Job Description

Key Role:

The incumbent in this position will fulfil the role of an Assistant Consultant in the Geochem Team and will be focused on contaminated land and other projects related to geochemistry.

Key Responsibilities

Support on delivery of projects including proposal writing, fieldwork, technical reporting, client engagement, project financial management and Quality Assurance. Projects will largely focus on the Contaminated Land discipline ranging from Phase I and Phase II investigations to remediation. The incumbent may also be involved in a range of broader geoscience projects such as environmental monitoring and geochemical assessments. Engagement and collaboration with colleagues to ensure first-class project delivery to a range of clients. Undertaking of all required project and staff administrative functions in accordance with the company procedures and timetables e.g. project financial reporting and forecasting, invoicing, assisting with the debt management process, expenses and timesheet submissions.

Health and Safety

Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you. Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm. Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Qualifications and Experience Required

BSc (Honours) in geological sciences or related topic. (Geology - UKZN) - Minimum of 1st year chemistry and mathematics/statistics in degree. Valid driver's licence.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

Technical knowledge in geosciences discipline. Critical thinking and reasoning skills. Technical writing and presentation skills. Willingness to travel and balance time between office-based activities and fieldworks. Self-motivated with an ability to work both individually as well as part of a broader team

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can!




WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important - be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.




As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.




Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.