The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is inviting suitably qualified internal and external candidates to apply for senior and executive vacancies in Durban and Johannesburg. If you meet the minimum requirements, submit your application before the relevant closing date to be considered.
Vacancy Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer: | Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) |
| Closing Date: | 26 January 2026 (Chief Investment Officer) / 27 January 2026 (Senior Manager: Infrastructure) |
| Location: | Durban (KwaZulu-Natal) and Johannesburg (Head Office) |
Senior Manager: Infrastructure
Salary Group: Senior Management
Location: Durban
Reference: R&S/INFRA/20559A
Department: Infrastructure
Closing Date: 27 January 2026
Departmental Mission
To lead and manage regional infrastructure maintenance services to ensure availability, reliability, and sustainability of rail infrastructure assets to enable effective train operations (Electrical, Perway, Signaling and Telecommunications systems).
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Degree in Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Telecommunications)
- Valid driver’s license
- Registration as a Professional Engineer
- 10 years’ railway engineering experience (minimum 5 years at management level)
Key Performance Areas
- Develop regional railway infrastructure maintenance plans
- Lead regional infrastructure operations across four disciplines
- Governance, risk oversight and reporting
- Resource management
- Stakeholder management
Training and Knowledge
- Level 4 Safety, Standards and Training (SST)
- RSR Act, OHSA and other legislation applicable to PRASA technical operations
- Railway network knowledge
- Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) strategies
- Systems Engineering principles
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)
- People, finance, contracts, procurement and project management principles
Skills and Attributes
- Management, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Collaboration and communication
- Tact, diplomacy, customer focus, attention to detail, teamwork
Employment Equity Earmarking
Male: African, White, Disabled
Female: African, White, Disabled
How to Apply
Email your internal application form, updated CV, and certified copies of qualifications to:
HCMcorp.Recruit@prasa.com
To apply and more details visit PRASA’s official website (careers information and updates): PRASA official website. (Government of South Africa)
Chief Investment Officer (Re-advertisement)
Salary Group: Executive Management
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
Reference: R&S/HO_CIO/IM/09/25
Business Unit: Intersite Asset Investments NB
Closing Date: 26 January 2026
Departmental Mission
To provide strategic leadership and oversight of Intersite’s capital investment programme, commercial development, strategic business development opportunities, and renewable energy and sustainability programmes.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Honours Degree in Property Development, Infrastructure Finance, Urban Economics, Built Environment or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
Experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in capital project delivery, urban development, infrastructure finance, or property investment
- At least 5 years at senior management level
- Proven feasibility packaging, public-private investment structuring, and multi-stakeholder engagements
Added Advantage
- Master’s Degree or executive leadership training in infrastructure investment
- SAPOA / SA Council for Planners / infrastructure investment bodies membership
Key Performance Areas
- Strategic and investment leadership
- Asset development and precinct structuring
- Business development and strategic partnerships
- Renewable energy and sustainability
- Feasibility modelling and corporate finance
- Governance, risk and compliance
- Stakeholder and people management
Skills and Attributes
- Strategic thinking and leadership, integrity and ethical leadership
- Negotiation, influence, innovation, results orientation
Employment Equity Earmarking
Male: African, Indian, Coloured, White
Female: African, Indian, Coloured, White
How to Apply
Email your updated CV and certified copies of qualifications to:
Recruitment.Cresho@prasa.com
To apply and more details visit PRASA’s official website. (Government of South Africa)