Rails Scheme Lead

NTU International; South Africa; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Non-Key Expert: Rails Scheme Lead to support the implementation of the JETP South Africa Transnet Decarbonisation Framework Loan project. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of rail infrastructure experience, including work in Sub-Saharan Africa. Responsibilities include involvement in feasibility studies and ensuring carbon-friendly practices in freight rail. Candidates should apply via LinkedIn or by sending their CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in rail infrastructure, preferably freight.
• At least 3 years of experience in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Involvement in 2 feasibility studies related to rail infrastructure.
• Experience in feasibility studies, detailed design or tender documentation for rail projects in the past 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Non-Key Expert (Rails Scheme Lead) for the JETP South Africa project.
• Coordinate preparatory studies, detailed design and tender documentation related to rail infrastructure.
• Support the core project team in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa contexts.

Skills

Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Proficiency in English

Rail Infrastructure Experience

Carbon-Friendly Freight Rail Experience

IFIs/ EU/ EIB experience

Education

University degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for the implementation of the EIB funded project called: JETP South Africa Transnet Decarbonisation Framework Loan and is searching for experts to support the core team during the implementation of this project.

Location: South Africa.

Duration: Q3 2026.

Non-Key Expert: Rails Scheme Lead (per Scheme)

Minimum Qualifications and skills:

• University degree in civil/electrical/mechanical engineering in a relevant discipline or equivalent.
• Proficiency in oral and written English language.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in rail infrastructure, preferably freight, of which at least 3 years preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Working experience in South Africa is an added advantage.
• Involvement in a minimum of 2 preparatory studies (feasibility studies, detailed design, tender documentation) related to rail infrastructure in the past 10 years.
• Experience in freight rail that is carbon-friendly is considered as an advantage.
• Involvement in a minimum of 1 rail project in a developing country, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa, financed by EU, EIB or other IFI’s in the past 10 years.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to [e-mail]. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.