Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced

Director to lead our Africa Environmental Planning and Advisory (EPA

) Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing environmental planning initiatives, providing strategic advisory services, and ensuring sustainable development practices across the region.



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.



KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:





-- Demonstrable leadership experience.


-- 18 years or more experience as an environmental and/or social specialist leading and delivering local and international (Africa) ESIA and/or ESDD consulting assignments.


-- EAPASA Registration is required or evidence of application in process. Registered Pr. Sci. Nat is recommended.


-- Project experience across the following sectors: conventional and renewable power generation and transmission, road and rail infrastructure, mining, ports and marine infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, and industrial manufacturing facilities.


-- Knowledgeable in a wide range of environmental and social sub-disciplines (i.e. air quality, ecological impact, occupational health and safety, resettlement planning, labour practices etc.)


-- Experience in Sub Sahara Africa (outside of South Africa) and ability to travel.


-- Strong technical report writing skills, producing professional reports in fluent English.


-- Strong project management skills.


-- Comfortable to engage in client-facing business development.


-- Significant commercial acumen.



-- Leadership


-- Collaborate with other P&A team leads.


-- Input into wider WSP business policies.


-- Provide team leadership and guidance to the Africa EPA team. This includes the South Africa, Mozambique and Ghana Teams.




-- Assist with business administration and removal of roadblocks where needed.


-- Crisis control and management.


-- Drive and conduct recruitment as required by the team.


-- The role requires strong interpersonal skills and provision of mentorship and guidance to all team members.


Business Development


-- Tender Go-No-Go decisions.


-- Be integral to securing significant Africa projects for the EPA Team.


-- Technical and financial sign off of proposal in accordance with Authority Matrix.


Commercial


-- Responsible for financial performance of EPA team (RSA, Moz, Ghana) and reaching financial targets for EPA Africa.


-- Manage and interrogate Project Forecasting Tool (PFT) and provide guidance to the team on financial system.


-- Monitoring work in progress (WIP) and invoicing progress.


-- Conduct Debt review and follow up on relevant significant debts where required.


Technical


-- Lead / prominent role in delivering local and international (Africa) projects.


-- Offer technical guidance and support on projects where required.


-- Maintain professional registration and technical capabilities.


-- Engagement with Clients and other stakeholders at the senior executive level and providing support and guidance on critical E&S aspects affecting their projects.



QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:





An Honours or higher degree in a relevant environmental and/or social discipline.