General Manager:Growth & Diversification

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Operating Division : Transnet Group Services

Position Title : General Manager:Growth & Diversification

Employee Group : Permanent

Department : Business Dev

Location : Johannesburg

Reporting To : Group Chief Business Development Officer

Grade Level : B

Reference Number : 6003561

Position Purpose:

Company profile

Transnet is the largest integrated logistics company in Southern Africa and the custodian of ports, rail and pipelines. As at the

end of March 2019, the company generated an annual revenue of R74 billion, had an asset base of R369,7 billion and

employed over 55,000 employees (permanent and non-permanent). Transnet’s port, rail and pipeline infrastructure facilitate
the movement of goods from where they are produced to where they are consumed. This enables trade and connection to

export markets. The Company is therefore critical for cost-effective, efficient, and seamless movement of goods through our

economic system. The company’s core mandate is to assist in lowering the cost of doing business in South Africa, enabling
economic growth and ensuring security of supply through providing appropriate ports, rail and pipeline infrastructure as well

as operations in a cost effective and efficient manner, within acceptable benchmark standards.

Transnet is also a key implementing agent of the developmental state and must align with Government’s Programme of
Action, which seeks to build a pragmatic and cooperative relationship between Government, organised labour, and private

sector stakeholders that can jointly determine a strategic path for state-owned companies to create jobs, enable inclusive

growth and become operationally and financially sustainable.

Transnet seeks to employ a seasoned, ethical and inspirational General Manager: Growth & Diversification to:

sustainability in line with the organisation’s business strategy and national mandate.

regionally and globally, that will create new revenue streams and exponential, sustainable growth opportunities for Transnet

through innovative value propositions and the establishment of viable commercial solutions.

developmental and transformational impact in the economy through viable business partnerships with the private and public

sectors.

and executed within budget and defined timelines.

development programmes to unlock investment opportunities, economic zones and sectors for creation of jobs and skills.

diversification activities.

Position outputs:

Regional and international transactions

internationally, and scale and intensify the Transnet footprint regionally (Africa/Middle East) and globally.

facilitates customer centricity and regional integration.

the development of competitive end-to-end logistics supply chain solutions to ensure sustainable growth for Transnet.

collaboration with Transnet’s Operating Divisions.

consistent approach to both internal and external stakeholder engagement, while ensuring compliance to all relevant

legislation and adherence to proper governance principles.

Private and Public Sector Partnerships

catalyst for economic growth, leveraging the company’s people, assets and capabilities.

and/or other State-owned Companies for the purpose of optimising Transnet’s core business and competitiveness through
partnerships and new ventures.

economy through business partnerships with the private sector.

deployment of underperforming core assets and capabilities into new businesses; and disposals of non-core assets.

Diversification

regionally and globally, that will create new revenue streams and exponential, sustainable growth opportunities for Transnet

through innovative value propositions and the establishment of viable commercial solutions.

to place Transnet on a sustainable growth trajectory.

investment in the development of a viable business proposition

and establishment.

directing experienced portfolio managers and using cost-effective, quality advisory services.

Portfolio Management Office

and executed within budget and defined timelines.

o Strategy alignment

o Due diligence

o Transactions team resourcing (staff, budgets)

o Owner Requirement Specifications

o Executive Sponsor confirmation

o Governance and Risk Management

and establishment.

People Management

Budget Management

Qualifications & Experience:

and complex commercial environment of which at least 7 years at a senior managerial level

Inherent Requirements of the Position

Competencies:

Behavoural Competencies:

Functional Competencies