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BUILDING SUPERVISOR

Operating Division: Transnet Property

Employee Group: Fixed Term Contract

Department: Property Management

Location: Durban

Reporting To: Property Manager

Grade: G

Reference: req4903

 

The closing date is on 15/05/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

 

Position Purpose

This role is intended at the oversight of daily operations and maintenance of Transnet Real Estate of both internal and external portfolio.

The primary role of the Building Manager is to take full responsibility for and to ensure that the buildings under his responsibility are maintained in pristine condition. This is achieved by putting in place the Planned Maintenance Programme and responding timeously and efficiently to ad hoc repairs required. The secondary role of the Building Manager is to facilitate communications between the Facilities Management department and the occupants and users of all the buildings, providing solutions for related problems

The role is critical in liaising with tenants and service providers, it coordinates and manages maintenance, housekeeping, and security activities, and ensure the facilities infrastructure and assets meet regulatory standards and codes.

To assist and engage the Facilities Managers as well as support the property managers in the planning, management and monitoring of all aspects related to the management of the portfolio and inspection of work to ensure that quality standards are maintained or improved. Also, to ensure strong customer relationships are built and expectations are met and managed

 

Position Outputs

1. Coordinating and overseeing regular building maintenance and repairs. 2. Managing and directing cleaning and security staff and activities. 3. Preparing and carrying out emergency protocols and procedures. 4. Maintaining a safe environment for building occupants and visitors. 5. Preparing and monitoring maintenance budgets. 6. Conducting regular building inspections and preparing reports. 7. Ensuring facilities are in compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and building codes. 8. The individual will be responsible for translating business strategy into workable sustainable development plans, ensuring adherence to sustainability policies, procedures, and protocols. 9. Coordinate activities with other disciplines and terminals to integrate and effectively utilize optimum supervision and management in all projects. 10. Undertake the Management Responsibilities defined in the Transnet Property Operational Policies.

11. Guide and participate in cross-functional assignments for internal and external stakeholders. 12. Provide constructive critique and critical feedback in an ongoing fashion, when reviewing proposals and quotes. 13. Coordinate activities with other disciplines to integrate and effectively utilize optimum supervision and management in all projects. 14. Create strong internal and external partners for the day-to-day upkeep and care of the real estate portfolio entrusted therein. 15. Ensure effective business relations with tenants. 16. Takes charge of all emergencies and ensures responsible back-up is available in order to take corrective action as necessary. 17. Manage the outsourced service provider’s teams, including any specialized services team. 18. Conduct regular inspections of the buildings. 19. Implement and manage a planned maintenance schedule.

20. Implements all maintenance and general procurement of materials and parts, schedules installations and oversees that such repairs are accomplished in a safe and timely manner. 21. Take responsibility for the maintenance of all critical equipment in buildings. 22. Provide services and support in a high quality, cost-effective manner by motivating the maintenance workforce. 23. Maintains accurate records with regard to annual inspection of equipment and general preventative maintenance including rotational work assignment and over-time allowances and staff related matters. 24. Perform quality control checks by checking foyers, building restrooms, hallways, and offices to make sure that trash is taken out, sinks are clean.

25. Inspect the building to make sure that all systems are working properly by checking the heating system, air condition system, hot water system, check for any lights that are not working and for any maintenance requests. Keep an open line of communication with administration. 26. Highlight and report on all minor repairs in building and in grounds as needed, such as repairing, maintenances requests, tenant concerns, installations, etc. as needed. Coordinate with support services that are working on the building and report discrepancies to the facilities department. 27. This position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of building custodial staff, to include assigning tasks, providing training, and auditing of work performance.

 

Qualifications and Experience

• NQF 6 Diploma in Property Management or Real Estate Management • 5 years’ solid experience the property management environment. • Experience in managing tenants is essential. • Driver's license

 

Competencies

• Self Management • Operational Execution • Business Acumen • Results Driven • Judgement & Decision Making • Planning & Execution • Technical Credibility • Digital Literacy • Data Management • Customer focus • Managing Risk • Stress Management • Self-awareness • Learning Orientation • Resilience • Grit • Personal Brand • Self Discipline • Accountability • Time Management • Positive thinking • Goal Setting • Interpersonal Adaptability • Adaptability • Ethical Leadership • Team Inspiration • Living the Transnet Values

 

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

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SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR: LITIGATION

Operating Division: Transnet Property

Employee Group: Non-Permanent

Department: Legal Risk and Compliance

Location: Johannesburg

Reporting To: Senior Manager Legal

Grade: E

Reference: req4902

 

The closing date is on 15/05/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

 

Position Purpose

▪ Support the Legal, Risk and Compliance strategy and business plan to ensure that Transnet Property operates and undertakes its functions and powers in a lawful manner by safeguarding the legal interests of Transnet in all its dealings with internal & external parties, with respect to litigation matters whether for or against Transnet.

