TRANSNET VACANCIES

​CHIEF EXECUTIVE: TNPA
Operating Division: Transnet NPA
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: TN, Transnet National Port Authority, CE
Location: Ngqura
Reporting To: Group Chief Operating Officer
Grade: A
Reference: req4440
 
The closing date is on 13/03/2026. 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 Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) main function is to own, manage, control and administer South Africa’s ports to ensure their efficient and economic functioning. At the core of the mandate is to plan, provide, maintain, develop, regulate, control, and improve port infrastructure for the benefit of the economy, maintaining the sustainability of the ports through robust business plans and as directed by the National Ports Act of 2005. TNPA must regulate efficient services across client segments (containers, dry bulk, liquid bulk, break-bulk, automotives, gas, cruise liners), act as landlord for the ports system, champion operational excellence, pioneer digital innovation, and mitigate climate risks. By enabling year-on-year traffic increase, the mandate is to unlock TNPA’s potential as a resilient gateway for Sub-Saharan trade, attracting investors to ensure that South Africa’s ports are an enabler of national economic growth.
• The Chief Executive (CE) of TNPA is a visionary team leader steering South Africa’s national ports system—comprising eight commercial ports—through a transformative era. In alignment with the National Ports Act, the CE leads ethical and innovative management to mitigate risks and reclaim global competitiveness, driving TNPA’s corporatisation from being a Transnet division to becoming an autonomous SOC Ltd company, fostering private sector participation. Reporting to the Board and Group COO, the CE will deliver world-class efficiency, sustainability, and stakeholder value. 
• The TNPA is made up of a portfolio of 8 ports located along the coastline, the incumbent will have to maintain adequate presence across operational areas of TNPA. 
Position Outputs

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND PLANNING (BOLD VISIONARY):
• Leading the strategic and integrated planning of the South African ports system, driving sustainability and efficiency through investment in people, technology, and infrastructure.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (FINANCIAL ACUMEN):
• Directing financial performance, ensuring sustainability and compliance with regulations.

OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT (DECISIVE OPERATOR):
• Overseeing all ports services, facilities, and resources, including cargo and cruise operations, real estate, and infrastructure.
• Driving operational excellence, encompassing a culture of continuous improvement in safety, quality, and cost of operations.

STAKEHOLDER AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (EMPATHETIC COLLABORATOR):
• Building and maintaining constructive relationships with government, regulators, the private sector, Transnet divisions, labour, and port communities, to advance the effective performance of the ports system.

GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE (ETHICAL GUARDIAN):
• Ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulations (including financial, labour, environmental, safety, security, and maritime), promoting ethical behaviour.
• Working with the Board to ensure sound corporate governance.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP (SUSTAINABLE INNOVATOR):
• Promoting sustainable practices in the ports to reduce environmental impacts on each port, adjacent communities, and protected habitats.
• Leading measures and investments to mitigate the impact of climate change, and to adapt port infrastructure to protect port operations from extreme weather events.
• Ensuring that TNPA’s corporate social investments address the needs of port communities.

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (ADAPTIVE TRAILBLAZER):
• Establishing TNPA’s vision for digital transformation, including smart port technologies, cyber security, and automation.
• Fostering a culture of innovation, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and processes amongst staff and stakeholders.

TEAM LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT (INSPIRATIONAL MENTOR):
• Leading and motivating a senior leadership team, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and continuous skills and talent development.
• Overseeing human resources, fostering a culture of values, ethics, inclusivity, innovation, and accountability.

PUBLIC AND POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT (RESILIENT NAVIGATOR):
• Navigating complex political environments to advocate for policies that strengthen the South African ports system.
 
Qualifications and Experience
• Relevant Degree in Business/ Economics/ Maritime/ Engineering/ Finance/ Logistics or equivalent is required (NQF7).
OR
• Postgraduate Diploma in Business/ Economics/ Maritime/ Engineering/ Finance/ Logistics or equivalent is required (NQF8).
Added advantage
• Postgraduate qualification in Executive/ Management/ Leadership development qualification (NQF8).
WITH
• with 15+ years operations experience (10 years leadership + 5 years executive) in a large and diverse enterprise with a national/international footprint/client-base, and a complex operations environment. Experience in managing large capital investments, public private partnerships, and/or corporate restructuring would be an added advantage.

STANDARD JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Driver’s license code 08
• Local and international travel as required by the business
 
Competencies
• Strategy & Sustainability;
• Inspirational and Ethical Leadership;
• Business Performance and Delivery;
• Relationship Management;
• Corporate Governance & Compliance; and
• Personal Mastery.
 
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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​SNR MANAGER: ESD
Operating Division: Transnet Corporate Centre
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: Enterprise Supplier Development
Location: Johannesburg
Reporting To: Executive Manager
Grade: D
Reference: req3744
 
The closing date is on 04/03/2026. 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 manage and implement Transnet’s supplier development strategy within the Division, which encompasses localisation, transformation and growth to meet the objectives of the New Growth Path.  Supplier Development provides particular emphasis on Competitive Supplier Development Programme (CSDP), Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), Enterprise Development, Preferential Procurement and Focused Supplier Development (FSD). To manage transaction-specific supplier development events within the Division in conjunction with the Supplier Development team at Group. To drive the Division’s compliance to Transnet’s Supplier Development policies and procedures when procuring goods and services.  Manage the tracking and reporting on the Division’s Supplier Development transactions and initiatives relating to Opex and Capex for local and imported spend. Plays an active role in effective execution of the integrated Supply Chain Management strategy (iSCM), specifically through participation in the Supplier Development Centre of Excellence (SD COE).
 
