About the position
The Technical Specialist: Transport & Logistics is responsible for ensuring that infrastructure investments in the transport and logistics sector are technically sound, environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and financially viable. This role blends sector expertise with financial acumen to support loan origination, due diligence, and portfolio management. In Qualification
addition, provide expert technical guidance and sector-specific insights to support the development, appraisal, and monitoring of transport and logistics projects financed.
1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Logistics, Transportation Engineering, or a related field
(e.g., Urban Planning or Infrastructure Development).
Experience
1. Minimum of 10 years' transport and logistics experience in structuring and preparing investment-ready infrastructure
projects, ideally within development finance, commercial banking, or infrastructure advisory environment.
2. Proven track record in infrastructure finance and investment, including work on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and
transaction advisory services for large-scale transport and logistics projects.
3. Strong professional network and extensive relationships with senior stakeholders in the transport and logistics sector
across South Africa and the wider African continent.
4. Sound understanding of critical development challenges and opportunities across the transport and logistics value
chain, including service delivery models, regulatory frameworks, and climate resilience.
5. In-depth knowledge of sustainable development principles, particularly as they relate to infrastructure financing, climate
adaptation, and inclusive service delivery.
6. Experience in designing technical and financial solutions to enable deal closure and mobilise private or blended finance.
Desirable
1. Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Engineering, Finance, Economics, Development Studies,
Sustainable Development, Infrastructure Planning, or an MBA.
2. Professional registration with a recognized engineering or sectoral professional body (e.g., ECSA).
Desired Skills:
- Transport
- Infrastructure Investment
- appraisal
- public-private partnerships
- Investment
Desired Work Experience:
- More than 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