▪ Provide professional, efficient, and cost-effective legal services to the organisation.

 

Position Outputs

1. Provide strategic guidance and direction on all litigation related issues. 2. Manage litigation matters for or against Transnet to actively ensure that litigation cases are managed timeously, efficiently and cost effectively in the best interests of Transnet. 3. Ensure proper legal risk management to minimise the risk of litigation against Transnet. 4. Appear for and represent Transnet in litigation matters. 5. Assess all legal scenarios, negotiate, settle or institute legal proceedings to the best advantage of Transnet.

6. Develop, implement and evaluate innovative approaches to improve the delivery of support and strategic legal services to stakeholders. 7. Engage and consult with management, Counsel, attorneys, Group Legal and other relevant stakeholders and witnesses where required. 8. Draft pleadings, notices, affidavits and all related legal instruments. 9. Give instructions to attorneys and counsel during the litigation and arbitration hearing process, review and provide feedback on all pleadings and documents drafted by external law firms and Counsel, assist with preparing the necessary pleadings and documents as well as management of invoices and legal budget. 10. Conduct legal research in the course of litigation case management and preparation. 11. Participate in and contribute to all steps of the litigation process with external legal providers and other related stakeholders.

12. Develop, manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. 13. Actively manage and contain litigation costs. 14. Draft of legal opinions and provision of legal advice where required. 15. Develop processes and procedures for accurate legal provisioning and contingent liability reporting. 16. Implement litigation processes and procedures, including digital solutions, to ensure efficient litigation case management and reporting. 17. Identify internal control weaknesses or failures revealed by litigation and notify the business thereof. 18. Assess business needs, identify appropriate legal training, and co-ordinate and conduct workshops and presentations to appropriately targeted internal customers to give effect to organisational objectives.

 

Qualifications and Experience

LLB/Relevant Degree / Advanced Diploma qualification (NQF 7) Min 6 years’ relevant experience in a large enterprise of which at least 2 years at managerial level or specialist experience • Must have experience in the management of complex litigation matters across multiple disciplines, including but not limited to commercial, labour, administrative law and procurement law. • Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19 • Must undergo Lifestyle Audit

 

Competencies

Strategy and Sustainability Innovation • Strategy Implementation • Strategy Communication • Tactical Execution Business Performance and Delivery Planning & Execution • Customer focus • Problem Solving • Driving Performance • Digital proficiency • Business Forecasting • Business Acumen • Managing Risk • Data Management • Business Branding Personal Mastery Stress Management • Self-awareness • Learning Orientation • Resilience • Grit • Personal Brand • Self Discipline • Accountability • Time Management • Positive thinking • Goal Setting Managing Relationships Impact & Influence • Collaboration • Building Partnerships • Communication and Engagement • Embracing Diversity • Networking • Managing Conflict Inspirational Leadership Managing Talent • Shaping Culture • Team Inspiration • Building Effective Teams • Managing Change • Ethical Leadership • Leadership Presence • Living the Transnet Values Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) (GRC) Strategy • Performance Culture Review • Governance Structure and resourcing Standards • Integrity and ethical conduct • Safety Practices • Risk Management • GRC Assessment • GRC Performance Strategies • Monitoring and reporting

 

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

 

Disclaimer

If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com

 

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PORT WORKER

Operating Division: TPT Ngqura CT

Employee Group: Non-Permanent

Department: TPT, Operations, EC

Location: Ngqura

Reporting To:  

Grade: HRLYL1

Reference: req4911

 

The closing date is on 12/05/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

 

Position Purpose

The provision of labour as directed by supervisor in order to ensure safe and clean working environment or optimized cargo.

Preference will be given to People living with disabilities, female applicants and/or applicants residing in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.

 

Position Outputs

Years of Experience with a formal qualification:

Grade 12 / NQF 04

Minimum of 6 months experience (Terminal Experience) OR Number of years with certificates or no formal qualification

Grade 10 / NQF 02

Minimum of 2 years’ experience (Terminal Experience)

 

Qualifications and Experience

Years of Experience with a formal qualification: • Grade 12 / NQF 04 • Minimum of 1year experience (Terminal Experience) Position input Grade 10 (NQF 2) or Applicable Certificate Basic literacy to read & write Number of years with lesser or lower qualification Demonstrated basic numeracy and literacy Demonstrated potential to perform in the role (3 months – 1 year)

 

Competencies

Knowledge •Terminal Layout •Safety •Stack Positions Skills Required: •Attention to detail •Cleanliness

 

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

 

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ACCOUNTANT

Operating Division: Transnet Property

Employee Group: Non-Permanent

Department: Finance

Location: Port Elizabeth

Reporting To: Regional Finance Manager

Grade: G

Reference: req4901

 

The closing date is on 12/05/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

 

Position Purpose

To ensure that the accounting records are processed and reported as laid down by the

accounting principles, statutory bodies, and Transnet policies.

