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MARINE SHOREHAND
Operating Division: Transnet NPA
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: NGQ, F&B, Berthing Services, Shift D
Location: Ngqura
Reporting To: Petty Officer
Grade: TNPAK1
 
Position Purpose
•To provide berthing and related services to the Maritime Industry.
•Provide fresh water to vessels.
•Assist in ship repair facilities.
•Assist with pollution control
 
Position Outputs
BERTHING SERVICES:
•Make up heaving lines, including splicing ropes and making of monkey fist.
•Make fast or let go of mooring ropes/wires of vessels docking and undocking
•Make fast or let go of vessels using the mooring buoys, working in dangerous conditions on the buoy or from a launch (inner anchorage).
•Handle slip and surge dock wires vessel are entering or leaving the graving dock or slipway (slipping of vessels).
•Act as crew on unmanned vessels: i.e. handle mooring lines on board such vessels including newly built vessels on slip.
•Determine the correct sequence of placement of mooring ropes on bollards
WATER SUPPLY:
•Identify equipment (meters, hoses and standpipes) for particular use.
•Connect and disconnect water pipes from quay to vessel and on vessel if no crew available.
•Assist with maintenance of equipment (meters, hoses and standpipes) including replacing washers, cleaning and packing.
SHIP REPAIR FACILITY
•Assist in building of blocks in dry-docks and slipway facilities.
•Splicing of ropes and wires.
POLLUTION CONTROL
•Deployment of pollution equipment and undertake clean-up duties of all spillage’s (oil & chemicals) both land and water, in the event of incidents.
•Assist with the removal of debris from water.
•Crew on harbour pollution craft.
HOUSEKEEPING
•Cleaning of berthing facilities, vehicles and surrounding areas.
•Preparing craft for functions
 
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience: •Grade 10 •As part of the recruitment process the candidate must pass a rope test.
 
Competencies
Skills required: •Physically capable of performing all duties. •Undertake arduous physical work at all times, in all weather conditions. •Be able to operate in a multi- skilled, multifunctional environment. •Service oriented •Literacy level sufficient to undergo training on modular programme and to follow written instruction. •Working shifts as required. •Working extended hours as required. •Undergo training programmes in all aspects of duties. Knowledge: •Basic seamanship incl. knots and rope and wire splicing •Equipment used in the supply of fresh water to vessels including maintenance and storage of equipment. •Equipment used in pollution prevention and spillage.
 
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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CONTRACT: SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Operating Division: Transnet Pipelines
Employee Group: Non-Permanent
Department: TPL, C&SP, Temp, IVT, Project Controls ,DNR
Location: Durban Central
Reporting To: Contract: Manager Project Controls
Grade: F
 
Position Purpose
The position purpose is to analyse and assess the historic payments made to contractors on selected TPL Project / Programmes. The intention is to recover the overcharged portion of payments made to contractors.
This shall include the contractual strategies in supporting the litigation processes to assist TPL in trying to recover the overpayment.
The incumbent will function in a dynamic but structured environment within the TPL Programme Management Office (PMO) where Quantity Surveying forensic and analytics expertise will facilitate the high probability of cost overcharging recovery from contractors. The incumbent takes ultimate responsibility for adherence to project governance and for the successful completion of the tasks associated with the cost recovery initiatives.
The Environmental Programme will be the 1st initiative.to be addressed
 
Position Outputs
· Align to Cost Recovery project strategy. · Evaluate historic contracts and payments to identify focus areas where there are high probabilities of contractor overcharge.
· Develop and obtain approval on plan and approach to Cost Recovery project. · Direct QS on the project approach to cost recovery methodologies.
Review reports, spreadsheets and calculations compiled by QS on the Cost Recovery project.
· Compile memos, position papers, etc. and obtain approval thereof on the articulation of the contractual arguments of the Cost Recovery project.
· Participate and engage with legal counsel, both internal and external to TPL where required. · Assist the PMO Leads in the improvement of existing or future contracting strategies based on lessons learnt from Cost Recovery project.
· Assist the PMO Leads in Quantity Surveying and Contract Management strategies and methodologies.
· Assist in other Quantity Surveying and Contract Management matters within the Estimating & QS department
· Must be able to work independently
· Able to perform cost planning, value engineering, value management, cost benefit analysis, life-cycle costing, risk analysis, tendering, valuation, change control, dispute resolution, claims management, cost estimation and value for money assessments.
 
