It is no longer surprising that many job seekers are hunting for government jobs today. Lately, careers in the public sector are increasingly in demand by matriculants and college graduates. One reason is that these jobs bring security that private companies jobs don’t. This claim is also repeated by the job opportunities in Sanral vacancies.
As a government entity, Sanral regularly offers many opportunities for South African job seekers interested in infrastructure development. While most jobs require you to have a degree in engineering, some are also available for non-engineering degrees, such as HR and Marketing.
If you dream of working for a company that performs gratifying tasks, then this opportunity is yours. Learn here what you must do to be a part of Sanral today.
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About Sanral
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) is an independent, statutory company registered in terms of the Companies Act. The South African government, represented by the Minister of Transport, is the sole shareholder and owner of Sanral.
Sanral operates in terms of its founding legislation, The South African National Roads Agency Limited and National Roads Act (Act No. 7, 1998, as amended). It is governed by a Board of Directors (Board) of eight people including the Chief Executive Officer, who is the only executive member.
The mandate of Sanral is to take charge of the financing, management, control, planning, development, maintenance and rehabilitation of the South African national roads system. It is funded through state allocations, capital investments, borrowings, asset sales and leases and toll income.
It manages assets worth in excess of R459 billion, without land values. The current staff complement is almost 500.
Sanral’s Services
Typically, Sanral’s principal tasks are to:
- Strategically plan, design, construct, operate, rehabilitate and maintain South Africa’s national roads in order to mobilise the economy;
- Generate revenues from the development and management of its assets;
- Undertake research and development to enhance the quality of life of all South African citizens, with particular emphasis on their social and economic well-being;
- Advise the Minister of Transport on matters relating to South Africa’s roads; and
- Finance, plan, construct, provide, operate and maintain roads in neighbouring countries upon request from the Minister of Transport and in agreement with the respective countries.
Why You Should Work for Sanral
Working with Sanral will likely expose you to the following benefits:
- Rewarding jobs;
- Job safety
- Comfortable working environment;
- Plenty of graduate programmes;
- Exposure to meaningful infrastructure projects;
- Growth opportunities;
- Vouchers and incentives;
- Free lunches; and
- Adequate salary.
List of Job Opportunities Available in Sanral Vacancies
The following is a list of jobs that Sanral typically offers South African job seekers. However, note that this is a general guide, meaning that some posts may not be available at certain times. Generally, Sanral vacancies are need-based. In other words, unavailable posts were roles that the entity didn’t need.
Scroll to the end of this post to visit the official Sanral website, where you can find more information about the active Sanral vacancies during your search period.
1. Chief Executive Officer
Purpose of the Job
Lead and drive the strategic direction and vision of Sanral.
Qualifications
- Have obtained an NQF Level 8 qualification in Business Management/Leadership or Management or Civil Engineering;
- Possession of a relevant post-graduate qualification would be advantageous;
- Have a minimum of 10 years of experience at a senior level, in the civil engineering sector or a minimum 10 years of experience at senior management level in the private or public sector; and
- Show a solid track record in leading a similar or similar-size organisation.
2. Marketing Communications Coordinator
Purpose of the Job
Coordinate communication efforts between the region and head office and assist in the collation of projects information for communication purposes.
Qualifications
- Earn a National Diploma in Marketing;
- Have three to five years of experience in Marketing and Communications; and
- Own a private vehicle and a valid driver’s licence.
3. Employee Relations Specialist
Purpose of the Job
Provide consultation services for the purpose of organisational realignment (restructuring) and promote sound employment practices with adherence to labour legislation.
Qualifications
- Obtain an NQF Level 6 qualification in Labour Relations or Human Resources Management or related qualification;
- Have five years of solid working experience in Employee Relations or Labour Relation Management;
- Own a valid driver’s licence; and
- Be willing to travel, work under pressure and be deadline-driven.
4. Change Management & Communication Specialist
Purpose of the Job
Support change initiatives regarding the Operating Model Transition process.
Qualifications
- Earn a National Diploma in Organisational Psychology, Human Resources or Social
- Sciences or Organisational Development or an equivalent qualification; and
- Have at least eight years of job-related change management experience with large-scale organisational change.
5. Organisational Design Specialist
Purpose of the Job
Facilitate the implementation of the organisational structure through the job matching process between the old and new organisational structures so as to migrate employees accordingly.
Qualifications
- Earn a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Human Resources Management, Industrial or Organisational Design;
- Have at least eight years of relevant experience in Organisational Design; and
- Be experienced in working across sizeable and complex organisations, successfully implementing organisation design or development projects, supporting significant business change.
