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Ref: Review the Draft RSR Standard for Rolling Stock
RFQ to Review the RSR-developed Draft Railway Safety Regulator Standard for Rolling Stock and recommend technically justified improvements
Ref: (PMO) Consultant
Project Management Office (PMO) Consultant
Ref: Draft Railway Operating Rules Standard
RFQ for Independent Review of Draft Railway Operating Rules Standard.
Rail operators can apply to the Railway Safety Regulator for a new safety permit or renew an existing one through the National Information and Monitoring System (NIMS). New operators apply three months before operating and existing operators apply three months before their permit expires.
- Who it is for:
- rail operators
- Who can apply:
- Must meet all safety requirements to be granted a permit
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the National Information and Monitoring System (NIMS), three months before operation or before the permit expires.
The Railway Safety Regulator has released a video showcasing its successes and key themes from the Annual Report 2022/23, which can be viewed on YouTube.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public and rail stakeholders
- How to act on it:
- View the video on YouTube via the link provided.
The RSR invites the railway industry to take part in the review of the SMS Determination through an industry survey, workshops and an industry working group.
- Who it is for:
- railway industry participants
- How to act on it:
- Contact the RSR project manager, Muziwandile Masango, at muziwandilem@rsr.org.za, or follow updates on the RSR website.
New railway operators identified by the regulator are educated on the need to apply for safety permits, have their contact details obtained, and are provided with the Safety Management System Report, Safety Permit Regulations and the Safety Permit Application Guide, along with facilitation of submission reviews by Technical Services.
- Who it is for:
- new railway operators identified by the Railway Safety Regulator
- How to act on it:
- Operators are identified and contacted by the regulator; contact details of prospective applicants are obtained by the regulator.
Railway operators may apply for a safety permit, a licence in document form that is required before any railway operation can begin. Renewals are applied for 90 days before expiry, and new operators apply at least 90 days before their planned start.
- Who it is for:
- existing railway operators, new railway operators and foreign organisations planning to operate in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply to the Railway Safety Regulator for the applicable safety permit.
Railway operators submitting new works or technology development projects are subject to an RSR review of safety impacts across the project life cycle, including identifying risks and proposing mitigations. The review does not authorise the integrity of the design or processes.
- Who it is for:
- railway operators submitting new works or technology development projects
- How to act on it:
- Operators submit their new works and technology development projects to the RSR for review.
The RSR invites media to contact it for help with factual accuracy in future articles related to the Regulator.
- Who it is for:
- media organisations and journalists
- How to act on it:
- Contact the RSR; contact details are listed on the site (Head Office +27 10 495 5391).
The site's navigation links to pages for vacancies, bursaries and procurement, but this page itself does not describe any specific opening.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public and businesses looking for RSR openings
- How to act on it:
- Follow the Vacancies, Bursaries or Procurement links on the RSR site
Railway operators can use this guideline when introducing or procuring new or refurbished rolling stock or new operators, following its structured process and key principles to support safe, reliable and sustainable rolling stock assets.
- Who it is for:
- all Railway Operators as defined in the Railway Safety Act, 2024
- Who can apply:
- The user must be a Railway Operator as defined in the Railway Safety Act, 2024.
- How to act on it:
- Railway operators use the published guideline and consider its key principles when introducing or procuring rolling stock. Clarifications and enquiries may be directed to Mr O M Monoketsi or Mr R Ntshingila.