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Lead Project Economist

Ntu International a/S

Ntu International a/S

Pretoria, South Africa · Johannesburg, South Africa
Posted on Mar 8, 2026

NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for the implementation of the EIB funded project called: JETP South Africa Transnet Decarbonisation Framework Loan and is searching for experts to support the core team during the implementation of this project.

Location: South Africa.

Duration: Q3 2026.

Non-Key Expert: Lead Project Economist

☝️ Minimum Qualifications and skills:

  • University degree in Economics or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in oral and written English language.

☝️ Minimum General & Specific professional experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in transport projects economics, of which at least 3 years preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Working experience in South Africa is an added advantage.
  • Involvement in a minimum of 2 preparatory studies (feasibility studies, detailed design, tender documentation) related to transport infrastructure projects in the past 10 years.
  • Involvement in a minimum of 1 transport project preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa, financed by EU, EIB or other IFI’s in the past 10 years.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to recruitment@ntu.eu. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.