Job Description

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 Finance, Management and / or Strategy Consulting, Engineering, Transport and / or Government 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
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

• A post graduate qualification in Finance, Business, Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE), Economics, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a closely related / relevant field
• Must have a track-record of academic excellence
• Good exposure to research, analysis, synthesis and problem-solving
• Must be able to think logically and independently
• Must demonstrate strong numeracy skills and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must demonstrate or have a track record of leadership or entrepreneurial aptitude
• Must demonstrate track record of leading teams
• Must demonstrate track record of managing projects or assignments
• Must have interdisciplinary interests and skills, and able to work across sectors
• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience, carrying out Management and/or Strategy Consulting assignments in the public or private sector
• Fluency in English

Preferred

• Understanding of, or previous exposure to business planning, feasibility studies, financial analysis and / or financial modelling is an added advantage
• Speaking multiple South African languages

Please email a detailed copy of your CV to Nicole Spamers:

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