Team leader - Urban planning / financing expert for municipalities

Country

South Africa

Project title

Bridging inequalities through greener municipalities

Position

Team leader

Objectives

To help the four selected municipalities, in the provinces: Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal to transition toward inclusive, low-carbon and climate-resilient service delivery systems that improve equitable access to essential services, create green livelihood opportunities, and contribute to South Africa’s just transition and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

§  To enhance the performance/effectiveness and resilience of municipalities

§  To facilitate green investments in municipalities

§  To increase inclusive and gender-sensitive resilience and response capacity to Climate Change enhanced by community civic engagement and awareness on green social and economic benefits and opportunities

Profile of the expert

§  Master’s degree in engineering, or related fields or bachelor’s degree with an additional 5-year general professional work experience in the related fields.

§  A minimum of 10 years of general professional experience, acquired after the qualification, in Urban planning and similar fields.

§  At least 2 Team Leader experiences of a minimum duration of one year, in EU-funded projects or in international development partner-financed projects.

§  At least 6 years’ experience in strategic planning and/or financing for municipalities in middle-income countries that are similar to South Africa.

§  Proven knowledge of the South African Local Government sector and Environmental Affairs legislation.

§  An accredited certificate in project management is an advantage.

§  Proven experience in public sector management in a management position would be considered an advantage.

Number of working days

TBD (expected 880)

Language

English

Project start

October 2026