Job Description

Conduct a wide range of railway safety compliance activities, including the enforcement of safety compliance with the main intention of ensuring the continuous improvement of railway safety within the region.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Engineering Degree/Diploma in any discipline NQF 6/7.
• Recognised Subject Matter Expert in any railway sub-system.
• 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a railway safety background

THE FOLLOWING WILL PROVIDE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Electrical Engineering Diploma/Degree NQF 6/7.
• 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in OHTE or Signalling

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Sound knowledge of railway operations and railway sub-systems
• Sound knowledge of relevant railway legislation and government policies relating to the rail industry
• In-depth knowledge of the rail safety management system and applicable audit protocols, including the independent auditing and inspection thereof
• In-depth knowledge of the local rail Industry and operators within his/her jurisdiction
• Sound knowledge regarding NRSR Act and Railway Safety Standards (ISO/SABS)
• Excellent knowledge of regional railway operators/industry
• Project Management Principles and Approaches

KEY RESULTS AREAS

• Swift response to railway occurrences when instructed to do so by the Principal Inspector or Regional Technical Manager.
• Conduct railway safety audits and inspections as per the regional operational plan and in line with the RSR Compliance policies and procedures.
• Document all audit and inspection findings, including recommendations in line with the RSR Compliance policies and procedures.
• Enforcement of compliance where non-compliances are detected in line with the NRSR Act and RSR Policies and procedures.
• Submit accurate and complete reports to the Principal Inspector for approval.
• Follow through on all audits and inspection reports to ensure the appropriate and timely closure thereof.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure that the recommendations and/or non-compliances have been implemented by operators.
• Ensure that recommendations are correctly and accurately implemented to the extent that the identified risks are adequately mitigated.
• Promotion of railway safety compliance and awareness with all railway operators within the region.

CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023

• If you are interested in applying for the above-mentioned positions, and for further details of the positions, please visit the RSR recruitment portal https://rsr.mcidirecthire.com/external/currentopportunities

• Applications must be supported by a motivational / application letter, comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and a certified copy of your identity document.
• Applications which do not comply with the abovementioned requirements, as well as those received late, will not be considered.
• The RSR reserves the right to do vetting of references, credentials, criminal records (where applicable) and work experience of any candidate.
• ONLY candidates with the qualifying criteria will have an opportunity to be screened and shortlisted for the process.
• The shortlisted candidates must be willing to complete a competency assessment and medical assessment for inspectors in light of the inherent requirements of the job
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within a period of eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Railway Safety Regulator, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups where applicable.
• The RSR reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.
• The processing of your personal information by the Railway Safety Regulator will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
• ENQUIRIES: Please direct queries to Recruitment@rsr.org.za

Railway Safety Regulator