Transnet Vacancies

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**Job Title: Engineer** **Overview** This is a permanent Engineer position within Transnet Freight Rail, specifically in the SP-ITM -LOCO-CONTROL-SYSTEM-BRR Department, located in Braamfontein. The role reports to the Specialist: Traction & Locomotive Integr and holds a Grade F. The primary purpose of this position is to provide engineering expertise to the Senior Engineer (Traction and Locomotive Integration Technology) in support of Locomotive Data Systems. This includes the specification, front and back-end software development, and maintenance of these systems, ultimately enabling Transnet to deliver a sustainable, safe, predictable, and affordable transport service to its clients. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Developing a comprehensive locomotive data systems strategy, which involves designing and specifying locomotive data transmission protocols, migrating the Locomotive Data System Architecture to a Microservices architecture, continuously monitoring and providing technical support for all data collection devices, and optimizing server configurations, resource utilization, and system parameters for maximum performance. * Engaging in software development to support functions such as continuous data-driven locomotive condition monitoring by various component VITs, developing techniques and algorithms for predictive maintenance, and creating Back-office locomotive data system software (including database management, back-end software, data visualization dashboards, continuous locomotive condition monitoring, locomotive energy management system, and critical locomotive fault alert messages). This also involves analyzing and understanding existing codebase, its architecture, dependencies, and functionality. * Designing, accepting, and continuously monitoring data transmission devices, which entails developing locomotive specifications aligned with technological advancements in the railway industry, performing failure analysis and investigations on components/equipment and systems associated with Locomotive Data Systems and Performance, and conducting fault data analysis to pinpoint potential problem areas, conduct technical investigations, and propose solutions. * Ensuring compliance with Data Governance, Data Security, and Cyber Security policies, implementing the OT cyber security road map, and continuously improving LDS cyber security. * Performing Data Mining to enable Big data analytics insight and extraction, focusing on data frames and time series analytics to deduce seasonality and stationarity related to locomotive failures. * Overseeing and maintaining version control systems (like GIT) to ensure efficient collaboration and code management, including managing repositories, DevOps, and setting up CI/CD pipelines. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * B.Sc. Eng. In Electrical / Electronics/ Computer Engineering * Minimum 5 years’ experience in the railway industry. * 3 years’ experience in general software development (advantageous). * Experience using the following programming languages would be advantageous: Java SE/EE, Angular, JavaScript, PHP, HTML/css, Python. * Experience in Predictive Modelling, AI, Machine learning, Data visualisation, data integration techniques, Python, Data frames and Statistical analysis would be advantageous. * Experience with design, application, testing and configurations of TCP/IP or UDP/IP Data Communication protocols. * **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. * Knowledge of agile methodology for software and Hardware development projects execution is critical. * **Skills Required:** * Software development * Application of relevant technology * Communication * Problem solving * Decision making * Self-management * Data analytics * Computer literate * Analytical skills * Information gathering * Interpretation skills * Interpersonal skills * Evaluation skills * Networking * **Attitudes Required:** * Willingness to learn * Creative/innovative * Action orientated * Prepared to travel * Integrity * Disciplined * Technical minded * Perseverance/determination * Meticulous/systematic * Tenacity/flexible * Pro-active * Environmental aware **Who should apply** This permanent role is suited for an Engineer with a B.Sc. in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering, possessing a minimum of 5 years of experience in the railway industry. The ideal candidate will have expertise in locomotive data systems, encompassing software development for front and back-end systems, data transmission protocols, data governance, cyber security, and big data analytics. Advantageous experience includes general software development, proficiency in programming languages like Java SE/EE, Angular, JavaScript, PHP, HTML/css, and Python, as well as experience in Predictive Modelling, AI, Machine learning, Data visualisation, data integration techniques, Python, Data frames, and Statistical analysis. Essential knowledge includes full stack development, Structured Query Language, condition monitoring techniques, basic engineering conceptual design, and a critical understanding of agile methodology for software and hardware development projects. The candidate should demonstrate strong software development, analytical, communication, problem-solving, and self-management skills. Required attitudes include a willingness to learn, creativity, action-orientation, integrity, discipline, technical mindedness, perseverance, meticulousness, tenacity, proactivity, environmental awareness, and preparedness to travel. 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 Transnet. