Transnet – Specialist wanted immediately: APPLY HERE

SA JobsJuly 31, 2019

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Parktown, Gauteng
Permanent
This advert is open for application by external applicants.

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.

Applicants that are interested in applying for any of the advertised positions must apply by registering on the Careers section of the Transnet Internet. Please take care in completing all required details on the profile, and then apply for the position.

Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted)

Post: Parktown,

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The closing date is on 08.08.2019. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Any questions regarding the application or recruitment process should be sent in writing to
SIMON.MAMADI@TRANSNET.NET.

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Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail

Position Title: Specialist

Employee Group: Permanent

Department: Risk

Location: Parktown

Reporting To: Manager

Grade Level: F

Reference Number: 50014263

Position Purpose:

Strategically develop, promote and integrate national work programs and systems in order to reduce hazmat fire and

emergency-related losses and risk exposures and to ensure that TFR complies with statutory, legislative and international

requirements.

Drive improvements in routing, field execution of routing, and fleet optimization. Lead initiatives to reduce cost and improve

customer service.

Ensure fire records are complete and support cost recovery actions through Interdepartmental or Operating Division

Cross-billings and further support cost recovery actions through National, Provincial cross-billings

Position outputs:

1.Gather, analyse and consolidate HFE related reports (monthly, bi-annually and annually)

2.Maintain and complete Documents, Reports, Source Documents and all other relevant administrative documents, Incidents

and Procurements.

3.Maintain Hazmat and Fire Operational Readiness and perform functions in terms specialist on Infrastructure, Project

Management, Vehicle and Equipment Specification and Procurement Processes

4.Plan, co-ordinate and manage Projects, Tasks to be executed and Report to HFE-Manager.

Qualifications & Experience:

Grade 12 Certificate.
B – Tech in Fire Technology (NQF 7).
Code 10 (C1) Driver’s License be in a position to drive such a vehicle.
Six (6) Years minimum experience in Hazmat Fire and Emergency Services environment.
Knowledge of Project Management in the Hazmat Fire and Emergency Services environment

Competencies:

Knowledge:
Have knowledge of Project Management in the Fire and Emergency Services environment.
Public Finance Management Act.
Fire Brigade Service Act and related Regulations.
Must have the ability to analyse presented information and situations and reliably respond, with sound decision-making, to
adopt an effective course of action.
Must be able to initiate and promote work environment to function at higher efficiency level.
Must have experience working in a dynamic, stressful, fast-paced professional environment, while keeping a positive,
can-do attitude.
Aptitude in verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning.
Disaster Management Act and related Regulations.
Fire and Emergency Equipment.
Basic knowledge of Physics, Chemistry and Hydraulics.
Emergency Vehicles handling, operating and equipment care.
Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures.
Building Regulation SANS 10400.
Relevant Rail Transport Legislation, Regulations, Policies, Procedures and Codes of Practice.
Safety Instructions/High voltage electrical equipment.
Safety Equipment.
Environmental mitigation (Spill control).
Fire Risk Assessment.
Budgeting principles.
Customer relationships.
Performance Appraisals.
Fire Risk Audits & Management system.
TFR Procurement Policy.
Regional Disaster and Contingency Plans.
Operational and Strategic planning.
Fire Service Training Standards.
Training facilitation/presentations.
High Voltage Safety Instructions.
Skills
Computer Literacy.
Communication skills.
Negotiation skills.
Health and Safety skills.
Mechanical/Technical exposure skills.
Project Management.
Public Financial Management skills.
Report writing skills.
Managerial skills.
Analytical skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Networking.
Research.
Budgeting.
Technical Evaluation skills.

Judgement.
Managerial and Leadership skills.
Effective communication.
Emergency care.
Decision-making skills.
Analytical skill.
Teamwork.
Computer Literacy.
Problem Solving Techniques.
Safety Orientated.
Attention to detail.
Attributes:
Pro-active
Safety consciousness
Integrity
Risk consciousness
Assertive
Creative
Tenacity
Self-awareness
Results-oriented
Sense of urgency
Commitment
Trustworthy and honest
Open-minded
Resilience
Decisiveness
Empathy
Dynamic
Ethical