Specialist: Strategic Support Jobs

Specialist: Strategic Support at Transnet

Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of South Africa’s freight logistics chain, delivering goods to every South African. With approximately 38,000 employees, Transnet Freight Rail plays a vital role in the country’s transport infrastructure. Transnet Limited operates and controls major transport infrastructure, ensuring world-class standards in the transport industry. It is a key player in the Southern African economy.

Job Type:

Full Time

Location:

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Job Field:

Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain

Qualification and Experience:

• Relevant Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Finance
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in Procurement / Supply Chain Management in a large and complex business environment
• At least 2 years of managerial experience is an advantage
• In-depth knowledge of Transnet’s mandate and business
• Driver’s license (Code 8)

Position Purpose:

• Support alignment across Transnet Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to achieve strategic objectives and maximize value creation.
• Provide strategic support to oversight and monitoring of departmental business to ensure strategic impact and results.
• Assist the Manager: Strategic Support with special projects, operational requests, and parliamentary questions as required.
• Ensure all submissions to governance structures comply with strategic objectives and company protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement integrated programs and initiatives to meet business requirements.
• Support effective short, medium, and long-term planning across Procurement functions, including risk identification and mitigation.
• Communicate strategies, embed risk awareness, and ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Support the development of inputs for the Corporate Plan and Integrated Report.
• Obtain and analyze business data to inform decision-making and ensure compliance.
• Implement reporting templates and performance dashboards for effective monitoring.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to enhance Procurement performance and resolve queries.
• Support budget development and expenditure monitoring for the CPO office.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and manage follow-up actions.

Competencies:

• Assist in implementing the Governance Framework in SCM.
• Ensure compliance with SCM policies, legislation, and the Delegations of Authority Framework.
• Support the implementation of Supply Chain Manuals and Code of Ethics.
• Provide administrative support for Governance in SCM as required.

Application Deadline:

25th July 2025

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the Transnet Talent Portal.