Operations Director - F/M – SOUTH AFRICA

01. Poste et Missions

RATP Dev, a subsidiary of the RATP group, operates and maintains urban and interurban transport networks in 15 countries through more than 100 subsidiaries. Thanks to the professionalism of our 24,000 employees and the expertise of a world leader in public transport, our subsidiaries provide performance, dynamism and reliability to our customers and the passengers on their networks.

RATP Dev operates the Gautrain regional train in South Africa, for which we are recruiting a Chief Operating Officer (COO) M/F. More information regarding the Gautrain: https://www.ratpdev.com/en/references/south-africa-johannesburg-train

Reporting to the CEO, the Operations Director leads a team of 6 direct reports, and 300+ indirect reports to :

- manage the Operations Division and ensure that our safety, quality and performance targets are achieved so as to position the Company as a world-class RTS operator.

- establish and espouse standards and practices of the highest level throughout the Operation Division.

- ensure seamless travel for our customers that is safe, reliable, comfortable and friendly.

- manage the operations function within the financial controls and limits set by CEO.

• Oversee and ensure the smooth running of the entire operations of the Gautrain.
• Ensure the application of the appropriate safety standards, rules and procedures for service delivery.
• Define rules & procedures and ensure its implementation to achieve smooth operations.
• Develop plans and strategies to continually enhance the standard of trains operations and customer service.
• Provide divisional objectives to his managers.
• Develop plans to optimise utilisation of resources and improve manpower productivity.
• Review annual budget, operations expenses and explain monthly budget variances.
• Ensure that the performance standards as laid out in the Licence and Operating Agreement with Province and all internal performance standards are met.
• Update CEO and Division Heads on performance indicators.
• Maintain good staff morale and job satisfaction and promote productivity movements in the divisions.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Transport Manager and Stations Manager during their absence.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in railway operations with team management responsibilities.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of railway regulations and safety management
• Ability to adapt to international lifestyles and working methods.
• Strong team spirit.

• Position based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

02. Profil recherché

#MobilitéRATP

03. Informations complémentaires

Lieu :

RATP SIEGE SOCIAL LYBY : 54 QUAI DE LA RAPEE, 75112 PARISAffectation supplémentaire/ secondaire (Fixed Term)

04. Pré-requis

Diplôme :

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Compétences :

Assurer la sécurité des biens et des personnes (sécurité sûreté), Avoir une bonne connaissance du réseau et son environnement, Contribuer à assurer la sécurité des biens et des personnes, Dynamiser l’information voyageur, Garantir la régularité du trafic, Gérer les espaces et maitriser les territoires, Gérer les situations perturbées ou exceptionnelles liées à l'exploitation (exploitation), Maîtriser la règlementation générale et spécifique métier (exploitation), Maitriser la relation de service, Maitriser les installations techniques, Maitriser les systèmes d'exploitation, Prévenir les risques professionnels, Utiliser les outils collaboratifs