A Master's degree in civil/industrial/transport engineering, transport planning or applied mathematics, with at least twelve years' field experience in one of the following:
Transport planning
Travel surveys
Transport modelling
Transport policy review,
Transport decision support systems
Demonstrated track record of generating impact and influential professional outputs
A Doctoral degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
Must be registered with a relevant professional body
Good understanding of the transport sector in South Africa
Must have good communication, presentation and writing skills
Demonstrated track record of the ability to work accurately, independently and efficiently
KPAs:
Develop new avenues in passenger transport research and development
Lead the development of toolkits, simulation/forecast models and technology packages for effective deployment in the transport sector
Establish, build, manage and maintain mutually beneficial and credible stakeholder relationships locally and internationally
Support the financial sustainability of the research group, through active networking, developing and managing client relationships, understanding client needs and aligning them with internal needs and capability
Prepare reports, guidelines or other documents aimed at disseminating the results and outcomes of projects