Key expert 1: Team leader

Qualifications and skills:

1) Educational Qualification required: Master’s degree in engineering, or related fields. 

2) A bachelor’s degree with an additional 5-year general professional work experience may replace the Master’s degree.     

3) Proven knowledge of South Africa Local Government sector and Environmental Affairs legislations. 

4) Fluency in English. 

5) An accredited certificate in project management would be advantageous. 

6) A minimum of 10 years of general professional experience, acquired after the qualification, in Urban planning and similar fields.   

7) At least 2 Team Leader experiences of a minimum duration of one year, in EU funded projects or in international development partner financed projects.   

8) At least 6 years’ experience in strategic planning and/or financing for municipalities in middle income countries3 that are similar to South Africa. 

9) Proven experience in public sector management in a management position would be considered an advantage.

The interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs in English no later than 20th of June 2026!