Senior Closure Consultant

3 weeks ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa WSP Global Inc. Full time

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles – we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

Job Description

WSP is committed to a culture driven by safety, quality and continuous improvement. Primarily the role requires support and leadership to the Mine Closure Team. Raise the profile of the team within the mining industry and improve project backlog. Improve ability to deliver quality, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Deliver leading Closure practice consulting services to internal and external clients, in South Africa, Africa and globally.
  2. Deliver complex technical contributions to the Mine Closure practice and develop innovative approaches and techniques.
  3. Mentor and grow the Mine Closure team.
  4. Leadership of transdisciplinary project teams on local, regional and international closure consulting projects, so they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to client and according to international standards.
  5. Coordinating transdisciplinary teams to develop winning proposals and deliver projects.
  6. Work collaboratively with other senior members of the WSP Mining team to implement business growth strategy, develop and maintain relationships with a broad client base.
  7. Consulting and collaborating with other specialists within and external to WSP to provide technical input to specific aspects of closure planning, for example devising closure criteria/measures for waste residue facilities and contaminated land, surface rehabilitation, or treatment of excess mine water make.
  8. Compiling and integrating reports, spreadsheets and drawings into a final product.
  9. Making project decisions and managing junior staff to execute specific tasks.

Health and Safety:

  1. 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.
  2. Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.
  3. Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

Demonstrable closure experience is a must, as well as an entrenched knowledge of the mining sectors in South Africa and Africa, particularly within the field of rehabilitation and closure. Other competencies include:

  1. Ability to lead, guide and mentor high performing teams.
  2. High level communication and presentation skills.
  3. Ability to integrate transdisciplinary specialist disciplines into Mine Closure deliverables.
  4. Strong technical writing capability.
  5. Experience in dealing with clients and acting as the key company representative.

Job Experiences:

  1. 15 years' experience in Mine Closure and environmental management aspects a bonus.
  2. Ability to lead and guide high performing teams.
  3. High level communication and presentation skills.
  4. Experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business growth.
  5. Experience in the mining, manufacturing, oil and gas and energy sectors will be an asset.
  6. Experience in South Africa and other countries in Africa will be an asset.
Qualifications
  1. BTech/BEng/BSc degree in mining/environmental management/engineering; or
  2. Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Quantity Surveying; or
  3. Landscape Architect (BScLArch, BL(Hons) or ML(Prof); or
  4. BSc(Hons) degree (preferably spatial/geographical sciences).
  5. Minimum fifteen years' relevant experience in compilation of mine rehabilitation and closure plans, conducting closure costs/asset retirement obligation assessments, with additional experience in related environmental management aspects a bonus.

Other requirements:

  1. Driver's licence is a prerequisite.
  2. Valid passport and willingness to travel abroad.
Additional Information

What's in it for you?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices in South Africa.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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