 

Position Outputs

Month end and General ledger Recon Processing (park/post) of accurate and proper accounting journals in the SAP general ledger according to IFRS. Prepare and processing of month end Accruals Journals. Monthly reconciliation of general ledger recons and reports that are under responsibility of financial accounting function. Prepare and processing of correction Journals approved by financial manager. Prepare the journal entries for adjustments due to misallocations. Assist with Internal and External Audit request. Identify, implement, and establish GL accounting initiatives to optimize financial performance. Monitor/split operating expenses per profit and cost centers Ensure proper accounting of VAT

Cash Flow forecast: Prepare monthly rolling cash flow forecast. Monitor and analyze weekly cash flow to ensure accurate forecasting. Fixed Assets: Coordinate and preparing regional fixed assets report and financial managers and regional management review. Maintain Regional asset count reports and ensure that all assets are tagged and are properly accounted for Casting the income received in advice recon for allocation and review. Compile CWIP account for the region for review, coordinate and submit all completion certificate to corporate office for capitalization. CWIP liability- prepare CWIP accruals Maintain tax asset register for the region.

Intercompany Transfer: Receiving incoming Intercompany creditors review and send to cost center managers for approval. Compile a list for approval and confirmation. Processing (park/post) Intercompany journals

 

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant tertiary Qualification (NQF/6) Advanced Diploma in Accounting Transnet Supervisory Development Programme (Advantageous) Min 5 years’ applicable experience Supervisory experience (Advantageous).

 

Competencies

• Innovation • Strategy Implementation • Strategy Communication • Tactical Execution • Planning & Execution • Customer focus • Problem Solving • Driving Performance • Digital proficiency • Business Forecasting • Business Acumen • Managing Risk • Data Management • Business Branding • Stress Management • Self-awareness • Learning Orientation • Resilience • Grit • Personal Brand • Self Discipline • Accountability • Time Management • Positive thinking • Goal Setting • Impact & Influence • Collaboration • Building Partnerships • Communication and Engagement • Embracing Diversity • Networking • Managing Conflict • Managing Talent • Shaping Culture • Team Inspiration • Building Effective Teams • Managing Change • Ethical Leadership • Leadership Presence • Living the Transnet Values • Governance, risk and Compliance (GRC) Strategy • Performance Culture Review • Governance Structure and resourcing Standards • Integrity and ethical conduct • Safety Practices • Risk Management • GRC Assessment • GRC Performance Strategies • Monitoring and reporting

 

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

 

Disclaimer

If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com

 

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TRAINEE YARD OFFICIAL

Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail

Employee Group: Trainee

Department: OP-COR-EXEC-MYT-Yards A1-KTR

Location: Komatipoort

Reporting To: Yard Master

Grade: SSTFT

Reference: req4895

 

The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

 

Position Purpose

A Trainee Yard Official will be required to undergo modular training, conduct and successfully complete the required modules as to qualify and certified as a Yard Official.

 

Position Outputs

1. Attend and complete a theoretical Training Program within the required time frame 2. Attend and complete a practical Training Program within the required time frame 3. Develop competency to perform operations and operate equipment as assigned and be accountable for jobs at end of training period. 4. Safely and efficiently accomplish work assignments and goals that are in line with the Training Program, company's strategies and vision. 5. Maintain comprehensive records (portfolio of evidence) of all theoretical and practical training experience for use in progressing

 

Qualifications and Experience

➢ Minimum Standard: GRADE 12 ➢ Must successfully pass a (psychological screening) battery test ➢ Must successfully pass relevant to the job level medical test (including eyes and ears) ➢ Computer Literacy ➢ Physically fit ➢Must successfully complete and pass theoretical as well as practical training as a Yard Official

 

Competencies

KNOWLEDGE: • Yard Official Course. • Yard and siding layout/working • Geography of the section of responsibility. • Shunting procedures • Train service • Act 85 • Vocational knowledge. • High voltage safety instructions • General and local appendix and directives • Hazardous materials • Radio train order system. SKILLS: • Negotiating • Mathematical • Stress handling • Problem solving • Hazmat risk handling • Interpersonal effectiveness. • Analytical • Communication • Bilingual • Report writing • Interpretation. Be in possession of Diploma in Trains Working • Observation • Data capturing • Conflict handling • Writing. ATTITUDES: • Attention to detail • Trustworthy • Decisiveness • Assuring Shiftwork • Hazard conscious • Results orientated. • Willing to work independently • Safety orientation

