DESCRIPTION

Africa50 Mobility is a specialized infrastructure platform launched by Africa50 to develop, finance and operate road and bridge infrastructure assets across Africa.

With a growing pipeline of projects and one operational asset (Senegambia Bridge), Africa50 Mobility supports public sector stakeholders by mobilizing private capital for transport infrastructure, improving service quality and unlocking value through asset recycling. Development and proper maintenance of those assets will provide African governments with a sustainable funding model to support new infrastructure development or improve existing ones.

The Africa50 Mobility platform seeks to accelerate deployment of toll roads by structuring bankable projects and creating a robust pipeline of transport infrastructure assets.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Senior Manager – Systems plays a key technical role within Africa50 Mobility’s portfolio companies and projects. Reporting to the Head of Operations and working closely with the Senior Manager – Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for the design, integration, maintenance and continuous improvement of tolling, telecoms, HV – LV power installations and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
He/she will ensure that Africa50 Mobility’s assets operate with high levels of reliability, cybersecurity and cost efficiency, while meeting concession performance requirements and ESG standards.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Systems Design & Integration

• • Lead the design, integration, and commissioning of tolling, traffic management, communications, and power systems across Africa50 Mobility’s assets.
  • Ensure system interoperability, equipment configuration, and operational readiness in compliance with technical standards.
  • Oversee acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and supervise handover to operations.

Asset Management & Maintenance

• • Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure long-term system reliability.
  • Define lifecycle strategies, coordinate major system upgrades, and manage cybersecurity, software updates, and obsolescence risks.
  • Provide technical input for CAPEX planning and long-term asset funding.

Technical Support & Capacity Building

• • Provide ongoing technical support to operating companies and lead root cause analyses for system issues.
  • Develop reporting frameworks, dashboards, and KPIs for management oversight.
  • Design and deliver training, workshops, and capacity-building programs for operational staff.

Contract & Budget Management

• • Prepare technical scopes, tender documentation, and supervise EPC/O&M contractors.
  • Monitor supplier performance, evaluate contract variations, and support budgeting and investment planning for technical systems.

Compliance & Risk Management

• • Ensure adherence to concession obligations, local regulations, cybersecurity standards, and ESG/HSE frameworks.
  • Conduct technical audits and risk assessments, implementing mitigation measures where needed.

Innovation & Digitalization

• • Drive adoption of advanced digital solutions (smart tolling, IoT monitoring, automated analytics) and recommend technology improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, IT, or Systems Engineering. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience : +10 years in tolling, ITS, or large-scale infrastructure system management, preferably in PPP/concession environments.
• Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary technical teams and build local capacity.
• Project & Contract Management: Experience managing technical contracts, supervising EPC/O&M contractors, and reporting on projects under time and budget constraints.
• Strategic & Innovative Thinking: Proactive in adopting new technologies and aligning technical solutions with strategic objectives.
• Communication & Cross-Cultural Competence: Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills; fluent in English and French (written and spoken).

LOCATION

The position is based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with travel across Africa as required.

APPLICATION

If you are interested in this position, Click here to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.