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TRANSNET
ENGINEER
Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: SP-ITM -LOCO-CONTROL-SYSTEM-BRR
Location: Braamfontein
Reporting To: Specialist: Traction & Locomotive Integr
Grade: F
Reference: req6076
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 provide the Senior Engineer (Traction and Locomotive Integration Technology Technology) with engineering expertise in support of Locomotive Data Systems (Specification, front and back-end software Development, and maintenance of locomotive data systems) so that Transnet can provide a sustainable, safe, predictable and affordable transport service to its clients.
Position Outputs
• Develop a comprehensive locomotive data systems strategy, inclusive of: • Locomotive data transmission protocol design and specification, • Migration of the Locomotive Data System Architecture to a Microservices architecture, • Continuous monitoring and technical support on all data collection devices, • Optimising server configurations, resource utilisation and system parameters to maximise performance.
• Software development, to support the following functions: • Continuous data driven locomotive condition monitoring by various component VITs, • Development of techniques and algorithms for the purpose of assisting Transnet with predictive maintenance, • Develop Back-office locomotive data system software (Database management, back-end software, Data visualisation dashboards (front end), continuous locomotive condition monitoring, locomotive energy management system, Critical locomotive fault alerts messages), • Analyse and understand existing codebase, including its architecture, dependencies, and functionality.
• Design, acceptance, and Continuous Condition Monitoring of data transmission devices: • To develop locomotive specification in line with technological advancements in the railway industry., • Perform failure analysis and investigations on components/ equipment and systems associated with Locomotive Data Systems and Performance. • Perform fault data analysis: Pinpoint potential problem areas to conduct technical investigations and to propose solutions,
• Data Governance, Data Security and Cyber Security: • Ensure compliance to Data Governance and Data Security, • Ensure OT cyber security road map is implemented and continuous improvements to LDS cyber security. • Data Mining to enable Big data analytics insight and extraction: • Data frames, • Time series analytics to deduce the seasonality and stationarity in relation to the some of the failures on the locomotives, • To oversee and maintain version control systems (like GIT) ensuring efficient collaboration and code management. Responsibilities include: • Managing repositories, • DevOps and setting up CI/CD pipelines.
Qualifications and Experience
1. B.Sc. Eng. In Electrical / Electronics/ Computer Engineering 2. Min 5 years’ experience in the railway industry. 3 years’ experience in general software development is advantageous. 3. Experience using the following programming languages would be advantageous: • Java SE/EE • Angular • JavaScript • PHP • HTML/css • Python 4. Experience in Predictive Modelling, AI, Machine learning, Data visualisation, data integration techniques, Python, Data frames and Statistical analysis would be advantageous. 5. Experience with design, application, testing and configurations of TCP/IP or UDP/IP Data Communication protocols
Competencies
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: • Full stack development • Structured Query Language. • User specification/codes. • Condition monitoring techniques. • Basic engineering knowledge to compile conceptual designs. • Knowledge of agile methodology for software and Hardware development SKILLS REQUIRED: • Software development • Application of relevant technology • Communication • Problem solving • Decision making • Self-management • Data analytics, • Computer literate ATTITUDES REQUIRED: • Willingness to learn • Creative/innovative • Action orientated • Prepared to travel • Integrity • Disciplined • Technical minded • Knowledge of agile methodology for software and Hardware development projects execution is critical. SKILLS REQUIRED: • Software development • Analytical skills • Application of relevant technology • Communication • Problem solving • Information gathering • Interpretation skills • Decision making • Interpersonal skills • Evaluation skills • Networking • Self-management ATTITUDES REQUIRED: • Willingness to learn • Perseverance/determination • Meticulous/systematic • Tenacity/flexible • Creative/innovative • Pro-active • Action orientated • Environmental aware • Prepared to travel.
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
SPECIALIST: COMBINED ASSURANCE
Operating Division: Transnet Pipelines
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: FI, Combined Assurance, DNR
Location: Durban Central
Reporting To: Senior Manager: Gov, Risk & Controls
Grade: E
Reference: req6065
The closing date is on 27/10/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Preference will be given to Persons with Disability (PWD)
Position Purpose
• To develop and manage the control compliance to maintain a satisfactory control environment and providing stakeholder assurance thereby assisting in the achievement of its strategies. implementation of sustainably effective internal controls across the Transnet Pipeline.