 

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

 

Disclaimer

If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com

 

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TRAINEE TRAIN ASSISTANT

Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail

Employee Group: Trainee

Department: OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-Team 1-SIN

Location: Sishen

Reporting To: Section Manager: Train Traffic

Grade: SSTFT

Reference: req4891

 

The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

 

Position Purpose

Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotive consists (airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and passengers) to ensure that the customers freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time, in order to enable the organisation to satisfy the customers’ needs.

 

Position Outputs

1. Sign on duty at designated work place and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift. • Determine which locomotive to be prepared • Obtain and place equipment on locomotive • Check and supplement prescribed equipment • Clean working area • Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed assist with locomotive brake tests • Couple locomotive • Sign on duty • Despatch locomotive 2. Prepare locomotives • Determine which locomotive to be prepared • Obtain and place equipment on locomotive • Check and supplement prescribed equipment • Clean working area • Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed • Assist with locomotive brake tests 3. Prepare communication equipment • Obtain radio’s/handsets/walkie talkie/telemeters when applicable • Check functionality of communication equipment

4. Performs the pre-trip preparation of the Locomotives and the whole Train prior the departure to adhere to roadworthiness and train working rules and safety standards • Attach/detach vehicles according to works order in absence of yard personnel i. Mount telemeters where necessary ii. Complete vehicle list and vacuum form iii. Mount train indicators iv. Examine train v. Do brake test in conjunction with train driver 5. Execute shunting activities in sidings and enroute according to directives to enhance safe working procedures. • Obtain works order • Performa shunting/placing/removing of trucks as per works order • Update vehicle list • Place and clear load/empty trucks at siding

6. Assist the train driver enroute to ensure the safe movement of the train from a required point to the destination, without delays or damage to locomotives, wagons, infrastructure track and other equipment, to ensure predictable service. • Verbally compare signal positions and display with train driver • Observe proceeding trains patrol locomotives • Reset locomotive trip-outs • Observe safe running of train • Protect train during incidents • Assist train driver during emergency circumstances 7. Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent. 8. Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route 9. Assist in performing various administration duties 10. Complete the Train journal and submit to the Section manager at sign-off after every shift to ensure timeous and accurate processing of monthly salary.

 

Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical Science. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 2. Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months. 3. Physical hearing, vision, mental, fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioural risk assessments). 4. The operator shall not allow employees younger than 21 years of age to undertake train driver or train control duties. (SANS 3000, par 6.2.6.8). The following minimum Trainee pre-requisite: 1. The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6m tall. 2. Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS) standard). 3. Ability to carry heavy objects. FUNCTIONAL TRAINING: 1. Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant. 2. Be willing, prepared and capable to obtain a Train Assistant duties certificate (theoretical and practical) successfully and be certified to work independently as Train Assistant. Page 6 5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months. • Physical, hearing, vision, and mental fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related Safety Behavioural Risk Assessment)

 

Competencies

KNOWLEDGE: 1. Various communications systems 2. Depot layout 3. Locomotive classes 4. Locomotive equipment 5. Route/road 6. Sections/stations and sidings 7. Signing on duty procedures 8. Train working rules. 9. Trip report 10. Yard and siding layout 11. Knowledge of general TFR policies 12. Shunting procedures 13. Locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, constraints on the particular territory 14. Health and Safety Act 85 15. First Aid 16. Basic conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 17. SANS 3004 (Human Factors) 18. HC Policies and procedures 19. Train service/ITP 20. Training workings 21. Substance Abuse policy and procedures SKILLS REQUIRED: a) Locomotive coupling and uncoupling b) Locomotive preparations (Electrical and Diesel) c) Observation d) Shunting movement e) Train handling skills f) Time management g) Stress handling h) Assessment i) Literacy j) Communication k) Judgement l) Reasoning m) Psychomotor skills(reactions/coordination) n) Concentration o) Observation p) Spatial q) Depth perception psychomotor r) Numerical s) Train /locomotive handling and preparation t) Problem solving u) Electrical; and diesel locomotive driving ATTRIBUTES: 1. Stress handling 2. Self-management 3. Safety conscious 4. Punctual 5. Willing to work shifts. 6. Results orientated.

 

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

 

NB: First Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Northern Cape Province. Applicants are required to submit proof of residence with their application.

 

Disclaimer

If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com

 

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