Project Finance and Infrastructure Senior Manager Jobs at KPMG South Africa in Johannesburg, Gauteng

KPMG South Africa company opens jobs for Project Finance and Infrastructure Senior Manager positions in the Gauteng region. The type of work we provide is Full-time.

The criteria for the employees we need are having Finance and Sales skills with Mid-Senior level experience, as well as employees who are honest, disciplined and responsible.

The estimated salary offered by this company is quite competitive around R 6 000 - R 10 000 (per month). However, the salary can go up or down depending on the company that decides it.

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Job Information

Job Description

Job Title/position

Senior Manager

Number Of Positions

Function and Business Unit: FRM Other

Project Finance and Infrastructure: Johannesburg Office

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job

KPMG South Africa is a multinational firm with an ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm in the world.

The Project Finance and Infrastructure Unit work with the Development Finance Institutions, Multilateral Institutions, Government Entities and Private Sector to deliver on infrastructure projects. Our service offerings include Economics, Policy, and Strategy; Transaction Services; and Major Projects Advisory.

Infrastructure is the foundation of civilization and demand for infrastructure is rising with the accelerating pace of globalization and urbanization. The infrastructure gap in South Africa constrains economic growth and leaves the most vulnerable without access to basic services. Our team adds value to our clients on their major infrastructure projects by helping them understand and manage risks associated with their projects. Our approach is a unique offering and can be tailored to meet our client’s needs. The team provides project leadership and support throughout the project lifecycle. Our services are integrated from the strategy through to operations, and promote significantly increased transparency to project owners, developers, contractors, and investors.

This role is geared for those with in-depth experience in construction/infrastructure, project management and/or transaction advisory from business case development and feasibility studies, through construction procurement, project financing and project delivery.

This individual will be part of the team leading our practice in the delivery of high-quality services to top tier public and private sector clients by bringing his/her advisory expertise to the team. He/she will be responsible for assisting with delivery on major capital/infrastructure projects, including those for government, private sector, and development partners. Infrastructure sub-sectors include transport, mining, power and utilities, oil and gas, construction, and social infrastructure (Health and Education)

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will assist the Unit’s leadership team in day-to-day engagement management on specific projects and will:

• Assist the Associate Directors and Partner in delivering services to our various clients in the infrastructure sector.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to junior team members.
• Review the work of junior members of the team and provide training where necessary.
• Develop and present client materials including status reports, project reports and presentations.
• Actively participate in the hands-on delivery of projects and programmes which may include project and programme monitoring, review of budget/schedule and governance setup, programme design and development; benefits and quality management; stakeholder management; portfolio management; programme and project planning including milestone management; and risk and issue management.
• Preparation of proposals to target clients and support in business development efforts.
• Maintain relationships with key client contacts.
• Work individually and with different teams of the firm to improve our profile in the infrastructure sector market (through involvement in industry groups, thought leadership, speaking engagements).
• Establish and develop network of stakeholders in the infrastructure sector (authorities, regulators, financial

Skills And Attributes Required For The Role

• High level of drive and resilience.
• High level of attention to detail and a desire to drive quality.
• Strong organisation skills: a self-starter with initiative, ability to foster innovation and a common-sense approach to problem solving.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Ability to multi-task and reprioritise tasks as and when required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Very good business writing skills, numerical skills, communication, and interpretation skills.
• Executes excellent “first review” skills.
• Business development skills.
• Client liaison with strong relationship management skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Analytical thinker and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent ability to compile PowerPoint decks and able to present with confidence and passion.
• The ability to build collaborative relationships with good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to colleagues with differing levels of expertise and skills while championing inclusion and diversity.
• The ability to adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands.
• Ability to coach and guide junior staff to perform their responsibilities and well as provide fair feedback on their performance including sound conflict resolution skills
• Good analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communications skills.

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Undergraduate degree / National Diploma in either engineering, built environment sciences, commerce, accounting, economics, development economics, finance, social science, business administration, or management or equivalent.
• Postgraduate degree: MBA is advantageous.
• PRINCE2 or PMBOK accreditation advantageous.
• 8-12 years’ experience in managing infrastructure and capital projects in any of the major infrastructure sectors.
• Strong Report writing skills and strong Microsoft Excel/Data Analysis skills.
• Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery off competing priorities to meet targets and objectives

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Undergraduate degree / National Diploma in either engineering, built environment sciences, commerce, accounting, economics, development economics, finance, social science, business administration, or management or equivalent.
• Postgraduate degree: MBA is advantageous.
• PRINCE2 or PMBOK accreditation advantageous.
• 8-12 years’ experience in managing infrastructure and capital projects in any of the major infrastructure sectors.
• Strong Report writing skills and strong Microsoft Excel/Data Analysis skills.

Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery off competing priorities to meet targets and objectives

Benefit

• Comfortable environment
• Taught when starting work
• Salary bonus if there is overtime