• Create a control environment that is conducive to the practice of efficient and effective Integrated Combined Assurance activities through design of adequate policies, procedures and frameworks, as well as appropriately designed accompanying instruments to enable proper Integrated Combined Assurance
Position Outputs
1. Development of the Combined Risk Assurance Universe for TPL across strategic, tactical and operational levels and risks that includes all the auditable units, various risk factors to enable Executive and Senior management and related Governance forums to obtain a comprehensive, holistic view of the effectiveness of internal controls over their organisation’s governance, risk management, and key business processes to enable setting of priorities and to respond with any appropriate actions.
2. Co-ordination and optimisation of risk based assurance activities across TPL to reduce assurance costs, audit fatigue & frustrations, increase efficiencies and avoid duplication and create alignment to achieve strategic goals. Optimisation through planning and responding to the organisational objectives and targets, key performance indicators, resources, complexity of the internal and external operating environment, critical business activities, statutory obligations and the outcomes of prior internal and external assurance reviews.
3. Regularly update the Combined Risk Assurance Universe by continuously analysing assurance coverage and identify possible duplicates and areas of inadequate coverage and assess frequency of assurance activities i.e quarterly, annually, every three years etc.
4. Co-ordinate and review assurance reports and submission to the management committee of TPL established to coordinate and monitor the design and implementation of the Combined Assurance management processes and relevant outcomes.
5. Oversight and management of the Combined Assurance Management System that is used to integrate and report on Combined Assurance initiatives and status within TPL.
6. Assist in the development of assurance plans for the various lines of assurance within TPL. Monitoring status of corrective and preventative measures to drive the successful outcome of the Combined Assurance model at TPL.
7. Oversight of the resource planning to ensure the right competence for the assurance activities are sufficient and adequately resourced to complete the required assurance activities.
8. Lead the development and execution of lines of assurance in terms of professional standards and accreditation and levels of independence and objectivity.
9. Collaboration and integration with relevant assurance providers and management to ensure alignment to Combined Risk Assurance Universe and successful execution of lines of assurance.
10. Monitoring the activities of the internal and external auditors to ensure that sufficient, objective, reliable and relevant information is obtained to achieve the assurance plan objectives via prevent, detect and correct assurance activities.
11. Preparation of assurance reports that details outcomes of assurance reviews with the overall assurance assessment in line with relevant TPL Policies and Procedures.
12. Facilitate close out meetings with Executive and Senior Management to discuss and agree on Assurance reports, audit outcomes and action plans for any recommendations to enhance the assurance activities.
13. Monitoring and tracking of assurance outcomes and action plans arising from Assurance Reports to ensure recommendations are implemented to improve the control environment across TPL. Escalation of outcomes that have exceeded committed resolution dates and/or age analysis trends to Senior Manager Governance, Risk and Controls, Chief Financial Officer and other Executives.
14. Assist in training and awareness across TPL to ensure all stakeholders are adequately trained and knowledgeable on the Combined Assurance Policy and procedure outcomes.
15. Develop key performance indicators for relevant Combined Assurance stakeholders i.e. first, second and third lines of assurance to drive a culture of compliance and achievement of Combined Assurance deliverables.
16. Research Combined Assurance best practices for benchmarking and drive continuous improvement of the Combined Assurance function across TPL.
17. Provide technical support on Combined Assurance to all employees and stakeholders across TPL.
18. Presentation of Assurance Reports at Governance Forums across TPL and Transnet.
Qualifications and Experience
• Post graduate degree in risk, accounting or auditing • 6-8 years’ experience is in a financial compliance role is required, involved in conversion of risk, and provide improved controls. • Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19 Standard Job Requirements • Willing to work extended working hours • Driver’s license code 08.
Competencies
Knowledge • Advanced understanding Audit and combined assurances practices • Advanced Understanding of Combined Assurance model • Knowledge of Finance and Accounting systems and practices. • King IV and corporate governance principles. • Knowledge and interpretation of all relevant legislation, and regulations. Skills • High ethical standards • Communication skills 9 verbal and written • Planning and Organising • Strong interpersonal skills • Presentation skills • Time management skills • Report writing • Project management Functional competencies: • Knowledge of internal audit standards • Internal audit management • Governance, Risk and Control • Critical thinking • Internal audit delivery • Internal audit techniques and tools.
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.
