Infrastructure Strategy Specialist

About the role

The Infrastructure Strategy Specialist will support the Department of Municipality & Transportation in developing, implementing and continuously improving infrastructure strategies, policies and long‑term plans. The role ensures that municipal and transportation investments align with organisational priorities, sustainability goals and government directives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review infrastructure strategies, master plans and long‑term frameworks, aligning them with organisational objectives.
• Conduct research on infrastructure trends, emerging technologies and best practices, and produce strategic studies and reports.
• Assist in capital investment planning, business case development and prioritisation of projects.
• Coordinate with asset management teams to integrate lifecycle data into planning activities.
• Monitor implementation performance, prepare dashboards and present findings to senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5‑7 years of experience in infrastructure or strategic planning within municipal, transportation or public‑sector organisations.
• Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders, including government entities and consultants.
• Familiarity with capital investment planning and asset management principles.

Required skills

• GIS and infrastructure planning systems
• Data analysis and forecasting
• Project management (PMP preferred)
• Strategic planning and performance monitoring