METRO EXPRESS LTD

Vacancy – Post of Manager, Train Operations

The Metro Express Ltd (MEL) is a registered Mauritian Company wholly owned by the
Government of Mauritius and the Company is responsible for the developing, financing,
constructing, operating and managing the Metro Express Light Rail System in Mauritius.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who wish to be considered for the
post of Manager, Train Operations in the MEL.

A. Qualifications
Candidates should:

(a) Possess a Bachelor of Engineering in any discipline from a recognised

University or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of MEL;

(b) Have at least 5 years’ working experience in a managerial capacity;

(c) Possess strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills;

(d) Have the ability to handle emergency situation; and

(e) Ability to respond to service exigencies/incidents efficiently and effectively;

The Manager, Train Operations will report to the Chief, Operations.

B. Duties

The incumbent shall be in-charge of the following:

1. Lead a team of train operations staff to ensure smooth operation of all trains;
2. Develop and review operating procedure, quality manual and work instruction;
3. Collaborate with other division to drive performance;
4. Conduct incident investigation, fact finding and recommend course of action;
5. Work with the internal (Station and Operation Control Centre (OCC) Staff) and
external (authority, Police, Civil Defence and event organisers) agencies in
preparation for major events;
6. Supervise, assess and coach the train staff regularly to ensure high competency
levels are maintained;
 7. Ensure that staff attends periodic refresher training, and update on operating
procedures, circulars and work instructions;
8. During Rail Incidents, works with train supervisors to ensure that recovery efforts
are well managed;
9. After each incident, leads the team to carry out incident investigations to
determine performance gaps in relation to train operations;
10. Prepare status report for the section to Chief, Operations; and
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

C. Pay Package
Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience

D. Mode of Application

1. Applications together with photocopies of academic qualifications should be

addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Metro Express Limited, Level 3,
SICOM Tower, Wall Street, Ebène 72201, not later than Monday 10 December
2018 at 1500 hours.
2. The envelope should be clearly marked ''Post of Manager, Train Operations”.
3. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

MEL reserves the right not to fill any vacancy following this advertisement
and to call for interview only the best qualified candidates

Date: 22 November 2018