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

• NQF 6 National Diploma in any Engineering Discipline
• Recognized subject matter expert in any railway sub-system
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in railway safety background

THE FOLLOWING WILL PROVIDE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Subject matter expert in Train Operations and Rolling Stock

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 Railway Safety Regulator (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: 13 SEPTEMBER 2024.To become part of our dynamic team, we invite you to apply for the above-mentioned position through the RSR Recruitment portalat https://rsr.mcidirecthire.com/external/currentopportunities

• Applications must be supported by a motivational/application letter, comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications, matric certificate, and identity document.
• Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements, as well as those received late, will not be considered.
• No emailed applications will be accepted.
• 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 recommended candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment and medical assessment 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 Policy of the RSR, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups where applicable.
• The RSR reserves the right to withdraw any advertised position without making an appointment.
• The RSR will process all personal information in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.

ENQUIRIES: Please direct queries to Recruitment@rsr.org.za

Railway Safety Regulator