MANAGER: RAIL OPERATIONS – TransNamib Holdings

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TransNamib Holdings

TransNamib Holdings Limited is a state-owned enterprise. We are driven by our goals as a multimodal transport service company, to maintain our passion for excellence in the provision of road and rail transport solutions within Namibia and within the region. We are “Transporting Namibia’s Success”. Here is your opportunity to be part of our continuous growth at TransNamib Holdings Limited.

Position: MANAGER: RAIL OPERATIONS
Centre: Windhoek
Paterson Grading Level: D3
Department: Operations

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To coordinate and control the train operations function and the utilization of resources (i.e. rolling stock, fleet management, containers and tarpaulins) to ensure a safe, reliable, cost-effective and efficient train operations that meet the customer needs.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• B. Degree or National Diploma in Transport Management or equivalent qualification.

• Six (6) years’ experience in rail and road transport environment of which four (4) years should have been at supervisory level.

• Sound knowledge of train operations management and the Company’s policies, procedures and systems on rail operations.

• Interpersonal skills, communications skills, planning skills, ability to interpret financial information, problem solving skills, project management, team building, computer literacy, negotiation skills.

• Self-starting initiatives, assertive, time-management, independent, goal-directed, reliable, emotional maturity/self-control, flexible.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Resource management

• Train operations planning

• Fleet control (e.g. rolling stock, containers and tarpaulins)

• Train operations quality management

• Internal and external liaison