Abstract
M.Ing. (Engineering Management)
The transport and logistics industry is identified as an important component of the South African economy contributing 12.7 % to the GDP. Transnet with the largest market share and thus a key member of the industry is increasing its infrastructure in anticipation of greater demand. The organization is investing billions of rands by undertaking infrastructure projects through its specialist division, Transnet Group Capital (TGC). The purpose of the study is to evaluate the use of systems engineering in the organization by assessing the capability of its developmental processes, and to compare the model used by the organization with SEMBASE model.The study uses qualitative research methods, data from interviews conducted is analysed by identifying patterns from SE theory. Findings indicate that the department does use systems engineering, but its capability levels need great improvements. These finding show that the company needs to review and continuously develop its departmental processes. The main recommendation emerging from the study is that the department review their developmental model. This would involve a selection of the critical processes and improvement of their capability levels, and thereafter institutionalising the processes using clear and specific goals.