Transnet SOC Ltd
Shamil Talip serves as the Executive Manager in the Chief Digital Office at Transnet SOC Ltd since September 2023, following a prominent role as Head of Information Management at Transnet Freight Rail from November 2021 to September 2023, where responsibilities included leading the insights function for the Security and Forensics Department. Shamil was instrumental in establishing a Fusion Centre for data-driven decision-making. Prior to these roles, Shamil served as Senior Manager in the In-House Management Consultancy Division at Transnet SOC Ltd, where contributions included pioneering the internal management consultancy and designing operational models. Shamil also held positions such as Programme Manager for the Durban-Gauteng Rail Corridor and various roles at ESKOM and Orange France Telecom, focusing on ICT project management and mobile device solutions development. Education includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from Henley Business School, a Master of Commerce in Information Systems from the University of the Witwatersrand, an MBA from the University of Leicester, and a B.Sc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cape Town.
Transnet SOC Ltd
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As the custodian of ports, rail and pipelines, Transnet’s objective is to ensure a globally competitive freight system that enables sustained growth and diversification of the country’s economy. Transnet is currently transitioning from its Market Demand Strategy, characterised by accelerated capital investment, towards the Transnet 4.0 Strategy, which is focused on repositioning Transnet, and the country’s freight system, for competitiveness within the fast changing, technology- driven context of the 4th industrial revolution.The strategy’s main growth thrusts includes; geographic expansion, product and service innovation and diversification and expansion of the scope of Transnet’s manufacturing business.The key objectives of Transnet’s effort is directed towards increasing the connectivity, density and capacity of the integrated port, rail and pipeline network. Transnet 4.0 Strategy aims to grow Transnet to a R100 billion business by 2020.Organic growth of the current freight transport and handling divisions will account for the bulk of this growth and Transnet will continue to focus on improving operational efficiency and reliability in order to grow its market share. Consequently, capital investment to modernize the port, rail and pipeline network and operations will continue to be a key priority, as will continued development of our people. As a state-owned company, Transnet continues to leave an indelible mark on the lives of all South Africans. With a geographical footprint that covers our entire country, Transnet is inextricably involved in all aspects of life in South Africa. Through the Transnet Foundation - which is the Corporate Social Investment arm of Transnet - we have invested time and money in a number of diverse programmes around the country that provide much-need succour to our communities. Our aim is simple – we want to harness the power of our people, of technology, to brighten the future of millions across our continent – and beyond.