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications · B/B.Sc Degree or higher specialising in Quantity Surveying. · Professional Registration with the SA Council of Quantity Surveying Professionals Experience · Minimum of 8 years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on large multidisciplinary construction / engineering projects. · Experience within the hydrocarbon/ Petro-chemical industry is preferred. · Environmental project experience is beneficial OR If the incumbent holds a BTech/ Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying the experience requirement is a minimum of 10 years
 
Competencies
Knowledge · Extensive knowledge and experience in working with NEC suite of Contracts. · Extensive knowledge in cost reporting and Commercial Management with a strong emphasis on forensics and analytics (when dealing with Contracts). · Knowledge on how to run projects / contracts from procurement to close out. · QS’s knowledge on the control of construction costs by accurate measurement of the work required on a regular basis, the application of expert knowledge of costs and prices of work, labour, materials and plant required to ensure that good value is obtained for the money to be expended. Standard Job Requirements · Possession of Code 08 / B Licence. · Travel across provinces as required and approved. · Requirement of Trust and Honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.
 
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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DIVISIONAL FIXED ASSET MANAGER
Operating Division: TPT POD Corporate H/O
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: TPT, Finance, DBN
Location: Durban
Reporting To: Divisional Financial Reporting Manager
Grade: E
 
Position Purpose
Purpose
To ensure that the Capital Asset Reporting section is run efficiently and managed effectively, such that proper procedures are in place to result in accurately and timeously reported capital assets.
 
1. Management of fixed asset department including

• Manage all Fixed Asset monthly reporting processes for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage and integrate the consolidation of Fixed Asset schedules from TPT terminals ensuring information is valid, accurate and complete.
• Monitor the Capital work in progress accounts in respect of assets, which have been placed in operation to ensure timeous capitalisation.
• Lead and manage the staff reporting into the position to ensure that they are able to meet the objectives of their roles and obtain the necessary guidance and development, also ensuring that new staff are recruited as required.
• Ensure that monthly exception reports are run timeously and are used to eliminate any duplication or data or incorrect allocations/ details and that an investigation occurs into the origin of these exceptions, so that measures can be taken to prevent errors.

 
2. Divisional process owner for Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE}.

• Plan and Coordinate the quarterly index and annual Fixed Asset revaluation exercise for TPT as per Transnet policy. Management of the bi-annual impairment test at all TPT terminals. Prepare necessary documentation required for authorisation and adjustment of TPT Fixed Asset records.
• Monitor and manage Fixed Asset Suspense, Revaluation Surplus, Impairment and Profit and loss on disposal accounts at Head Office and at terminals; ensure reconciliation is performed at terminals and co-ordinate timely clearance thereof.
• Ensure execution of the national Fixed Assets verification programme to ensure the validity, accuracy and completeness of the Fixed Asset Register at all times, implementing cost centre owner responsibility and timeous updates of the Fixed Asset Register as a result of changes.
• Determine the depreciation budget for TPT Head Office and ensure the reasonability of the depreciation budget for TPT terminals.
• Lead/participate in fixed asset related projects.
• Partner with SCM in execution of Reverse Logistics process for fixed assets across TPT.

