General Manager: Rail Network Maintenance & Rehabilitation

Application closing date: 28/04/2026.

• Operating Division: Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
• Employee Group: Permanent
• Department: TRIM Chief Executive
• Location: Johannesburg
• Reporting To: Chief Executive: TRIM
• Grade: B
• Reference: req4850

• Strategic & Operational focus on network maintenance, and rehabilitation projects for effective goods in transit on the rail infrastructure through cross subsidisation of maintenance execution from external client revenue streams.
• Provide efficient passage for Trains to deliver freight to local and external markets whilst funding network through external revenues cross subsidised from construction work and while maintaining a balance between rehabilitation work and external competitive scope of work.

• Develop and lead the implementation of TRIM Infrastructure Asset Life Cycle Strategy while fostering innovative solutions to meet business strategy.
• Drive network maintenance for the Corridors to deliver export coal, iron ore, manganese, chrome, containers and other commodities to local and global markets.
• Develop and drive the implementation of the renewal of all TRIM Railway Infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the Train Operating Companies (TOC's), other Transnet ODs, Customers, PRASA, Municipalities, TIH and Regional Railway Administrations to develop regional railway infrastructure standards, infrastructure availability and infrastructure reliability.
• Develop effective infrastructure condition monitoring capabilities and capacity to ensure more effective preventative condition based maintenance strategies.
• Develop and drive a program to skills development and improvement for all critical technical skills in the railway infrastructure management and maintenance functions.
• Drive the development of local suppliers and infrastructure component / materials manufacturers to support increased localisation and job creation agendas.
• Reduce lifecycle maintenance costs of railway infrastructure, Overhead Infrastructure and Rolling stock by driving improvements in the wheel rail and pantograph OHTE interfaces.
• Provide efficient network material and OnTrack machine logistics for major annual shutdown maintenance and normal maintenance activities.
• Develop and drive the implementation of integrated railway network maintenance strategy and plans that meet the requirements of current and future rail infrastructure.
• Ensure good corporate governance and reporting analysis and implement internal controls that ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policy, standards, guidelines, procedures and practices.
• Maintain best, latest and relevant maintenance philosophies and practices to maximise operations safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and implement rail network renewal Programme through Perway, Electrical and Signalling Refurbishment.
• Drive Maintenance and rehabilitation projects for the regions and focus on external revenue to cross subsidise Network maintenance.
• Provision of advanced infrastructure planning and logistics to ensure preventative maintenance and condition assessment of the rail network across the country.
• Planning and execution of annual Shutdowns in coordination with other ODs.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering / Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent Engineering qualification in either Civil, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Minimum 12 years' experience in a Senior Engineering Environment of which at least 5 - 7 years in a senior managerial role.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in multidisciplinary railway maintenance, rehabilitation, planning and logistics.
• Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.
• Must undergo Lifestyle Audit.

• Driver's license code 8
• Travel as required by the business

• Strategy & Sustainability
• Ethical & Inspirational Leadership
• Business Performance and Delivery
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Personal Mastery

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.