Principal Transport Executive - Cape Town, South Africa - HR Genie

HR Genie

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Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

PRINCIPAL | TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE CBD, Western Cape

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

GLOBAL CONSULTING FIRM is currently growing their team of dynamic consulting professionals.

As you lead work within the Transport Practice you will also have the opportunity to work across all their other business practices when needed, supporting short-term consulting and longer-term project implementation assignments.

You are a highly intelligent, motivated and persuasive professional with multi-perspective views on international development, particularly in transport-related topics.

A natural communicator and problem solver who thrives in working with complex detail and strategically developing projects solution proposals for Clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Managing teams of consultants and external experts to deliver client assignments in a fast-paced environment and owning project deliverables, in a South African and possibly international context.
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Leading client engagements and relationships in the transport practice.

Playing an active role in
driving the growth of the team through business acquisition, through direct sales activities and responding to tendered public sector opportunities.

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Building & maintaining active networks with technical partners, clients, and key stakeholders in the transport sector.

Structuring work assignments and problemsolving approaches.
Producing high
quality research, analysis and communications related to work in the transport sector.
Acting as hub of expertise
focusing on strategy and policy formulation, for clients and internal teams.

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Leading implementation processes for large, multi-disciplinary initiatives.
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Mentor and develop junior staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

_ Required_

Minimum of a
undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Economics, Engineering, Development Studies, Public Policy, Law, Finance, International Relations, Urban Planning, Transport or related field

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12 Years consulting or business advisory experience gained within the
public transport or related sector:

Proven experience in
managing and delivering consulting assignments and comfort with client and large tender management
Proven experience in
driving business development in the transport sector:
Proven leadership skills and comfort with undertaking, and guiding junior colleagues in, the delivery of
quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform proposals and recommendations to clients.

_ Preferred_

Experience of working in Africa and other frontier markets.
Experience in the formal public sector, including Integrated Public Transport Networks (IPTNs), or related sectors.
Experience in the informal public transport sector, its transformation and empowerment or related sectors.
Experience with projects in the public sector, across national, provincial and local spheres of government.