TRANSNET VACANCIES

PRODUCTION MANAGER
Operating Division: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: TR-PLAN-PER-DepotPlanningSPR&IST-ISO
Location: Isando
Reporting To: Depot Engineering Manager
Grade: F
Reference: req4275
 
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
To support the Depot Engineer/Depot Engineering Manager by managing the quality, effective and safe execution of maintenance of all perway assets and condition assessment systems to optimise Rail Network availability and reliability and to ensure that standards are maintained and specifications are adhered to.
 
Position Outputs
.Optimise productivity of all allocated resources ▪Manage maintenance execution (RPM, CPM, MIB, MAB) ▪Incident management (MTTR, MTBF, theft, derailments, etc.) ▪Reinstating of Perway Infrastructure (loops, yards open lines ▪Technical investigation, report writing and applicable motivation(s) ▪Seconded to projects/investigations outside of Depot boundaries ▪Assist with budget compilation ▪Multidisciplinary support ▪Supervision ▪Safety, compliance and quality management ▪Resource management (vehicle, spares, material, tools, etc.) ▪Project and or Contract management ▪Identify and correct/report Infra related deviations ▪Quality Assurance inspections ▪Material/spares requirement planning and control ▪Technical support ▪Individual development and OJT ▪Manage training plan ▪Performance and Talent management ▪Administration tasks ▪Attend varies depot and cross functional meetings ▪Filling of vacancies and maintaining of structures ▪Do Audits, (material, machines, vehicles etc.)
 
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience: ▪A minimum of 5 years or more in a track environment as Track Inspector, preferably 1 yr supervisory or specialist experience ▪Advance Track master diploma ▪Train working rules ▪Physically fit ▪Be in a possession of (Code B) Driver’s, license and be competent and willingly to drive such vehicle ROC ▪Grade 12 ▪Qualified Artisan (Welder) ▪A minimum of 6 years or more in a track environment as Technical Superintendent (Welding) (6 yrs relevant and solid experience in taking accountability for the operation of own work area or as member of a team, concerning the quality, standards and outputs related to defined work procedures with at least 2 yrs at supervisory level or specialist experience) ▪Trains Working Rules ▪Code B driving license ▪Track Welding Phase 1 & 2 &3 ▪Advance Track Welding Certificate ▪Be in a possession of (Code B) Driver’s license and be competent and willingly to drive such vehicle Advantageous: Transnet leadership Development Programme
 
Competencies
Knowledge: ▪General management skills ▪SAP R3 maintenance module ▪Multi-disciplinary concepts background ▪Condition Assessment Equipment ▪Train working rules ▪Infrastructure maintenance philosophy ▪Railway environment ▪Engineering principles ▪Financial Policies, practices and procedures ▪Procurement Policies, practices and procedures ▪Safety principles ▪Installation standards and specifications ▪Hazmat handling procedures ▪Incident management ▪Railway Engineering ▪HR Policies, practices and procedures ▪Drawing Office norms, standards and procedures ▪Project Management ▪Compliance and quality management ▪Performance management system ▪Practical experience ▪Strategic Knowledge – Rationalization ▪Operating Systems ▪Compliance to Act’s. (85, 16, SANS3000 Attitudes: ▪Safety orientation ▪Results orientated ▪Decisiveness ▪Cost consciousness ▪Assertiveness ▪Attention to detail ▪Self – Driven ▪Quality Driven ▪Work Orientated ▪Calm/ honest/ supportive ▪Urgency ▪Determination ▪Integration ▪Synchronization ▪Judgement Skills: ▪ Utilization of resources .Interpersonal Relationships ▪Writing / Reports ▪Ability to read and understand Engineering Documents ▪Adaptable ▪Mentoring skills ▪Analytical ability ▪Informed decision making ▪Problem solving ▪Leadership ▪Contingency planning ▪Conflict handling ▪Operating Management ▪Engineering Judgement ▪Negotiation ▪Management ▪Computer literate (SAP, MS Office etc.) ▪Report writing
 
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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​ASSISTANT FOREMAN
Operating Division: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: TR-COR-CEN-ELE-Ladder Team-SPR
Location: Springs
Reporting To: Foreman: OHTE
Grade: H1X
Reference: req4266
 
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
To ensure the efficient, reliable and safe performance of the work team (traction linesman, trade hands, infra-assistants, and infra workers, trainees, contractors) performing maintenance, construction rehabilitation and repairs works on overhead electrical equipment, transmission lines to enable the effective running of electric power trains.
 
