Senior Economic Development Consultant – Regional Growth

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Performance-based bonuses

Professional growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Management Consultant with a specialization in Economic Development and Growth to join our team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will advise regional governments, development agencies, and private sector clients on strategies to stimulate activity, investment, and sustainable employment.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in a related field, 7+ years’ experience, and frequent regional travel to deliver actionable plans.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or PhD in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in economic consulting, regional development planning, or related strategic advisory role.
• Experience developing and implementing economic development strategies.
• Strong understanding of economic modeling, impact assessment, and investment analysis.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of Mpumalanga and South Africa's economic landscape.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the region for client engagements.

Aufgaben

• Conduct economic analyses of regional markets, identifying key drivers of growth and potential areas for intervention.
• Develop strategic plans for economic development, investment promotion, and job creation initiatives.
• Advise clients on policy formulation, regulatory reform, and incentive programs to attract investment.
• Design and manage projects related to infrastructure development, skills development, and enterprise support.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement with government bodies, businesses, and community organizations.
• Assess the impact of economic development initiatives and provide optimization recommendations.
• Contribute to the firm's economic consulting expertise and business development.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and proposals for clients.

Kenntnisse

Economic analysis

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Policy formulation

Investment analysis

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in Economics/Development Studies/Public Policy

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Management Consultant with a specialization in Economic Development and Growth to join our team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will advise regional governments, development agencies, and private sector clients on strategies to stimulate activity, investment, and sustainable employment.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in a related field, 7+ years’ experience, and frequent regional travel to deliver actionable plans.