basic Contract Law and Contracting principles
• Basic principles of Risk Management
• General rules, safety instructions and regulations
• General PFMA knowledge
• Knowledge of Legislation-OHSA
• Department of Trade and Industry requirements
 
SKILLS:
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Project Management skills
• Report Writing skills
• Good organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Deadline drive
 
ATTITUDES:
• Ability to work under pressure
• Positive and motivated
• Quality orientated
• Responsible
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Reliable
• Analytical
• High Integrity
 
CAPABILITIES:
Minimum requirements
• B-Tech or BSc in Electrical Engineering
• Registered with Professional Engineering body (ECSA) as Professional Engineer/Technologist
• 8-10 year’s experience in rail environment
• 5-10 year’s experience in project management
Ideal Added Advantage:
• Certificate in Project Management
 
 
Please apply by completing an internal application form (internal applicants) and submitting your complete CV accompanied by certified qualifications and ID copy not older than 3 months to: Head of Department: Human Capital Management: PRASA, Private Bag X101, Braamfontein, 2017, office 14-19 or email Kgothatso.ntoane@prasa.com
 
By responding to this vacancy advert irrespective as to how such information is submitted, you consent to the collection, collation, processing and storing for such information and the use and disclosure of such information in accordance with the PRASA data privacy protection policy. 
 
PRASA shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of candidates/applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”) and the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”) 
 
A copy of PRASA’s Privacy notice is available on the website or on request. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 21st December 2022 
 
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
ISSUED BY SENIOR MANAGER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION 
As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows: 
MALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
FEMALE:  African, Indian, Coloured, White 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SENIOR MANAGER 
SALARY GROUP: Senior Management 
LOCATION: Prasa Technical Head Office 
DEPARTMENT: Finance 
POST NUMBER: TBA 
REFERENCE: PM/JHB/FIN/122022 
 
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION: To provide complete, relevant and accurate unqualified audited Annual Financial statements, meaningful financial analysis and strategic financial planning to the business in order to support business decision making PRASA Technical.
 
OUTPUTS:
Financial Management, Accounting and Reporting
• Timely review of complete and accurate EXCO reports and detailed income statement and balance sheet analyses and reports to CFO, monthly ,quarterly and annually
• Manage relevant information for proper business management.
• Consistent application of Group Policies and procedures across the business unit.
• Timely delivery of a complete and accurate Trial balance monthly, quarterly and annually, with full supporting analysis for AFS notes, for Group consolidation.
• Deliver plan for short-medium- and long-term liquidity and alert to problems well in advance business impact.
• Monitor management of Asset Register and verification.
• Manage timely authorization of documents, processes, and bank releasing in terms approval framework.
• Monitor payment process to ensure that suppliers are paid within contractual commitments and relationship maintained.
• Develop and maintain relationship with third party providers-audit, banking etc.
• Understand and report on cost drivers and trends and assist with contractual management of cost elements.
• Delver pertinent reporting to enable full capex to spend to be optimised.
 
Legislation, financial policies, and finance strategy
• Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation, policies and procedure-GRAP, PFM Act, and other relevant regulations an internal policy and procedures
• No Audit qualification or matters affecting audit opinion.
• Maintenance of an updated risk register
 
Monitoring
• Monitor the review of reconciliations and processes to ensure compliance to policies and procedures for correct financial reporting principles.
• Review implementation of corrective measures where required.
• Monitor the management of Account Payable, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Intercompany transactions, journal processing.
• Monitor the management of variance reports and budget forecast.
 
Internal and External Audits
• Provision of relevant information and guidance to audit teams.
• Liaise with internal and external audits.
• Compile comprehensive audit assistance work papers.
• Monitor implementation of corrective measure resulting from the audit reports.
 
Internal Controls
• Review internal control policies and recommend changes where necessary.
• Monitor and ensure compliance to internal controls.
• Review key control reconciliations.
• Provide feedback for corrective measures to be enforced and implemented.
 
Manage Human Resource
• Manage the human resource requirements, in accordance with the expected deliverables.
• Compile and review the Performance Management documentation in collaboration with directly reporting staff members in terms of:
     Performance Output profile requirements
     Key performance Areas
     Personal Development Plan
• Track and monitor performance in accordance with policies and procedures and performance planning documentation.
• Continuously provide feedback and coaching to ensure that the staff members perform at optimum productivity level.
• Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective actions where necessary.
• Provide feedback to the relevant players
 
KNOWLEDGE: 
• Business Acumen
• Business Continuity
• Business Environment
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Policies
• Financial Principles
• Financial Systems
• Fiscal Legislation
• IFRS/IAS/GRAP
• Legislation and Regulation
• Policies and Procedures
 
SKILLS:
• Accuracy
• Business Adjectives
• Communication written and verbal
• Computer
• Conflict Management
• Decision Making
• Strong Interpersonal
• Lateral thinking
• Management
• Negotiation
• Planning and organisational
• Performance Management
• Presentation
• Problem-solving
• Strategic and planning
• Reporting
• Risk management
• Time Management
 
ATTITUDES:
• Quality Orientation
• Analytical
• Attention to Detail/Detail Focused
• Ethical
• Good Leadership
• Judgement
• Professionalism
• Pro-active
• Reliable
• Ability to work under pressure
• Teamwork
• Positive and Motivated
• Deadline driven
• Willing to travel
• Willing to work extended hours
 
CAPABILITIES:
Minimum requirements:
• Grade 12
• BCom Hons:
• CA (SA)
• 10 years’ experience in a Finance environment
• 5 years’ experience in management accounting and financial reporting
• SAP knowledge
 
Please apply by completing an internal application form (internal applicants) and submitting this together with your complete CV to: Head of Department: Human Capital Management: PRASA, Private Bag X101, Braamfontein, 2017, office 14-19 or email Kgothatso.ntoane@prasa.com
 
By responding to this vacancy advert irrespective as to how such information is submitted, you consent to the collection, collation, processing and storing for such information and the use and disclosure of such information in accordance with the PRASA data privacy protection policy. 
 
PRASA shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of candidates/applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”) and the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”) 
 
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CLOSING DATE: 21st December 2022 
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
ISSUED BY SENIOR MANAGER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION 
As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows: 
MALE: African, Indian, Coloured, White
FEMALE:  African, Indian, Coloured, White