Services System Engineer -Signalling and AFC

Alstom; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Johannesburg is hiring a Services System Engineer focused on Signalling and AFC. The role is based at the Maintenance Depot in Midrand, requiring a deep knowledge of railway systems and asset life cycle engineering.

You will lead RCA investigations and drive engineering changes with suppliers to ensure safe, reliable fleet performance. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and 6+ years of railway systems experience, with strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in railway system/application engineering.
• Knowledge of rolling stock equipment, signalling AFC and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for Signalling and AFC engineering issues across the asset life cycle.
• Audit/analyse sub-system performance and propose corrective actions/new technologies.
• Own RCA investigations and 8D leadership for signalling and communication issues.
• Provide systems engineering input to fleet modifications and ALM projects.
• Contribute to safety, reliability and obsolescence issue resolutions.

Skills

Railway systems

Signalling AFC

Maintenance

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

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Services System Engineer -Signalling and AFC

Date: 26 Oct 2026

Location: Johannesburg, GP, ZA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time S ervices System Engineer we’re looking for?

This role will be based at the Maintenance Depot in Midrand, Johannesburg.

Your future role

To take responsibility for Signalling and AFC related engineering issues focusing on asset life cycle, developing maintenance practices/strategies, auditing/analysing sub-system performances and proposing corrective actions/new technologies to improve sub-system performances and cost-effectiveness.

• Investigate daily arisings of Signalling and AFC issues from the internal reportings/Customer complains, drive IRR / MIR / ECP and technical reportings as per project requirements within defined time and ownership.
• Own the RCA investigation and 8D lead for key Signaling and Communication issues.
• Present key technical issues to Internal Stakeholders /Customers as and when needed.
• Own FRACAS management for the key Signaling and Communication issues.
• Contribute in Engineering CCB - Engineering Change and Configuration management and onw the change requests.
• Provision of systems engineering input into fleet modifications. Preparation of estimates of engineering effort to produce the modification, liaising with key suppliers, development of engineering modification documentation, including all necessary instructions, risk assessments, internal and external certification, approvals, and ensuring the change complies with Alstom’s processes for change and configuration management
• Provision of systems engineering input into ALM Projects. Preparation of estimates of engineering effort to the ALM project, development of engineering concepts and requirements, liaising with the key suppliers, provision of engineering deliverables to DfQ gate reviews, development of engineering modification documentation, including all necessary instructions, risk assessments, internal and external certification, approvals, and ensuring the change complies with Alstom’s processes for change and configuration management.
• Provision of systems engineering input into obsolescence issues. Providing inputs into the fit, form and function assessment, development of supporting engineering modification documentation, including all necessary instructions, risk assessments, internal and external certification, approvals, and ensuring the change complies with Alstom’s processes for change and configuration management.
• Provision of systems engineering input into the resolution of safety issues. Provision of engineering knowledge into incident investigation, containment and mitigation actions, root cause analysis, and, where required, development of fleet modifications.
• Provision of systems engineering input into the resolution of reliability issues. Provision of engineering knowledge into investigation, containment and mitigation actions, root cause analysis, and, where required, development of fleet modifications.
• Provide systems engineering input to the development of PABs and R&D initiatives. Preparation of estimates of engineering effort to the workstream, development of engineering concepts and requirements, liaising with the key suppliers, provision of engineering deliverables to DfQ gate reviews, development of engineering modification documentation, including all necessary instructions, risk assessments, internal and external certification, approvals, and ensuring the change complies with Alstom’s processes for change and configuration management.
• Contributeto the wider Alstom cluster, including regional and global engineering communities, sharing best practice, contributing to the resolution of issues, and sharing key projects and R&D initiatives.
• Contribute to the capture and sharing of Return On Experience.

All about you

• 6+ years of experience in Railway system/application engineering
• Knowledge of rolling stock equipment, Signalling, AFC and maintenace
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and registerable as a Professional Engineer with ECSA
• Working knowledge of safety management systems and safety risk assessment

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility.
• Utilise our structured and inclusive working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.