 
3. Manage governance and controls of Fixed Asset Process by taking cognisance of:

• Ensuring digitalisation by actively driving enhancements to the fixed asset register and fixed asset reporting processes.
• Developing, maintaining and enhancing appropriate internal control systems to ensure CRFC's are effective in respect of PPE across TPT.
• Ensuring that all recording and IFRS reporting requirements are met through the application of innovative solutions to the manner in which data is entered and manipulated within either the SAP or Access environments.
• Ensuring compliance ·with Asset Reporting requirements in line with all internal and .external policies / guidelines, including, PFMA, Companies Act, Tax regulations, IFRS and relevant Transnet accounting policies. Support terminals in terms of financial accounting, taxation, internal control environment and other financial compliance aspects iro PPE.
• Manage the roll-out of any changes in IFRS, company policies or changes to the asset user system, ensuring that proper change control procedures are followed, that training materials and Standard Operating Procedures are correctly updated and that the key system users are appropriately trained.
• Implementing and maintaining an Asset Tagging Solution across Transnet Port Terminals, monitor compliance and sustainability of the solution nationally.

 
4. Accurate, relevant, reliable reporting to assist business in optimising the management of fixed assets and ensuring regulatory reporting standards are met.

• Interrogate, review and compile the fixed asset year-end pack for TPT. This includes the movement in Historic and Revaluation Asset Values as well as the NOR (Revaluation Surplus), Deferred Tax Schedules (in conjunction with the Tax Manager) and any other relevant schedules relating to Fixed Assets.
• Engage external and internal audit at a TPT Head Office level. Follow-up asset reporting issues in the external audit management letter or in the internal control reports and ensure that they are dealt with promptly and in a satisfactory manner and that there are no repeat occurrences.
• Monitor, analyse and report on CCM Dashboard Data Analytics and ensure validity, accuracy and completeness of PPE Master data on a monthly basis.
• Interrogate the incoming information and resultant reports, to ensure that the data is well understood and that management queries can be answered.

 
Position Outputs
Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary Qualifications • 8. Comm Honours (Financial Accounting NQF8) or • Equivalent relevant qualifications and experience Minimum Years Relevant Experience: . • 6 - 8 years relevant working experience (in financial reporting/Fixed Asset environment of which at least 3 years in a Management role.
 
Competencies
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure • People management • Time management • Strong interpersonal skills • Leadership • Problem solving • Ability to diagnose and resolve problems Knowledge & Skills required: • Detailed understanding of all relevant legislation, including PFMA, Treasury regulation, Companies Act etc. • PFMA, Corporate Governance principles and other applicable legislation • Computer literacy, MS Office as a minimum • Report writing • Project management • Communication • Strong analytical skills • Advanced excel (Extraction and manipulation of data) • Planning and Organising • SAP experience (specifically the asset accounting module - advantageous)
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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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DRIVER: ARTICULATED VEHICLE
Operating Division: TPT Durban MPT
Employee Group: Non-Permanent
Department: TPT, Operations FTH, DUR
Location: Durban
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Grade: HRLYJ1
 
Position Purpose
To safely transport cargo form one point to another using a horse and trailer to ensure a continuous flow of operations.
 
Position Outputs
• Obtain document for shift work
• Obtain checklist from ABM
• Perform daily task and record discrepancies
• Obtain shift norm from CC
• Report all incident/ accidents
• Continuously check vehicle for defects
• Check tonnage of cargo
• Sign on to the operating system (Navis)
• Follow on screen directives using RDT which generates the move of Cargo
• Load cargo
• Acknowledge task complete at end of instruction cycle
 
Qualifications and Experience
Grade 12 / NQF 4
2 years relevant experience in Port Operations/Maritime Services/Warehouse Tally Clerk
 
Competencies
Knowledge of safety standards
Good communication skills
Must be able to read and write
Basic technical skills
Attention to detail
 
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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CHIEF TRAINING OFFICER: ENGINEER
Operating Division: Transnet Corporate Centre
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: TA,FOTML &MRN,Marine Engineering Train.
Location: Bayhead
Reporting To: Snr Spec : Marine Operations Training
Grade: G
 
