Rail Infrastructure Manager

On 1 November 2023, Transnet SOC Ltd (Transnet) announced the establishment of an interim Infrastructure Manager (IM), a move that will culminate in the reform of the country's rail network. This reform includes opening the market to third parties, which will only commence once the access regime, tariff methodology, and finalization of the Network Statement have been approved by the IRERC and the Transport Economic Regulator (TER) is appointed.

This follows Cabinet approval on 23 March 2022 of the White Paper on National Rail Policy, 2022 (the "Rail Policy"). The Rail Policy introduces radical structural reforms in the sector that are intended to enable and facilitate private sector investment, optimal utilisation of rail and effective economic regulation of rail that enables equitable access to the rail network and ensures that it is properly managed and maintained. Access will ultimately be regulated by the soon to be established TER.

• Maximise network utilisation
• Increase network density
• Generate revenue through access fees
• Facilitate road to rail migration
• Engage with the Interim Rail Economic Regulator Capacity (IRERC)
• Manage access until a permanent IM structure is established

• Experience in rail infrastructure management
• Knowledge of economic regulation and access management
• Ability to engage with various stakeholders
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies