CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN RAIL COMMUTER CORPORATION
(SARCC)
Who is SARCC
It
is the Agency of the National Department of Transport responsible
for the commuter rail services in South Africa. On 1 April 1990,
the South African Transport Service's (SATS) functions were split
into two, a newly formed State entity called the South African
Rail Commuter Corporation Limited (SARCC) took over the function
of ensuring the provision of commuter rail services while a new
public company called Transnet Limited took over the responsibility
of all other functions of SATS.
SARCC inherited all the assets (land and properties) in and around
commuter stations and corridors. The assets include trains, signalling,
stations and land in and around stations.
During 1992, a wholly owned subsidiary company of the SARCC,
Intersite Property Management Services (IPMS), was formed
to manage and develop the Corporation's property portfolio.
The
commuter rail portfolio comprises of 478 stations, 4 200 hectares
of land and property in the major metropolitan areas of Johannesburg,
Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town. Over and above the building of
new stations, upgrading and maintaining stations, Intersite is
commercialising them and generates income for commuter rail.
The main object and business of SARCC is to ensure that, at the
request ofthe National Department of Transport or any local government
body designated as a transport authority, rail commuter services
are provided by Metrorail, a division of Transnet, in terms
of an exclusive negotiated concessioning agreement.
SARCC
is 100% owned by government. The following structure indicates
SARCC'Srelationship with Metrorail. SARCC is the owner of all
commuter rail assets and Metrorail is the operator contracted
to provide the service on its behalf.
Mission
To manage the assets and funding of rail commuter business on
behalf of government, and to ensure the efficient and effective
local delivery of rail commuter services, within National Land
Transport Policy directives and appropriate regulatory regimes.
Vision
To
establish rail as the preferred mass mode of public transport
and to be the recognised champion in ensuring the provision of
quality commuter rail services for all Transport Authorities in
South Africa.
Role and Functions
- Owns and manages rail commuter assets.
- Manages the operating subsidy
- Specifies rail services and monitors performance of the operator.
- Manages the execution of capital investment projects.
- Ensures upgrading and enhancement of commuter rail infrastructure,
stations, land and properties.
- Co-ordinates with local and provincial governments on the
development of the public transport function.
Core Values
SARCC strives to perform its tasks within the following set of
core values namely:
- Ubuntu
- Respect
- Togetherness
- Integrity/honesty
- Masakhane
- Participative Management
- Empowerment
- Loyalty
- Transparency
- Sound Business Principles
- Apolitical
- Training and Development
- Equal Opportunity
Career opportunities in SARCC and its subsidiary
Intersite
TECHNICAL:
- Electrical engineering
Design, manufacture, install and maintain equipment and installations
that generate or use electrical energy. This field requires
people, who are mathematically inclined, can make decisions,
delegate and control assignments. Industry needs technicians
and professional technologists. Diploma/Degree in Electrical
Engineering (heavy current). Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering
- specialised field: Signalling/Telecommunications (low current)
- Civil Engineering (perway)
Prepare engineering drawings, take field measurements, access
the bearing properties of soils, design structures (including
buildings and reservoirs), roads and railways, deal with water
purification and manage people and projects. Diploma/Degree
in Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Involve the design, production, manufacture and maintenance
of machinery and engines used throughout industry, as well as
the general and utilisation power. This field is best suited
for people who have an interest in and an aptitude for machinery.
Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Draughtsman (CAD Operators) Drawing/Configuration Office
Prepare detailed drawings for specific projects based on information
received from engineers and town planners. Grade 12 plus a draughting
diploma. Diploma in relevant engineering field/drawing office,
configuration management.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
- Portfolio Management
Interface with SARCC'S Asset Management and responsible for
ensuring the profitability of Portfolio Management Services.
Facilitate the development of property strategies. A business
related tertiary qualification.
- Facilities Management
Manage and control service contracts, maintenance, revamps,
upgrading and tenant installations for buildings. Responsible
for the creation and up keep of maintenance contracts for
designated mechanical and electrical installation in properties
managed conform to the requirements and regulations of The
Occupational Health & Safety Act. B. Com/B.Eng/B.Arch/BSc
(Building Management)/BSc (QS).
- Project Management
Monitor and control activities of developers and consultants
to ensure that all-contractual requirements are met. Reports
on development project activities and responsible for correct
cost reporting and control including attending developments
site meetings. Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Building Science.
- Property Management
Manage a property portfolio through the implementation of
plans to improve the yield on investment and maximises the
performance of managed properties in one of the major metropolitan
areas. Prepares and controls property budgets. A business
degree of equivalent.
- Property Leasing
Manage and institute plans to ensure that buildings within
the allocated portfolio are leased to ensure maximum yield.
Direct leasing consultants regarding space available to prospective
tenants. Grade 12 with National Diploma or Bachelors degree.
- Property Economist
Responsible for research on a national and international
basis. Undertakes on-going analysis of the South African Property
market with decision-makers in the property sector. Interprets
the implications of socioeconomic developments for the South
African Property market. BCom/Honours degree.
- Property Valuation
Provide market valuations on a quarterly basis and information
to portfolio managers and clients. Diploma/Degree in Property
Valuation.
- Town Planning
Assist with the identification and the evaluation of future
potential development options in consultation with senior
project managers. Attend to preparation and submission of
township applications. Diploma/Degree in Town and Regional
Planning.
FINANCE:
- Financial Accounting and Management
Responsible for all financial procedures connected with an
operating unit including preparation of accounts, financial
planning, and budgeting, reporting of budget variances, cost
control and cost analysis programmes including financial control,
auditing, systems and administrative services. CA B Com or
relevant qualification Basic Accounting Skills (Debtors/Creditors)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Human Resources
Responsible for the optimising work performance, recruitment
and selection, management of employee relations, compensation,
health and safety as well as individual and organisational
development. Diploma/Degree in HR/Personnel Management.
- Information Management
Responsible for Knowledge and information management. Co-ordinates
business information, designs and implement document management
system and provide the organisation with accurate , current
information. Diploma/Degree in Information Management.
- Communication and Marketing
Responsible for promoting the image of commuter rail and
the company through internal and external marketing, promotions,
publications and public relations. Appropriate Degree/Diploma
in PR Management/Communications Diploma/Degree in Marketing/
IMM
CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
MORE INFORMATION
For more information on these career opportunities,
please contact the Human Resources Departments at both companies
respectively.
SARCC
Tel: +27 (11) 804 2900
Fax: +27 (11) 804 3852/3
INTERSITE
Tel: +27 (11) 804 5610
Fax: +27 (11) 804 6475
Website: http://www.intersite.co.za/
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