Website Transnet
Transnet freight rail is the largest division of Transnet Limited, a public company with South African government as its sole shareholder. It is a world class heavy haul freight rail company that specialises in the transportation of freight. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employee… read mores, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy. Transnet Freight Rail's core business lies in freight logistics solutions designed for customers in industry based business segments, mining, heavy and light manufacturing. The company maintains an extensive rail network across South Africa that connects with other rail networks in the sub-Saharan region, with its rail infrastructure representing about 80% of Africa's total. "The company is proud of its reputation for technological leadership beyond Africa as well as with-in Africa, where it is active in some 17 countries" The company is proud of its reputation for technological leadership beyond Africa as well as with-in Africa, where it is active in some 17 countries. Transnet freight rail has positioned itself to become a profitable and sustainable freight railway business, assisting in driving the competitiveness of the South African economy. Transnet freight rail is proudly placed to dramatically alter the South African rail industry. This enables us to play a positive and active role in the transformation of our society. We do so against the backdrop of sound business principles, a regulatory framework and the challenges of meeting the expectations of our customers. 15 Girton Road. Parktown Johannesburg , Gauteng 2193 South Africa
Position Purpose
This position calls for an experienced developer who is able to evaluate and provide robust and efficient solutions to address TPL Business processes and applications by developing accurate reporting functionalities, graphical interfaces and system integration interfaces. This individual must have strong development experience in SAP ABAP and Webdynpro with experience in the SAP IS-OIL and other modules of SAP including integration with external systems. The individual must be able to analyse, design, code and maintain applications in the SAP and Portal systems thereby allowing all levels of SAP users immediate access to accurate, valid, complete and relevant data on a daily basis and thus facilitating business operations.
Position Outputs
Design, Develop and Implement SAP functionality.
Create test plans and perform unit and integration testing.
Manage the changes to the different clients within SAP in accordance with the TPL Change control procedures.
Conduct Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Implementation, Maintenance and Optimization of: Reports and queries for the SAP system and SAP Portal; Interfaces between SAP, Portal and external systems; Workflow functionality and Custom/dialog developments.
Research new SAP modules and functionality.
Perform technical duties within all stages of the system development life cycle.
Ensure that business application systems are developed within the TPL prescribed framework and adhere to quality standards.
Transfer SAP and general IT knowledge to the User Community.
Compile and maintain all development related documentation.
Provide technical support on projects and system issues.
Investigate and debug applications to resolve system issues.
Qualifications & Experience:
Degree in Information Technology with 3 – 5 years’ IT relevant experience or a National Higher Diploma with 5 – 8 years’ IT relevant experience and training in the following areas: Business and/or systems analysis and design ABAP development with exposure to full SAP implementations and integration with non-SAP systems. ABAP development in SAP IS-OIL, FI, SD, MM, QM & PM modules SAP Portal applications using Webdynpro and ABAP Integration technologies such as Web Services, XML transformations, etc. Further qualification required: SAP ABAP certification.
Knowledge required:
Understand technical and business processes
Professional work experience in full software development lifecycle
Understanding of business requirements/specifications, solution design and implementation, testing to project maintenance in production environment.
Understanding of risk analysis principles, applications management principles, processes and practices
Good understanding of business and how IT contributes to business
Extensive Knowledge of SAP business processes, integration across modules and integration with external systems
Extensive knowledge in the use of standard IT applications.
Sound knowledge of multi-product pipeline operations and SAP IS-OIL module
Sound knowledge of IT systems and systems architectures.
Working knowledge of IT information security requirements and standards.
Working knowledge SCADA and metering systems principles and functionality.
Working knowledge of Disaster Recovery systems.
Working knowledge of Business Intelligence systems.
Competencies Required:
Anchoring the Transnet Way Is a conceptual and analytical thinker Is results focused Is courageous Is resilient Is emotionally intelligent Is an excellent communicator Leading the Transnet Way Is visionary and inspiring Is strategic Is collaborative Is innovative and entrepreneurial Has impact and influence Is a change agent Managing the Transnet Way Optimises business performance Manages finances Manages people & teams Delights customers Manages programs, projects & contracts Manages risk and compliance Sustaining the Transnet Way Empowers and develops others Is inquisitive and develops self Manages and shares information Role models the culture and values Embraces diversity Has the right skills Skills required: Strong problem solving skills. Strong research and development skills. Strong innovation skills. Must be able to “think outside the box” on a regular basis. Good interpersonal skills. Good Presentation skills. Good communication skills. Good management skills. Good team management skills. Good business analysis skills SAP functionality technical skills. Good service provision skills. Must be conscientious. Must be self-motivated
Apply via company website ( http://www.transnetfreightrail-tfr.net ) or
transnettalentportal.csod.com