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/transnet-vacancies-41 Source: govpage --- **Job Title: Specialist: Combined Assurance** **Overview** This is a permanent Specialist: Combined Assurance position within Transnet Pipelines, specifically in the FI, Combined Assurance, DNR Department, located in Durban Central. The role reports to the Senior Manager: Gov, Risk & Controls and holds a Grade E. The primary purpose of this position is to develop and manage control compliance to maintain a satisfactory control environment and provide stakeholder assurance, thereby assisting in the achievement of Transnet Pipelines' strategies. This involves the implementation of sustainably effective internal controls and the creation of a control environment conducive to efficient and effective Integrated Combined Assurance activities through the design of adequate policies, procedures, frameworks, and appropriately designed accompanying instruments. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Developing and managing the Combined Risk Assurance Universe for Transnet Pipelines (TPL) across strategic, tactical, and operational levels and risks, incorporating all auditable units and various risk factors. This aims to enable Executive and Senior management and related Governance forums to obtain a comprehensive, holistic view of the effectiveness of internal controls over their organization’s governance, risk management, and key business processes. * Coordinating and optimizing risk-based assurance activities across TPL to reduce assurance costs, audit fatigue and frustrations, increase efficiencies, avoid duplication, and create alignment to achieve strategic goals. This optimization is driven by planning and responding to organizational objectives, key performance indicators, resources, complexity of the internal and external operating environment, critical business activities, statutory obligations, and outcomes of prior assurance reviews. * Regularly updating the Combined Risk Assurance Universe by continuously analyzing assurance coverage, identifying possible duplicates and areas of inadequate coverage, and assessing the frequency of assurance activities (e.g., quarterly, annually, every three years). * Coordinating and reviewing assurance reports and submitting them to the management committee of TPL established to coordinate and monitor the design and implementation of Combined Assurance management processes and relevant outcomes. * Providing oversight and management of the Combined Assurance Management System used to integrate and report on Combined Assurance initiatives and status within TPL. * Assisting in the development of assurance plans for the various lines of assurance within TPL and monitoring the status of corrective and preventative measures to drive the successful outcome of the Combined Assurance model at TPL. * Providing oversight of resource planning to ensure that the right competence for assurance activities is sufficient and adequately resourced. * Leading the development and execution of lines of assurance in terms of professional standards and accreditation, and levels of independence and objectivity. * Collaborating and integrating with relevant assurance providers and management to ensure alignment to the Combined Risk Assurance Universe and successful execution of lines of assurance. * 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. * Preparing assurance reports that detail outcomes of assurance reviews with the overall assurance assessment in line with relevant TPL Policies and Procedures. * Facilitating 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 assurance activities. * Monitoring and tracking assurance outcomes and action plans arising from Assurance Reports to ensure recommendations are implemented to improve the control environment across TPL. This includes escalating outcomes that have exceeded committed resolution dates and/or age analysis trends. * Assisting in training and awareness across TPL to ensure all stakeholders are adequately trained and knowledgeable on the Combined Assurance Policy and procedure outcomes. * Developing 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. * Researching Combined Assurance best practices for benchmarking and driving continuous improvement of the Combined Assurance function across TPL. * Providing technical support on Combined Assurance to all employees and stakeholders across TPL. * Presenting Assurance Reports at Governance Forums across TPL and Transnet. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Post graduate degree in risk, accounting or auditing. * 6-8 years’ experience 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. * **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 (verbal and written). * Planning and Organising. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Presentation skills. * Time management skills. * Report writing. * Project management. * Knowledge of internal audit standards. * Internal audit management. * Governance, Risk and Control. * Critical thinking. * Internal audit delivery. * Internal audit techniques and tools. **Who should apply** This permanent role is suitable for a professional holding a post-graduate degree in risk, accounting, or auditing, with 6-8 years of required experience in a financial compliance role that involved risk conversion and improving controls. The ideal candidate must possess an advanced understanding of audit and combined assurance practices, the Combined Assurance model, finance and accounting systems, King IV, corporate governance principles, and relevant legislation and regulations. Key skills include high ethical standards, strong verbal and written communication, planning and organizing, robust interpersonal abilities, presentation skills, time management, report writing, and project management. Functional competencies in internal audit standards, internal audit management, governance, risk and control, critical thinking, internal audit delivery, and internal audit techniques and tools are also necessary. The role requires a willingness to work extended hours and a Driver’s license code 08, along with meeting the requirement of trust and honesty in handling finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19. Preference will be given to Persons with Disability (PWD) and suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with Transnet's Employment Equity Plan and Targets. **Deadline** 27/10/2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/transnet-vacancies-41 Source: govpage

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