Job Description

To define and enforce the requirements for the safety management through all the life cycle phases (concept, design, construction/manufacturing, testing/commissioning, operations & maintenance, modification, decommissioning, and disposal) and conduct research to ensure sustainable and safe railway systems for the country.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification. NQF 7.
• Registered Professional Engineer /Technologist with ECSA.
• 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in the railway engineering industry or operations environment.

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Excellent knowledge of railway in Telecoms (Passenger Information Systems) and Perway, Structures and Stations
• In-depth knowledge of Telecoms and Electrical Engineering technologies and Perway, Structures and Stations

• Excellent knowledge of railway in Permanent Way /civil/structures (including stations).
• Excellent knowledge of railway operators/industry.
• Sound knowledge of railway operations.
• In-depth knowledge of Perway and Civil Engineering technologies.
• Sound knowledge of relevant railway legislation and government policies relating to the rail industry.
• Knowledge of auditing systems, risk management and rail safety management systems.
• Expertise in safety legislation and standards (ISO/SABS).
• Sound knowledge of relevant railway legislation and government policies relating to the rail industry.
• In-depth knowledge of the SANS 3000 series of standards.
• Knowledge on how to identify and formulate the root cause of incidences.
• Working knowledge of Communication and Negotiations.

• Research and investigate discipline related engineering problems associated with rail and recommend solutions.
• Conduct benchmarking on industry technologies employees to better understand the future direction of technology.
• Research current discipline related practices in the railway industry.
• Validate the various technologies against national and international Standards and specifications.
• Draw up reports with findings and recommendations.
• Provide technical inputs to the amendments of standards and guidance documents as required in accordance with SABS legislations and RSR standards.
• Provide input in the development of the draft technical manual requirements when requested.
• Conduct discipline specific reviews of new technologies and rail works submitted by railway operators.
• Conduct site inspections for new works and new technology development.
• Conduct discipline specific technical studies if necessary, in order to provide advice.
• Conduct investigations and /or inspections to understand the issue.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections and investigations in order to support required RSR initiatives.
• Discharge the powers of the inspector in terms of the act.
• Provide discipline specific technical input to Legal Services for the drafting of regulations.
• Initiate discipline specific technical requirements for the drafting of regulations.
• Participating in joint interventions with key internal (operations and investigations) and external (operator specialists, Department of Labour, and inspectors) interfaces.
• Maintaining a productive and cooperative working relationship within the industry through the ongoing promoting, monitoring and enforcing of safety.
• Participate on the State of Safety Report engagements.

• 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