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SPECIALIST: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Operating Division: Transnet Pipelines
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: People Management
Location: Durban Central
Reporting To: Senior Specialist: Employee Relations
Grade: F
Reference: req6113
Preference will be given to Persons with Disability (PWD)
The closing date is on 06/11/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Employee Relations (ER) Specialist will be responsible to render an ER function, provide advice and support to Transnet Pipelines (TPL) management, employees and the business in order to promote harmonious working environment by handling and reporting on investigation, suspension, grievance, PFMA violations, dispute and disciplinary processes and applying policies and procedures in compliance to Transnet policies and applicable legislation, and also ensure that collective bargaining and engagement processes are in place and effective.
Position Outputs
• Implement, communicate and ensure compliance with collective agreements concluded between Transnet and recognised unions, including management of stakeholders both internal and external, • Provide policy interpretation, reviews, advice and capacitate line management and employees on People Management policies and assist with policy formulation, • Coordinate ER internal controls such as monthly update of ER SAP, compile People Management, industrial action, PFMA and ER weekly/monthly reports,
• Attend on behalf of Transnet Pipelines various ER forums such as Business Continuity Management (BCM) meetings, Employment Equity (EE) Forum and Skills Development (SD) Committee meetings, as well as industrial action meetings, • Arrange and assist in taking (including drafting) minutes and recordings of National Business Committee (NBC) and Local Business Committee (LBC), EE and SD meetings, • Represent Transnet Pipelines at Transnet Bargaining Council and CCMA mediation and arbitration processes, including disciplinary and grievance meetings as well as any other forum as determined by Senior Specialist: ER and Head People Management,
• Coordinate and facilitate processes such as suspensions, disciplinary, grievances and other dispute resolution processes to resolve conflicts, including assisting in taking minutes and recording of the said meetings, • Investigate ER and tip-offs reported cases and submit recommendations to management, • Provide assistance, support and advises to management, People Management community and employees on ER matters.
Qualifications and Experience
• 3-year Degree / National Higher Diploma in HR or equivalent Labour Relations qualification is required, • A post graduate qualification will be an advantage. • A minimum of 8 years relevant experience in Labour Relations is required. • Requirement of Trust and Honesty in handling Employee Relations matters, • Experience in major transformation and change management initiatives, • Practical experience of the procedures and functioning of the Bargaining Council and the CCMA • Management and Leadership Skills Standard Job Requirements • Driver’s license code 08 • Travel to regions across the country as and when required.
Competencies
• Extensive Knowledge of ER, policies and the implementation thereof. • Knowledge of relevant agreements. • Knowledge of Transnet property operations. • Knowledge of labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA, etc.) • Dispute resolution process (CCMA & Bargaining Council) • Extensive knowledge of management of discipline and grievance process. • Understanding of personnel administration. • Knowledge of HCM SAP • Accurate reporting • Project Management. • Sound knowledge of HR policies and procedures • Report writing skills and computer literacy Skills Required • Leadership skills. • Good understanding of Human Resources • Accurate reporting and communication skills • Relationship building, both internally and externally. • Developing internal and external networks. • Empowerment of people. • Strong analytical abilities • Legal writing and drafting skills: opinion, etc. • Communications ability both verbal and written. • Highly numerate • Able to facilitate discussion at Management level. • Confident and able to challenge existing bases. • Fully computer literate. • Investigative skills with a keen eye for 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.
TECHNICAL MANAGER
Operating Division: TPT Saldanha IOT
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: TPT, Engineering
Location: Saldanha
Reporting To: Engineering Manager
Grade: F
Reference: req6107
The closing date is on 05/11/2026. 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 maintain all TPT Equipment, Plant and Buildings (leased and owned) to ensure they exceed operational efficiency and safety standards in order to comply with the various acts pertaining to law and to deliver world class terminal operations. The design, control and administration of all capital projects for the Port. Ensure cost efficient solution that deliver continuous improvement in equipment availability and reliability.
Position Outputs
1. Support the development and implementation of Asset Care Strategy
2. Efficient Asset utilisation/productivity
3. Cost management
4. Support the terminal initiatives to implement best practice and deliver world class customer service.
5. Deliver on Terminal Health Check List
6. Manage CAPEX spend
7. Develop and implement planned maintenance programme
8. Create and maintain safe working environment
9. Ensure full compliance to Transnet code of practices
10. Maintain high level of productivity Implement performance management systems for plant and equipment
11. Alignment of department outputs to business needs
12. Perform Standby duties as required
Qualifications and Experience
• Essential : National Diploma : Engineering: Mechanical • Advantageous : BSC / B Eng / B. Tech: Mechanical • 5 Years experience in Plant, with 2 years first line management experience; Supervisor / Technician • Advantageous: Successfully completed Transnet EIT Program OR Relevant qualification (NQF 5) 6 yrs relevant and solid experience with at least 2 yrs at managerial level or specialist experience.
Competencies
Knowledge required: • SAP planned maintenance system or similar. • OHS Act • Quality Management Systems • RCM • RCA techniques Skills Required: • Mechanical/Electrical engineering experience. • Experience in plant maintenance systems. • Budget planning and management. • Experience in projects execution. • People Management Attributes Required: • Decisive. • Structured people management and development. • Short and medium term plans development and execution. • Clear communication skills • Hands on management approach • Ability to operate in a matrix structure • People skills • Computer 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.