6. Electrical or Electronic Network Manager
Purpose of the Job
Ensure effective integration of roadside systems with other systems within Sanral, and those hardware devices are regularly maintained according to Sanral’s standards.
Qualifications
- Earn a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineer;
- Register as a Professional Engineer with ECSA; and
- Have at least ten years of experience as an Electronics Engineer and five years of experience in the design, implementation and maintenance of systems and hardware devices.
7. Quality Systems Manager
Purpose of the Job
Develop and implement cross-functional business processes required to deliver a compliant and certified Quality Management System (QMS) which meets the business needs.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, or Operations Management;
- Have at least five years of experience in the application of ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems;
- Register as a Professional Engineer with ECSA;
- Have undertaken at least three ISO Quality Management System Implementations; and
- Be able to travel to regional offices.
8. Road Network Manager
Purpose of the Job
Establish single and multi-year expenditure requirements to manage and maintain the road network at an adequate level of service by utilising an asset management system.
Qualifications
- Earn a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering;
- Register as a Professional Engineer with ECSA;
- Be certified as an HDM-4 user;
- Have at least five years of experience in road asset management and application of relevant COTO TRH/TMH Guidelines, ISO 55000 Asset Management Procedures and in generating network maintenance plans using HDM-4; and
- Be exposed to the public sector or SOE Asset Management.
9. Fraud Risk Specialist
Purpose of the Job
Support the Risk Management Department in achieving the implementation and maintenance of an effective, efficient and transparent Fraud Risk Management Framework and Policy.
Qualifications
- Earn a bachelor’s degree in Risk Management or relevant qualification at an NQF Level 7;
- Have at least five years of experience in fraud investigations, fraud risk management practices, policies, and framework;
- Show a certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner;
- Have three years of experience at a supervisory level; and
- Be able to travel.
10. Geotechnical Specialist
Purpose of the Job
Ensure project management in respect of specific norms and standards.
Qualifications
- Earn a bachelor’s degree in Geotechnology;
- Have a minimum of eight years of relevant experience; and
- Be professionally registered with SACNASP or MSAIEG.
11. Procurement Officer
Purpose of the Job
Be responsible for the procurement of goods and services in line with all applicable SCM legislation in a manner that is fair, competitive, equitable, transparent and cost-effective SCM systems.
Qualifications
- Earn a tertiary qualification relevant to this position at an NQF Level 6;
- Have at least five years of relevant experience in carrying out technical duties in procurement and contract management environment for corporate procurement;
- Possess sound knowledge of public procurement systems;
- Have a good understanding of critical linkages and relationships between the business operational objectives and procurement models; and
- Possess good communication skills.
12. Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Purpose of the Job
Coordinate communication efforts between the region and head office, assist in the collation of projects information for communication purposes and establish a repository of content for communication across all SANRAL products and platforms for the region.
Qualifications
- Earn a National Diploma in Marketing;
- Have three to five years of experience in Marketing and Communications; and
- Own a valid driver’s licence and private vehicle.
13. Remuneration and Benefits Analyst
Purpose of the Job
Support the development and implementation of an effective remuneration strategy that represents, successfully attracts, retains and motivates the right people for the entity.
Qualifications
- Earn a relevant National Diploma in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology at an NQF Level 6;
- Have at least five years of relevant working experience and extensive experience in the HR SAP;
- Possess a Global Remuneration Professional Certification; and
- Know how to use Microsoft Office, including Excel at an advanced level along with Word and PowerPoint at an intermediate level.
How to Apply to Sanral Vacancies
Applying for Sanral’s jobs is surprisingly simple. You can do that online. First of all, visit Sanral’s careers webpage here to check the list of current Sanral vacancies. There, you can see what roles Sanral is offering at a certain time of the quest.
Next, hit the “Download” button to the right of your dream career header. On the new screen, you can read the detailed description and requirements of the position. At the end of the page, you will find out how to apply for the position.
While each position requires candidates to contact different parties, generally, you will only be required to send your latest CV to apply to any Sanral vacancies. Also, be sure to submit your application just before or by its closing date. You can check the submission deadlines for your chosen role at the end of the page.
Contact Details
Need help navigating your application? Or, do you have any other questions regarding Sanral vacancies? Feel free to call Sanral customer service on 012 844 8000.
Sanral’s Official Website
Visit Sanral’s official website at www.nra.co.za for more information about the entity.
While it is true that we also provide information on Sanral vacancies, please note that this is a general article, which means we may not include all the information candidates need. Existing information is subject to change. However, we will do our best to update our resources from time to time.
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