Senior Manager: Infrastructure Capital Advisory

EY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Parthenon in Johannesburg seeks a highly experienced Senior Manager to help add value to private and public sector clients on complex infrastructure projects. You will define, plan, procure and deliver large-scale initiatives, supporting risk management, governance, feasibility studies, PPP design and bankability processes.

You will collaborate with government stakeholders, development finance institutions and private partners across several African countries, driving transformation

Qualifications

• MBA and/or professional certification required (e.g., PMP, Pr. Eng/Tech, CA, CFA).
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience, consulting preferred.
• Experience in Strategy PMO, financial modelling, capital project management, PPP delivery.
• Ability to manage strategic and complex infrastructure projects with rigor.
• Strong analytical, conceptual thinking and structured problem solving.
• Excellent time management, organisational skills and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple complex infrastructure projects with governance and risk controls.
• Design and implement bankability, funding strategies and PPP structures.
• Guide feasibility studies, financial modelling, and project development tasks.
• Coordinate with government agencies, DFIs, private partners, and communities.
• Establish governance structures, manage budgets, schedules, scope and deliverables.
• Prepare reports and dashboards; support monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Drive business development and EY Parthenon knowledge sharing with clients.

Skills

Strategic project management

Analytical thinking

Time management

Commercial acumen

Communication & collaboration

Leadership

Education

MBA and/or professional certification

Job description

Location: Johannesburg

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 15, 2026

Requisition ID: 1748343

EY's Parthenon team works with senior executives on their most pressing challenges to deliver transformative, high-impact solutions across Africa's infrastructure landscape. We are looking for accomplished, creative individuals who bring rigor, passion, and practicality to our growing team. The role strengthens our ability to manage large-scale infrastructure initiatives across energy, transport, water, digital and public-sector development.

The infrastructure gap continues to be a constraint to economic growth and service delivery to the most vulnerable, leaving the most vulnerable out of full participation in the economy. If you are passionate about delivering innovative, complex and transformative infrastructure investment solutions that create large-scale socio-economic transformation to drive inclusive economic growth, then you are the person we are looking to join our team.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to help add value to our private and public sector clients on their complex infrastructure projects by helping them define, plan, procure and delivery on complex infrastructure projects. The role includes supporting risk management, project governance, feasibility studies, PPP implementation, bankability processes, and transformation strategies that deliver value.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage more than one assignment at a time while demonstrating quality and consistency of performance in every assignment and the ability to Support the operations and governance of client's large/complex projects and programs by designing and implementing bankability & funding strategies for Infrastructure projects.
• Support clients to lead large scale planning and execution of strategic large/complex infrastructure projects and programs e.g. feasibility studies and PPP implementation.
• Oversee comprehensive project planning and execution for large-scale infrastructure programs, managing aspects like scope, workplans, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Assist with feasibility studies, public-private partnership (PPP) design and implementation, financial modeling, and other project development tasks.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, development finance institutions, private-sector partners, and community groups across several African countries.
• Establish effective governance structures while handling risks, dependencies, compliance, and safeguards.
• Facilitate procurement activities, including drafting terms of reference, evaluating bids, and managing vendors.
• Track budgets, schedules, quality, and deliverables, proactively identifying risks and creating mitigation plans.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and support monitoring and evaluation efforts.
• Work alongside technical experts and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project integration.
• Use in-depth understanding of Africa's infrastructure landscape to tailor project approaches as needed.
• Help enhance project management methodologies, tools, and templates through ongoing improvements.
• Contribute to EY Parthenon team growth via training, recruiting, and sharing knowledge.
• Show professionalism and confidence in engaging with diverse stakeholders and management teams, adapting readily to change and communicating work effectively.
• Apply insights and expertise from client engagements to broader business contexts.
• Lead and facilitate infrastructure project development, financial modeling, feasibility assessments, and PPP design and implementation for clients in both the public and private sectors.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, work quality, project scope, and client deliverables. Identify potential engagement risks and barriers, develop mitigation strategies, and adjust plans as required.
• Coordinate closely with various teams to ensure alignment and maintain clear communication throughout projects.
• Assist in pursuing new business, building strong client relationships, understanding needs, and promoting EY's solutions.
• Utilize and expand your network to help partners generate business opportunities and strengthen external relationships.
• Showcase deep technical skills and industry knowledge, staying updated on best practices and regulations.
• Support EY Parthenon's people development by leading or contributing to training, recruitment, and wellness initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement by encouraging feedback, spotting opportunities for enhancement, and sharing expertise and current learning with the team.

To qualify for the role you must have

• MBA and/or professional certification (e.g. PMP, Pr. Eng/Tech , CA, CFA, preferred).
• At least 10 years relevant work experience (consulting experience highly desired)
• Experience in one or more of the following: Strategy Project Management Office, Financial modelling, Capital Project/Programme Management, Capital/ Infrastructure Planning and Delivery Management, Revenue protection and enhancement, experience in delivering infrastructure PPP projects
• Ability to manage strategic and complex infrastructure projects
• Ability to apply analytical and conceptual thinking and provide structureto complex and ambiguous projects
• Effective time management and organisational skills, with ability to work under pressure while meeting the requisite quality delivery
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and work effectively

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