Technical Lead

About the Position

We are seeking a Technical Lead for the Project Implementation Support Unit (PISU) to coordinate a multi-year technical assistance assignment supporting Transnet's rail and port decarbonisation in South Africa.

Responsibilities

You will contribute your expertise to lead, coordinate, and support the successful delivery of this multi-year technical assistance assignment. For this role, we find the following experience particularly relevant:

• 12+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in Sub-Saharan Africa (South Africa an advantage).
• 7+ years in feasibility studies, project economics, engineering design, technical risk assessment, scheduling, and procurement processes.
• 5+ years managing multidisciplinary teams (engineering, procurement, costing, scheduling, finance, legal).
• Experience in large-scale rail and/or port sectors (experience in both is an advantage).
• Finance and contract management responsibility for at least two large infrastructure projects (CAPEX > EUR 50m) in the past 10 years.
• Knowledge of PPPs, grants, loans, and financial instruments relevant to energy transition projects.
• Knowledge of South African legal, contractual, and public procurement requirements (advantage).
• Experience coordinating financial aspects of projects and monitoring financial performance.
• Strong grounding in project management principles including planning, organizing, execution within budget and timelines, and risk monitoring.
• Experience working with EU, EIB, AfDB, WB, AFD/Proparco, FMO, KfW, or similar IFIs.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Certification in Programme Management (PgMP or equivalent).
• Proficiency in English.
• Strong engineering, technical coordination, and project-delivery skills.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a significant project supporting South Africa’s shift toward low-carbon, climate-resilient transport infrastructure.
• Collaborate with international financial institutions and local stakeholders.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

About the Company

GOPA forms part of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and supports Transnet in advancing South Africa’s shift toward low-carbon, climate-resilient transport infrastructure. Funded through the EU-supported IIPSA grant and aligned with the EIB’s Decarbonisation Framework Loan, the PISU provides end-to-end support across project preparation, procurement, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.

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