Position Purpose
To assist the Specialist Training; Navigation as a Subject Matter Expert in the management of Education, Training & Development interventions for Marine training in Transnet National Ports Authority, Faculty of Port Terminals and Marine as well as any cross-border requirements and implement new technologies and mechanisms to develop competent workforce that can contribute to reliable, available and safe network.
To facilitate and enhance Education, Training and Development by providing learning opportunities through presentations, administering of learning processes and research based on the integration of business needs, policies, legislation, quality and standards in order to contribute to the goals and strategy of the marine industry and establish an exceptional training environment 
 
Position Outputs
 Training Delivery
Assist the Specialist with the management of Training Delivery for Marine Training – Marine Engineering
Research, conduct training needs analysis and advice on content for course development on new systems and equipment that is aligned to field of expertise
Represent department/ as a Subject Matter Expert in various platforms e.g., BOIs, line investigations, Curriculum development committees, moderations panels and strategic key projects within the business etc…
Facilitate theoretical and practical training in line with SAMSA Standards of Training and Assessments.
Assist the Specialist in controlling income and expenditures.
Responsible for management of risk and safety within the training department’s area of specialization.
Assist the Specialist in the execution of the Workplace Skills Plan
Liaise with Transnet Academy Clients business units as well as private sectors to determine training needs with alignment to the Technical Training Budget to inform the training plan.
Form part of the Curriculum Committee by playing a role of an SME, piloting the designed and developed learning programs and also portraying a role of an Assessor in piloting Assessments.
Assist Specialist in managing and monitoring training related activities which include the following:
The implementation of TIMS within the technical Training Department.
Management of all other resources required for training delivery, inclusive of assets within area of responsibility
Implementation of faculty business Plan
Development and management of training schedules
Adherence to all relevant Transnet Policies and Procedures impacting on the execution of training within the department
Ensuring administration processes with the department are complied with
Comply with all marine legislative requirements (i.e., SAMSA, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ILO, STCW etc) whilst delivering training
Compile progress reports of all training conducted including technical reports with regards to research and incident investigations conducted in the business.
Stakeholder Relations Management
Build sound relationships and participate in all internal and external stakeholder events in line with Transnet policies and procedures
Governance & Compliance
Compliance to relevant legislation, regulations, policies and processes to sustain the accreditations from professional and quality assurance bodies (SAMSA, QCTO, TETA etc) skills development Legislation and practices, namely  NQF, SAQA, etc.
Implementation of training delivery processes and procedures in accordance with the Transnet Integrated Management System (TIMS).
Implementation of the Board of Inquiries (BOI) recommendations and provide or serve as a subject matter expert during the BOI and First Line investigations of incidents.
 
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements 1. National Diploma Marine Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering at NQF5/6 2. Level 3 or above SAMSA Marine Engineer OOW Certificate of Competence (STCW) and/or SAMSA Chief Engineer Port Operations Certificate of Competence 3. 3-5 years’ experience as Marine Engineer 4. ETDP qualifications may be an advantage 5. Facilitation skills and prepared to undergo training to acquire a certificate in ETD (NQF5). 6. Application of Recognition Of Competence (ROC) principles Standard Job Requirements • Driver’s licence code 08 • Must be willing to obtain a valid South African Passport or be in possession of such a passport. • Must be willing to travel as required locally and cross-border as approved by the business
 
Competencies
Knowledge • STCW • TIMS • SAMSA Act • FMA • PPM • Ports Act • MARPOL • Maintenance procedures • Working knowledge of business operations and practices • QCTO and National Qualifications Framework • Understanding of Marine Industry and Marine Engineering • Quality Management Systems • Contract Management and Legislative Policies • Training methodologies
 
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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SPECIALIST: HUMAN FACTORS & ERGONOMIC MNGM
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: SP-SAF-Occupational Hygiene & Safety-PKT
Location: Parktown
Reporting To: Head of Occupational Hygiene & Safety
Grade: E
 
Position Purpose
• The position is intended to provide specialist professional service Human Factors and Ergonomics management within TFR, other rail operators, customers and strategic partners on the TFR network and overborder operations to ensure continual improvement in human safety practices and railway safety regulatory compliance.
• A centre of excellence that provides the necessary expertise, resources and direct the development of Human Factors and Ergonomics Risk Management and Compliance plans, to address Human Factors related risks and ensure compliance to applicable legislation.
 
