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.

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.

Please refer the Job description for details