APSYS & Continuous Improvement Leader

Alstom; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibela Rail Transport Consortium (Pty) Ltd invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the APSYS and CI Manager position based at the Service Centre, Randjespark, Midrand. Lead end-to-end performance improvement and Lean transformation across PRASA and TSSSA sites.

The role deploys APSYS frameworks, performance governance, digital transformation, and knowledge-sharing to boost operational efficiency, asset reliability and long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree or BTech in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 7).
• Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) would be advantageous.
• Green Belt Certification advantageous.
• Certified Facilitator and Assessor advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy SQCD performance framework across all sites.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on site performance dashboards.
• Lead structured problem-solving (A3, QRQC, DMAIC).
• Align operational performance with business strategy and PRASA requirements.
• Lead deployment of the APSYS roadmap across PRASA and TSSSA sites.
• Standardize Lean tools: DLSB (Digital Line Side Boards).
• Govern and drive Kaizen pipeline and ensure sustainability of improvements.
• Assess and monitor APSYS maturity across all sites using standard audit frameworks.
• Conduct regular APSYS audits, gap analyses, and benchmarking exercises.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Degree/BTech in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Post Graduate qualification (NQF Level 8)

Tools

Green Belt Certification

Certified Facilitator and Assessor

Job description

Gibela Rail Transport Consortium (Pty) Ltd invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the APSYS and CI Manager position based at the Service Centre, Randjespark, Midrand. Lead end-to-end performance improvement and Lean transformation across PRASA and TSSSA sites.

The role deploys APSYS frameworks, performance governance, digital transformation, and knowledge-sharing to boost operational efficiency, asset reliability and long-term sustainability.