We are recruiting for a Senior Manager Research, Development, and Advisory to manage transformational and strategic projects and initiatives to improve efficiencies and effectiveness in the provision of services as well as to manage knowledge generated by the organization.Key performance areas:Conduct research in Trade and Economics - Output: research reports, recommendations for interventions, business cases, feasibility studies, and stakeholder engagementConducting research in Corridor Assessment and Strategic Analysis - Output: research reports, recommendations for interventions, business cases, feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement reportsConduct research in Passenger Transport Planning and Regulation - Output: integrated passenger transport regulation models, research reports, Market analysis reports, recommended safety interventions.Management of Projects and Programmes - Output: Compliance with recognised project management standards, principles and methodologies, Effective use of project management tools, Approved Project Plans, Work breakdown structure, Business Cases, Projects delivered with set timelines, budget and meeting quality requirements, technical review workshops and sessions with management, Project issues, Communication Plan, stakeholder engagement reports, resource plans, project meeting reports/minutesManagement of knowledge generated by the organisation - Output: knowledge management processes, procedures and systemsManagement of resources and people development - Output: Effective functioning of the Unit, On-time accurate and complete reports, documents and minutes, efficient resource allocation, Quarterly performance assessment reportsQualifications and experience:Degree (NQF 7) in Transportation/Economics/Project ManagementPostgraduate qualification (Ideal)Minimum 10 years' experience in transportation research field and sustainable transportation planning and sectorial projectsMinimum 5 years managerial experience  Technical competenciesCritical and Analytical skillsReporting and business writingPresentation skillsPlanning and organsing skillsTransportation (systems) engineering expertiseTransport regulation, policy and planning expertiseTransport economics, Physical distribution management and supply chain expertiseCross border freight and passenger industry knowledgeTransport geography and trade knowledgeProject management (at Senior Management Level) expertise and experience in program managementResearch design and execution expertiseCertified by recognized Transport Institution and Project Management InstitutionValue creationThought leadershipResult orientedAbility to work under pressure