Senior Manager: Research Development and Advisory, Johannesburg

Primary purpose of the Job

To conduct in-depth research in relevant areas in order to provide well-researched and scientifically driven solutions to the client and information to key industry stakeholders. To manage transformational and strategic projects and initiatives to improve efficiencies and effectiveness in the provision of company services as well as to manage knowledge generated by the organisation.

Key Performance areas

Conducting research in trade and economics, Corridor Assessment and Strategic Analysis and passenger transport planning and regulation

Management of projects and Programmes

Management of knowledge generated by the organisation

Management of resources and people development

Technical competencies

Critical and analytical skills

Reporting and business writing

Presentation skills

Planning and organising skills

Transportation (Systems) engineering expertise

Transport regulation, policy and planning expertise

Transport economics, Physical distribution management and supply chain expertise

Project management

Research design and execution expertise

Value creation

Thought leadership

Results orientated

Ability to work under pressure

Behavioural Competencies

Good Communication

Customer Focus

Teamwork and collaboration

Customer service

Innovation

Good Interpersonal skills