Position Outputs
1.To construct and maintain high voltage Overhead Track Equipment (OHTE) according to required standards ▪Assist Electrician with Yard Lights and cable repairs ▪Cast foundations and erect mast poles ▪Roll, sag and tension wires ▪Ensure that installation and repair bonding (negative returns circuit and blue pipeline bonds) are done ▪Isolate and earth OHTE ▪Ensure that flag protection duties are completed ▪Communicate with train operating and electrical control personnel ▪Do basic welding (exothermic and arc welding) ▪Work to “clearance from” and on live OHTE ▪Alignment of OHTE (Staggering, balancing of striking point and section insulator) ▪Fault finding on OHTE transmission lines and return circuit ▪Cable joining /splicing ▪To compile reports for feedback purposes
2.To supervise the team of traction linesmen, trade hands, infra-assistants and unauthorised personnel ▪To ensure that all workers have the correct PPE ▪Responsible for and do quality Inspections and Sign-off relevant Job Cards. ▪Responsible to ensure that Work Orders of Sub-Ordinates are timeously submitted. ▪Ensure that on track maintenance vehicles are kept in a serviceable condition. ▪Responsible for preliminary investigations to ascertain seriousness, damage, injuries/fatalities and motives as applicable regarding grievances and/or disciplinary action. ▪Motivate staff to improve productivity and maintain a high level of efficiency. ▪To provide instructions to the team ▪To put in place control measures to ensure that tasks are completed timeously ▪To ensure that the team understands the tasks needed to be performed
.To explain the dangers involved in the tasks to be performed To maintain a presence on site so that instructions are adhered to ▪To ensure that the right materials and tools are used ▪To ensure that there are sufficient manpower and capacity to perform tasks ▪To render first aid and hazmat when necessary ▪To instil discipline in the team
3.To ensure that emergency breakdowns on site are attended to timeously ▪To organise the team ▪Fault Analyses ▪Fault Findings ▪Be Creative ▪Time Pressure ▪To organise the material ▪To ensure availability of transport for material and team ▪Ensure that the preliminary investigation is completed ▪Provide feedback to superior ▪Contingency plan ▪Liaise with other relevant departments/ teams
4.To issue work permits ▪Read and analyse the reticulation diagram ▪Communicate with electrical control and CTC ▪Complete and read work permits ▪Open and close track and link switches ▪Apply live line tester and portable earth connection ▪Explain the limits and dangers involved to staff on site ▪Ensure that work permit is understood and signed ▪Ensure that equipment and personnel are clear from the site when cancelling work permit
5.Operate and pilot on track machines and cranes ▪Read and analyse the reticulation diagram ▪Communicate with electrical control and CTC ▪Complete and read work permits ▪Open and close track and link switches ▪Apply live line tester and portable earth connection ▪Explain the limits and dangers involved to staff on site ▪Ensure that work permit is understood and signed ▪Ensure that equipment and personnel are clear from the site when cancelling work permit
6.Supervise and monitor the work performed by team and contractors and ensure work compliance to contract terms, safety and quality standards ▪Conduct a risk assessment ▪Conduct green area / toolbox safety talks before commencement of work ▪Explain dangers and risks involved ▪Explain safe working procedures ▪Responsible for Safety of Sub-Ordinates and Visitors ▪Responsible for adherence to approved safe working procedures and methods. ▪Responsible for Safety, Health and Environmental issues including Nosa documentation. ▪Ensures Compliance to Act 85 of 1993
▪Co-ordinate Monthly Inspections R.M.D Sheets for lifting Equipment and tool checks. ▪Responsible for Safekeeping, Control, Issue and usage of detonators ▪Scrutinise for correctness and sign Work Permit books 3 Monthly and archive for safekeeping for 36 Months. ▪In the event of Contingencies, Responsible for Emergency Switching, Safeguarding the Area, Emergency planning and Transport of Personnel, Material and Equipment required. ▪Responsible to make sure safe methods has been using when work live ▪Responsible to make sure that the Flagmen stand on the correct distance by taking him/her out. ▪Responsible to make decisions on site [Safety Related Issues] ▪Conduct green area / toolbox safety talks before commencement of work ▪Explain dangers and risks involved ▪Explain safe working procedures ▪Make sure that everyone understands what is needed ▪Ensure that flag protection is afforded ▪Make sure that workers are wearing the correct PPE
▪Give necessary safety guidance prior work is performed, during and after continuously to ensure teams are working safely ▪Compile, verify and submit relevant safety reports according to requirements ▪Coordinate safety training and ensure that all subordinates have all the relevant and necessary training ▪Ensure that before training expires, employees are sent for refresher and ▪Ensure employee certification is checked starting with all work performed ▪Conduct individual Task Observations in line with safety standards and give feedback to individuals. ▪Keep records of Task observation feedback and ensure gaps identified are addressed timeously
7. To provide on the job training, coaching and guidance to subordinates, trainees and unauthorised personnel. • To provide mentorship and coaching to the team • Ensure that the correct working procedures are explained and understood • Physically demonstrate the correct way of working • To provide guidance and assistance to the workers • To identify the knowledge gaps, complete IDP’s and train accordingly • Arrange training/ refresher course and ensure attendance
8. Issue reports to the foreman ▪Complete and submit job cards ▪Complete 24-hour Reports ▪Ensure that log sheets are updated ▪Submit log sheets ▪Compile written reports of incidents
▪Provide verbal reports of incidents ▪Compile incident investigation reports ▪Complete and submit timecards 9. Arrange transport from base station depot, staff and material from the station depot to site and back .Ensure that pre-trip inspection of the vehicle is done and recorded ▪Accident Investigations [Disciplinary Actions] ▪Ensure that the material required for the job is in the vehicle ▪To arrange transport for staff and material ▪Promote adherence to road regulations ▪To ensure staff adhere to on loading and off-loading safety procedures
 
