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

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following 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.

Job requirements

• 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.
• Cross border freight and passenger industry knowledge.
• Transport geography and trade knowledge.
• Project Management (at senior level) expertise and experience in program management.
• Research design and execution expertise.
• Certified by recognised Transport Institution and Project Management Institution.
• Value creation.
• Thought leadership.
• Result oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Additional requirements include:

• Good communication skills.
• Customer focus.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Customer service.
• Good interregional skills.

Skills and qualifications:

• NQF 7 qualification in Transportation/ Economics/Project Management.
• Experience in cross border road freight and passenger transport sub sectors.
• 10 years’ experience in transportation research field and sustainable transportation planning and sectorial projects.
• 5 years managerial experience