Associate Director/ Director - Sandton - HKA Global

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation and dispute resolution. We provide specialist services, including Expert, Claims, and Advisory services for the capital projects and infrastructure sector, Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages, and Cybersecurity and Privacy Services.

We continue to invest in our South African region, focusing on the development and growth of our team. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we strive to provide an inclusive culture that fosters meaningful relationships and open communication.

Key Aspects:

• A collaborative culture focused on growing our claims and disputes practice.
• The opportunity to work with internationally recognised Quantum and Delay Experts.
• Professional development opportunities through complex projects and cases.

The Opportunity

We excel in South Africa due to our reputation for quality strategic quantum and contractual advice and Expert Witness services. As a result, we are seeking an experienced quantum professional to join our team in Johannesburg.

We offer career advancement and mentoring opportunities, supporting your long-term career goals and developing individuals interested in becoming Expert Witnesses.

Required Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in working on quantum and contractual claims within the construction industry is essential.

You will also:

• Have demonstrable experience of working on quantum and contractual claims.
• Hold a relevant construction degree, such as Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, along with a secondary construction legal qualification, plus professional memberships commensurate with the specialisation.
• Be able to deliver quantum reports from determining causality to report writing.
• Demonstrate understanding of contract forms and quantum principles, with excellent client-facing communication skills.
• Have experience leading teams and projects, with a passion for mentoring junior staff members.

What We Offer:

We prioritise creating an inclusive and collaborative culture, providing opportunities for growth and development. Our Global Recruitment team offers an authentic candidate experience, aiming to give candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.

We have a thriving ED&I committee, committed to improving our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy.