ENGAGEMENT MANAGER: TRANSPORT

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ENGAGEMENT MANAGER: TRANSPORT - CBD, Western Cape Competitive Package on Offer based on Qualific

POSITION INFO:

ENGAGEMENT MANAGER: TRANSPORT – CBD, Western Cape

Competitive Package on Offer based on Qualification and years of relevant experience!

REPUTABLE GLOBAL CONSULTING FIRM is currently expanding their team of professionals.

This individual will have Strategy and/or Management consulting experience in the Transport sector, and will require the ability to manage projects and diverse teams.

One would describe you as a highly intelligent, open-minded and energetic problem-solver who has multi-perspective views on international development, particularly in transport-related topics. You have a keen interest in working towards a desired outcome on complex and ambiguous client problems and have the ability to research and translate findings into products.

You are possess strong work ethic, are self-motivated and demonstrate high standards of achievement. You also have good time management skills, with the ability to meet task deadlines within timeframe and budget. Demonstrable ability to clearly break down and explain a complex topic verbally and in writing.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Defining client problems concisely, in simple terms, and developing hypotheses to identify solutions, working collaboratively with clients
• Leading or coordinating quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify suitable solutions This includes applying:
• Quantitative research methodologies, including data mining, creating financial models, and other analysis
• Qualitative research and problem-solving methodologies, including towards the development of business cases, feasibility studies, business plans and strategies
• Initiating and/or facilitating discussions with clients to elaborate on project solution proposals
• Leading or coordinating the development of high-quality project deliverables, including slide decks, reports, financial models or other analytical tools
• Presenting findings to clients, partners and senior decision-makers in government, development finance and the private sector with a high level of confidence
• Managing cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams tackling complex business, economic and social challenges for clients
• Cultivating and managing relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Managing stakeholders, both in the formal and informal sectors that the Company works with and assisting the clients in doing the same
• Managing subcontractors, including overseeing the delivery of high-quality deliverables by these parties
• Developing knowledge products on topics in the sectors that the Company works in
• Supporting project management and administration, to comply with client or company requirements and standard procedures
• Making an active contribution to developing new business opportunities, building on current project work and through proposal development
• Contributing to practice and company-wide strategic initiatives
• Mentoring and managing junior staff where applicable

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

• A post graduate qualification in Transport Engineering, Transport Planning or Transport Economics, Urban Planning, Finance, Business or a closely related field
• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience, carrying out Management and/or Strategy Consulting assignments in the Transport or Urban Development field
• Must have a track-record of academic excellence
• Good exposure to research, analysis, synthesis and problem-solving
• Must demonstrate strong numeracy capabilities, with excellent Excel abilities
• Must be able to think logically and independently
• Must demonstrate or have a track record of leadership or entrepreneurial aptitude
• Must demonstrate track record of leading teams
• Must have interdisciplinary interests and skills

Preferred

• Understanding of, or previous exposure to business planning, feasibility studies, financial analysis and / or financial modelling is an added advantage
• Experience working on different modes of public transport, including rail, bus rapid transit, conventional bus and minibus taxis
• Working knowledge of funding frameworks, legislation and policy, and Transport sectoral debates in South Africa, or elsewhere in the continent
• Speaking multiple South African languages

To apply for this position, please email a detailed copy of your CV’s to: Nicole Spamers: and Andrea Jones:

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