Consulting - Infrastructure Advisory Graduate Programme - FY26

KPMG-SouthAfrica; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

An international advisory firm is seeking a Senior Manager for its Infrastructure team to drive solutions supporting infrastructure projects across Africa. The role involves engaging various stakeholders, managing project lifecycle stages, and requiring strong analytical and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in infrastructure project management and a commitment to high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure project management and transaction advisory.
• Ability to engage with various stakeholders.
• Strong ethical standards and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of infrastructure solutions across all stages.
• Engage with public sector and private sector stakeholders.
• Conduct feasibility studies and assist in project delivery.

Skills

Project strategy and development analysis

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-cultural skills

Excellent communication in English

Job description

Description of the role and purpose of the job :

Demand for infrastructure is rising with the accelerating pace of globalisation and urbanisation. The infrastructure gap in Africa constrains economic growth and leaves the most vulnerable without access to basic services. KPMG's vision for the sector is an African continent where the right infrastructure projects are sustainably implemented to connect the region, build prosperity, reduce poverty and enable a better future for all. The Pan-Africa Infrastructure Advisory team's mission is to be the Clear Choice to governments, development partners, financiers and developers through building an unparalleled local track record as the trusted advisory firm that tangibly contributes to closing the infrastructure gap.

In line with this vision and mission, KPMG is seeking a Senior Manager for its Pan-African Infrastructure team to be based in Zambia. She / he will support the Africa Infrastructure leadership team with the delivery of infrastructure solutions across all stages of the infrastructure project lifecycle and with growth of the business across the African market. We are looking for dynamic, technically minded graduates to join our Infrastructure team.

Key responsibilities :

This role is geared for those with aptitude in infrastructure project management and / or transaction advisory from business case development and feasibility studies, through transaction procurement, financing and project delivery. She / he will assist the leadership team in day-to-day engagement delivery on specific projects across :

• Various stages of the infrastructure project lifecycle (strategy, development, procurement, financing, construction, operations and investment)
• Various sub-sectors of infrastructure (transport, power, utilities, social infrastructure and real estate).
• Various clients including public sector, state-owned-entities, development partners, project developers, equity investors, development finance institutions and other financiers, etc.
• Different sectors with hands-on delivery which may include research, quantitative data collection and analysis, financial modelling, project management, and application of methodologies to achieve client objectives.

Technical Skills

• Project strategy and development analysis in some, or all, of the following areas :
• Infrastructure planning and strategy
• Feasibility, business case and market analysis
• Procurement options analysis
• Project governance and project management frameworks
• Contract management
• Working with legal, financial and / or technical teams
• Procurement and process management
• Project implementation advice through design and construction focusing on engineering and quantity surveying functions
• Project controls including schedule and cost management

Working experience in various infrastructure core sectors (power, transportation, utilities, social, telecom / digital, natural resources) and the stages of the infrastructure project lifecycle.

Skills and attributes required for the role :

• Analytical skills : technical analysis of project management aspects of scope, time, cost and quality, technical performance standards, project agreements, and procurement documents including technical and financial scoring criteria.
• Working in project teams and working with a variety of stakeholders including public sector, private sector, other consultants and colleagues, to achieve project outcomes.
• Goal driven and results-oriented : enjoys being measured and held to account for results.
• Multi-cultural skills : able to operate across multiple jurisdictions and uphold cultural diversity.
• Resilience and tenacity : able to sustain motivation and commitment to goals and ability to deal with difficult client conversations.
• Administrative skills : support a portfolio of engagements and practice management responsibilities across the continent.
• Interpersonal skills : business development and client relationship management
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication in English
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity.

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