Position Outputs
1. Supplier development strategy implementation: § Manage and drive implementation of Transnet’s supplier development processes, policies and procedures within the Division; § Ensure that all SD and enterprise development opportunities are identified and supported to maximise benefits to the supplier base and the Division – both for internal businesses and external suppliers (identifying opportunities for Enterprise Development with strategic suppliers, Preferential Procurement spend with strategic suppliers with good BEE contribution levels for strategic commodities and SD opportunities); § Develop and manage the Division’s supplier development targets for delivery on Transnet-wide strategy; § Set appropriate Preferential Procurement targets and ensure set targets are met for the Division; § Co-ordinating supplier development strategies across Supply Chain in the Division; and § Provide input into Transnet-wide supplier development strategies and targets.
2. Manage Supplier Development: § Support cross-functional sourcing teams and supplier groups to ensure that ‘Supplier Development becomes entrenched in the Division; § Support sourcing teams with drawing up of evaluation criteria, RFQ documents and support documents for the high value tender gateway review process; § Support contract negotiations at the Division to drive supplier development targets; § Devise commodity-specific initiatives / targets for supplier development; § Internal reporting of contract data / KPIs; § Manage the Division’s relationship with one or more national and multinational suppliers; § Co-ordinate incubation & supplier development opportunities; § Manage the Division’s relationship with multiple fledgling suppliers related to the core business;
§ Provide advice to the commodity teams on possible joint ventures between traditional suppliers and SMME and/or suppliers with good BEE contribution levels; § Provide inputs on BBBEE matters; § Proactively expedite certification requirements; § Implement and monitor supplier performance measures; § Initiate and conclude investigations into potential serious cases of non-adherence to prescribed BBBEE procedures; § Provide ongoing training and support to procurement personnel on BEE legislation and regulations; and § Ensure that all suppliers are registered.
3. Supplier Development monitoring and reporting: § Adhere to reporting templates and timelines for supplier development data and ensure that all reporting requirements are met; § Manage the collation and consolidation of regular reports on BBBEE spend for the Division in line with specified reporting templates; § Manage the analysis and reporting on supplier development performance within the Division structures; § Highlight achievement of SD targets on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis on divisional and group levels; § Internal reporting of contract data / KPIs; §Facilitate auditing of SD reports; and § Collect and share supplier development successes.
4. Manage key stakeholder relationships § Active participation and the Division’s representative on the Supplier Development COE. § Support Employment Equity, Skills Development and Social Development aspects of the Division’s BBBEE strategy in so far as co-ordination of accurate information gathering and reporting; § Continuous stakeholder management to share the Division’s supplier development plans and strategies, achievement against plans and strategies for progressive economic development (new enterprise development, job creation, etc.). § Establish relevant industry networks with established industry bodies, such as Railways and Harbours Association to engage on how the Division will work with them to drive achievement of agreed upon supplier development targets and facilitate conclusion of formal agreements and industry targets;
§ Participate in relevant government forums to keep abreast of subject matter trends and contribute thought leadership to current debates; § Participate in forums such as State Owned Enterprise Procurement Forum (SOEPF); § Network with supplier forums, Preferential Procurement practitioners within Transnet, Government Departments, Parastatals and other organisations; § Facilitate business relationships with emerging companies, including SMME’s; and § Provide guidance to emerging entrepreneurs.
5. Management of the Supplier Development function: § Contribute to management team activities within the context of the new iSCM Strategy and business objectives; § Implement training and create awareness on supplier development related issues including Preferential Procurement and Enterprise Development; § Lobby executive support and line management buy-in for relevant SD initiatives; § Deploy skills development initiatives within immediate team for delivery of capacity development initiatives, in line with Human Capital COE strategies; and § Implement and manage succession planning within the immediate team.
 
Qualifications and Experience
§ A relevant Bachelor’s degree in commercial and Supply Chain Management is required, preferably with a post-graduate business degree. § At least 8 years’ relevant experience in management in the supply chain management function
 
Competencies
Anchoring the Transnet Way § Is a conceptual and analytical thinker § Is results focused § Is courageous § Is resilient §Is emotionally intelligent § Is an excellent communicator and regulator Leading the Transnet Way § Is visionary and inspiring § Is strategic § Is collaborative § Is innovative and entrepreneurial § Has impact and influence § Is a change agent Managing the Transnet Way § Optimises business performance § Manages finances § Manages people & teams §Delights customers § Manages programs, projects & contracts § Manages risk and compliance Sustaining the Transnet Way § Empowers and develops others § Is inquisitive and develops self § Manages and shares information § Role models the culture and values § Embraces diversity § Has the right skills
 
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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