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: ▪Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science ▪3 years’ experience as Traction Linesman ▪Code C1 (10) driver’s license with PDP OR ▪Alternatively, the applicant must have been trained and obtained the following from FoR: ➢Category A red/A brown certificate ➢Train working rules ➢Code 29 ➢RRV certificate ➢Road knowledge ➢Working at heights certificate ▪Min 5 years’ experience relevant to the position applied for ▪Code C1 (10) driver’s license with PDP
 
Competencies
KNOWLEDGE: ▪Electrical safety instructions ▪Duties and tasks required of the team ▪Supervision principles ▪Detail of switching, safety testing and earthing the issuing of work permits and live and dead clearance working must be endorsed on certificate of authority. ▪Nosa management system and railway operations safety assessments ▪Maintenance of OHTE 3 kv, 25 kv, 50 kv, 11, kv, and 6.6 kv ▪OHTE materials ▪OHTE tools ▪Supervisory principles ▪SAP ▪Hazmat ▪First Aid ▪Act 85 ▪Safe working procedures ▪Train operations ▪PM orders and SAP ▪Task observations ▪Grievance and disciplinary procedure ▪Electrical engineering instructions ▪Different types of constructions ATTITUDES: ▪Safety orientated ▪Vigilant and alert ▪Disciplined ▪Self-driven ▪Results orientated ▪Supportive ▪Culturally diverse SKILLS: ▪Working at heights ▪Physically and mentally fit ▪Communication ▪Interpersonal ▪Planning and organising ▪Problem solving ▪Time management ▪Computer ▪Administration ▪Reporting writing ▪Decision making
 
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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