Director of Transport Economics (Hybrid) – Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport economist to lead economic analysis and strategic planning for major infrastructure projects while helping grow the Transport Economics practice within a global Big 4 consulting firm.

Key responsibilities

• Lead economic analysis and strategic planning for transport‑related infrastructure projects such as rail, roads and municipal developments.
• Develop and expand departmental capabilities in project evaluation, business case development, cost‑benefit analysis and broader economic benefit analysis.
• Manage expert teams delivering complex engagements and act as the lead consulting SME on the economic viability and impact of transport infrastructure projects.
• Provide strategic advisory to project teams and clients, support business development, thought leadership and client engagement to secure new infrastructure opportunities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Economics, Transport Economics, Engineering or a related field (PhD beneficial).
• 15+ years of experience in transport economics within infrastructure environments (rail, roads, public transport, urban development).
• Background working within consulting, infrastructure advisory or large infrastructure programmes.
• Proven experience in infrastructure project evaluation, business case development and cost‑benefit analysis for large‑scale transport projects.
• Experience advising on the economic viability and strategic planning of transport infrastructure investments in complex stakeholder environments.