Position Outputs
1. Development, implementation, review and maintenance of Human Factors policies, processes, procedures, guidelines and/or standards in order to promote an efficient, effective, reliable and safe railway. 2. Sets organisational-wide human factors objectives and targets, monitor and evaluate performance and reporting in pursuit of continual improvement. 3. Provide expert advice in the development of strategic and tactical plans to manage the risks and enforce compliance to human factors local by-laws, provincial ordinances, national legislation (Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, National Railway Safety Regulator Act 16 of 2002,) guidelines, and best practice that TFR, other rail operators, customers and strategic partners on the TFR network and overorder operations subscribe to. 4. Keep abreast of any changes/new relevant laws and regulations that impact human factors management within the railway industry.
5. Conduct Research and benchmarking with world class organisations to drive innovation and identify relevant human factors management solutions for TFR. 6. Monitor and provide assurance on the implementation of Transnet Integrated Management System (TIMS). 7. Provide the expertise and actively ensure the implementation of human factors and quality management system in line with international and national best practice i.e. SANS 3000-1, SANS 3000-4, SANS 10400. 8. Provide guidance and necessary support to ensure the incorporation and implementation of ergonomics requirements throughout the product life cycle. 9. Lead the selection and appointment of service providers required for human factors in TFR. Managing, collaborating and monitoring the hygiene service 10. Participate in conduct of human factors assessments where desired in line with protocols. 11. Conduct Research and benchmarking with world class organisations to drive innovation and identify relevant solutions for human factors within TFR. 12. Coordinate, support and monitor the execution of human factors audits, surveys, inspections, occurrence investigations, emergency preparedness and risk assessments within TFR. 13. Conduct human factor management related risk assessments and manage the execution of audits to ensure continual identification of risk areas and recommend safety improvement initiatives and monitor the implementation of corrective action plans. 14. Facilitate occurrence management processes (reporting, investigating, analysing) in relation to human factor related occurrences and recommending best practice initiatives 15. Managing and monitoring contracted service providers in the execution of the human factors management program. 16. Maintain relations with key internal & external stakeholders, such as the Department of Employment and Labour, the Railway Safety Regulator and other relevant authorities to understand expectations and manage interfaces to ensure compliance. 17. Participate and provide expertise in relevant industry-specific technical forums. 18. Providing strategic human factors insights towards the attainment of functional and organisational Business objectives. 19. Facilitate and direct the realisation of benefits from an effective human factors management program (quantification of reduced cost of operational costs). 20. Facilitate the development of business cases for the human factor programs and constant monitoring of financial performance of the programs. 21. Managing cost centre budget and expenditure. 22. Manage all People management processes such as recruitment, performance, talent management, etc. within the safety function. 23. Capacitate the organization on the requirements of human factors management.
 
Qualifications and Experience
1. At least 5-year Ergonomics Degree (NQF level 9, usually Master’s Degree). 2. Four years full time in Ergonomics or equivalent amount part time. 3. Post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage. Requirement of Trust and Honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19 Must undergo lifestyle audit NB: The candidate must meet the minimum inherent health requirements of the job Standard Job Requirements • Driver’s license code 08 • Travel as required and approved
 
Competencies
Knowledge 1. Financial accounting principles 2. In-depth experience in Business Management principles 3. Strategy, business plan & operational practices 4. Transnet Freight Rail business understanding 5. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall Human Factors Management. 6. Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 7. Fatigue Management Standard (00-4- 1:2016) 8. Basic Conditions of Employment Act 9. National Railway Safety Regulator Act 16 of 2002
 
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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