Strategic Rail Services Leader – SSA Operations

Eskom Holdings Soc Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in Johannesburg seeks a Vice President, Operations Leader to drive P&L and oversee locomotive service agreements across SA, Guinea, Mozambique, Angola and Liberia.

The role emphasizes building strategic customer relationships, leading field operations, and aligning safety, lean practices, and service expansion with growth objectives. Significant travel and cross-country leadership are required.

Qualifications

• MBA preferred and finance acumen.
• Fluent in English (writing, reading, speaking, listening).
• Experience leading multi-country teams in SSA.
• Experience managing multi-year service agreements.

Responsibilities

• Achieve business financial targets, responsible for revenue, profitability and cash collection for region contracts.
• Lead the Services growth strategy for SSA and ensure service delivery excellence.
• Build strong long-term relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Lead field resource management and safety/compliance programs.
• Interface with commercial team to review growth initiatives and new offerings.
• Drive Lean initiatives and optimize operations and maintenance processes.

Skills

MBA

Leadership

Government customers

English fluent

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Wabtec in Johannesburg seeks a Vice President, Operations Leader to drive P&L and oversee locomotive service agreements across SA, Guinea, Mozambique, Angola and Liberia.

The role emphasizes building strategic customer relationships, leading field operations, and aligning safety, lean practices, and service expansion with growth objectives. Significant travel and cross-country leadership are required.