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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: TRANSPORT (Transaction Advisory) xe2x80x93 JHB, Gauteng (South Africa) OR REMOTE

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR (Contract ends March 2025)

Start Immediately!

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

Our Client, a Global Consulting firm and the Transaction Advisor on a multi-billion Rand commuter rail Public-Private Partnership requires the expertise of a knowledge Expert, solid negotiator and leader to oversee the next steps of the project, which includes procurement implementation, evaluation, negotiation, contract close, and transitioning.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE required:

• Masterxe2x80x99s degree in Engineering/Finance/Business/Legal/Project Management or equivalent.
• 11-13 years demonstrable experience as a project team leader of a transaction advisory team for large multi-disciplinary PPP and commuter rail projects.
• 9 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in commercial management of PPP projects, including contract negotiations, risk management, variations, dispute management, insurance, project costs and revenue, value engineering, and project financial management.
• 9 years demonstrable experience in alternative revenue generation/value capture (in addition to fare box revenue) on commuter rail projects.
• Leading a diverse team on developing and procuring a complex and high-pressure PPP ideally in South Africa and in commuter rail.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overall leadership, strategy, and management of the project
• Organise, integrate, and coordinate all project workstreams and experts to achieve milestones and deliverables according to project timelines
• Ensure the suitability and quality of all milestones and deliverables, including provision of technical input and insight where required/relevant
• Develop and maintain an optimal structure for the teamxe2x80x99s delivery strategy and day-to-day approach
• Establish and maintain an appropriate communication framework and ensure effective communication among and between members of the project team, the client team, and other core role-players
• Lead engagement with, and overall reporting to, the client and other key stakeholders, including in regular project progress, project management, and steering committee meetings
• Work closely with the Project Director, and other team members as appropriate, in matters of project strategy
• Work closely with the Project Management Officer, and other teams members as appropriate, in matters of project management (including in the development and oversight of necessary project management dashboards, workplans, and tools)
• Work closely with, and cultivate a trusted relationship with, the client Project Officer and other key members of the client body
• Oversee the project team in delivery of its Skills Development and Knowledge Transfer Programme

To apply for this position, please email a detailed copy of your CV or POE to: Nicole Spamers: | 082 745 1146 AND Andrea Jones: | 082 297 6966

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