**Offered Salary:** Negotiable Price
**Experience:** 6 - 9 Years
**Gender:** Both
**Job Description:**
Transnet is seeking a Train Crew Depot Manager responsible for effectively managing and monitoring the utilization of resources including locomotives, crew, and vehicles within the operational depot corridor. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the execution of the Integrated Train Plan (ITP), maintaining quality customer service, safe operations, and adherence to scheduled railway services.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), train working rules, and relevant legislation to minimize safety incidents and ensure smooth train operations.
- Provide a safe and secure work environment with hygienic facilities for employees, fostering a culture of pride and care.
- Execute and monitor the Integrated Train Plan (ITP) by ensuring the availability and reliability of resources.
- Establish and maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and enterprise risk management standards.
- Implement manpower plans by assessing and monitoring workforce requirements based on business needs.
- Collaborate with local trade union representatives to maintain sound labor relations.
- Manage and control depot expenditure budgets to prevent cost overruns.
- Develop and mentor subordinates to enhance team performance.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in operational efficiencies.
- Maintain personal operating licenses within the required timeline as per Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) standards.
**Qualifications and Experience:**
- Diploma in Commerce, Logistics, Transport Management, Operations, or Safety.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Operations, with at least 4 years at a Supervisory (Grade G) level.
- Completion of Functional Yard Operations course or willingness to attend and pass the course.
- Certification in Incident Commander (IC) and Incident Officer (IO) duties, or readiness to attend relevant courses.
- Possession of a C1 driving license or ability to obtain one.
**Competencies:**
**Knowledge:**
- Corporate governance, audit, and assurance principles.
- Capital budgeting processes.
- Financial management, PFMA, and accounting systems.
- Operational understanding of incident handling procedures.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act compliance.
- Risk and environmental management principles.
- Understanding of integrated management systems and ISO 9000 principles.
- Labour legislation and disciplinary procedures.
- Integrated Train Plan (ITP) understanding.
- Project, contract, and change management principles.
- Business acumen and stakeholder insights.
- Environmental awareness and technical principles.
- Relevant functional knowledge related to licenses.
**Skills:**
- Inspirational leadership and holistic thinking.
- Time and stress management.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- Budgetary and financial management.
- Effective communication and negotiation.
- Conflict resolution and diversity management.
- Planning, organizing, and decision-making.
- Networking and systemic thinking.
- Proficiency in computer operations.
**Equity Statement:** Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of designated groups, aligning with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organization/Operating Division.
Join our team and contribute to the efficient and safe operation of railway services within the corridor. **Apply now** to make a difference in rail transportation management.