Engagement Manager - Transport Finance

OutsideCapital; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced professional in management consulting with proven capabilities in financial modeling. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience, a strong quantitative background, and leadership skills in managing teams across sectors. Candidates should possess degrees in relevant fields such as Finance or Engineering. This role will allow you to make a significant impact in the infrastructure sector across emerging markets.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in management consulting or project finance.
• Exceptional Excel skills to build calculation models.
• Experience managing public and private sector relationships.

Skills

Management consulting

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Excel expertise

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Post-graduate qualification

Job description

Our client is a premier, multidisciplinary strategy and management consulting firm that acts as a trusted advisor to global governments, international financial institutions, and private investors. For over two decades, they have been at the forefront of designing and financing the critical infrastructure needed to deliver essential services—ranging from clean water and energy to resilient transport systems—across emerging markets. They are dedicated to improving quality of life through innovative, workable solutions that bridge the gap between public policy and private investment.

Profile for Success:

• Evidence of Impact: A proven track record (5-7 years) in management consulting or project finance, specifically leading workstreams that involve financial modeling and infrastructure structuring.
• Quantitative Mastery: Exceptional Excel capabilities with the ability to "work backwards" from a client’s desired outcome to build a robust calculation engine.
• Academic Foundation: A degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or Economics (Post-graduate qualification preferred).
• Stakeholder Navigation: Demonstrated experience managing complex relationships across the public and private sectors.
• Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional or geographically dispersed teams in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.