Transnet Career Opportunities

Commodity Manager, DRG

Position Details

Location: Durban, South Africa

Division: Transnet NPA – Dredging Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 18 August 2025

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies for maritime operations
  • Manage tender processes from initiation to contract award
  • Oversee supplier relationships and performance management
  • Monitor market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Ensure compliance with supply chain management policies and regulations

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree/NDip in Technical, Financial or Commercial field
  • CIPS Level 5 certification (advantageous)
  • 8+ years supply chain management experience
  • Experience in strategic sourcing and vendor management

Essential Competencies

  • Advanced negotiation and contract management skills
  • Expertise in SAP ERP systems
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills

Academic Bursary Programme 2025

Non-Technical Bursaries

Fields of Study:

  • Computer Science/Information Systems
  • Geographical Information Systems
  • Environmental Science
  • Data Science
  • Accounting Science

Technical Bursaries

Fields of Study:

  • Electronics/Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Metallurgy Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Bursary Requirements

  • South African citizen under 25 years
  • Minimum 60% average in Mathematics and Physical Science
  • Proof of university admission/current registration
  • Completed Grade 12 certificate (current students can apply)

Application Deadline: 6 October 2025

Application Process

Qualified candidates should apply through the Transnet career portal:

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