Services System Engineer -Signalling and AFC

Alstom
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Engineering
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Job Description

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.
  • Contribute to 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.

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You'll apply on Alstom's own site before 26 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng
CategoryEngineering
Experience6+ years
Posted27 October 2026
Closing Date26 November 2026
Alstom
Johannesburg, Gauteng

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