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Guiding Principles of Role:

• To support the MD Earth and Environment and the Global Director of Mining working toward an overarching Africa Mining Strategy, the Director of Mining is accountable for the strategic direction and operational delivery of Mining in Africa.
• Within a devolved and empowered leadership model, Director of Mining will be granted autonomy to make appropriate decisions to meet market and business needs, working closely with other Global Mining Leads, Managing Directors and Executive Committee members.

Key Competencies:

The key competencies in this role is that the person needs to be a crediable mining person with an industry profile who understands the clients needs and has the ability to match these with technically competant solutions.

• Understand the Mining Market – have a good knowledge of the Africa mining market as well as understand the commodity cycles. Can use this information to align with Global and regional mining companis strategies so as to lead the Africa mining buiness.
• Clients – be well know by mining clients through exisiting relationships and able to engage with their leadership so as to determine appropriate strategies to support their requirements.  Be aware and collaborate with the Global Mining client programme.
• Technical compentancies – Understand the full mining cycle and how WSP can assist in the full mine life cycle.
• Leadership – acknowledged leader in mining with a positive external market profile. Demonstrates the desire to constantly improve, motivate and encourage others; lead and implement change programmes; inspiring colleagues and drives an innovative and supportive culture.  Acts as a catalyst for change.
• Financial/Commercial Acumen – Undestand how to develop competant winning proposal that match the clintes needs and be prepared to walk away from proposals/client if they done match the companies strategic Green Transition, technical excellence or create a potential reputational risk.  Needs a thorough undertanding of financial metrics and commercial principles that drive profitability of Mining projects.
• People leadership – have the ability to encourage and hire mining talent so as to have a successful mining consultancy team.
• Innovation and Technical excellence  – aligning with global best pratices via Mining PAN’s, researching and developing new engineering, modelling and delivery techniques; challenges the status quo.
• Quality control – follows the rgional and Global quality control systems randing from ISO to internal standards and approvals associate with tailings reviews, dam break analysis and ore evaluation assessments.
• Communication - demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and uses own knowledge and experience to support and coach others as required.  Actively champions sharing knowledge, ideas and intelligence.  Strong presentation skills, able to lead and facilitate workshops, training sessions and one to one learning.  Influential and persuasive internally and externally; encourages open dialogue and feedback within the Africa business.
• Team leadership and player - works collaboratively and consultatively; leads and develops a culture of team working across the Africa entities, UK businesses as well as the Global Mining Business.
• Externally facing – maintains high level external market profile through continuous engagement and thought leadership articles.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc Eng / BEng / BTech / BSc (Hons)/ Relevant bachelor’s qualification (Hons); Advanced Tertiary Qualification advantageous (e.g. Masters, PhD)
• Registration: Professional Registration dependent on stream (e.g ECSA, EAPSA, PMP)                   
• Typically 15+ years’ experience; Including 8+ years Leadership & 8+ years relevant stream experience 

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical advisory services for Solar PV, Wind Energy, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and Energy Yield Assessments for solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid systems.
• Prepare functional designs, specifications, and tender documents for Renewable Energy projects according to internationally accepted standards. This work is done for clients in Southern Africa and internationally under the supervision of a senior engineer.
• Prepare reports and drawings to meet stakeholder requirements under the supervision of a senior engineer.
• Manage small to medium multi-disciplinary engineering projects, including basic project management tasks.
• Attend meetings with project stakeholders and prepare meeting minutes.
• Conduct site audits and contribute to Project Scoping.
• Provide project engineering support during the execution phase of renewable energy projects, including responding to technical queries, conducting factory inspections and material testing, and monitoring construction progress on-site.
• Prepare proposals for consultancy services.

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior 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

• BSc Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) Degree (a Masters in Renewable Energy and/or Green Hydrogen is preferred).  
• 0-2 years’ experience on Solar PV technology with experience in Wind Technology, and BESS considered a plus. Mix of South African experience (REIPPP) and regional overseas experience is also preferred.
• Knowledge and field expertise regarding solar PV technologies including emerging technologies and the international solar PV market.
• Technical advisory experience towards investors, project developers and banks is beneficial
• Knowledge of various solar PV applications (utility scale, ground mounted, building mounted, fixed tilt, single axis and multi axis tracking).
• International solar PV project development and delivery experience (preferred but not required).
• Experience covering a range of renewable energy plant lifecycle delivery (including feasibility and development engineering, construction monitoring, witnessing testing and commissioning activities, and operational monitoring / inspections). (preferred but not required).
• Knowledge of solar PV plant designs, Energy Yield Assessment, layouts and connection interfaces. (preferred but not required).
• ECSA registration as a Candidate is required; however preference is given to candidates that are already Professional registered with ECSA.

Key Competencies and Generic skills:

• 0 - 2 years’ experience in Solar PV Projects
• Ability to work within a team of engineers
• Good communication skills
• Good technical report writing skills
• Ability to manage time, quality and effort in order to deliver a quality product within time and cost constraints
• Ability to coordinate and manage projects
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be able to function independently
• Willingness to learn from subject matter experts

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Able to perform AutoCAD Civil 3D design and modelling of the following, for large scale infrastructure projects;
• Complex site earthworks modelling
• Wet utilities (sewer, water, stormwater) – Bulk services and on-site services
• Dry utilities – Bulk services and on-site services
• Corridor modelling, including intersections, roundabouts and interchanges.  Rail corridor modelling will be a plus.
• Team player and able to function within a highly motivated team.  Must be willing to work an alternative start/end times for an 8-hour-workday in order to achieve a 4 hour overlap with Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4).

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

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in design of roads and civil services infrastructure.  Rail experience will be a plus.
• Highly competent with civil engineering design using Autodesk Civil 3D software
• EE candidate preferred.

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Job Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and detail oriented BIM modeller to join our ELV and C&I team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in translating engineering designs into accurate and detailed BIM models for our projects.
• Create and maintain 3D models of Electrical, ELV and Control & Instrumentation systems. (Experience in other services such as Mechanical, Wet Services, Fire Services and Medical Gas Services will be advantageous).
• Collaborate with engineers and other stakeholders to ensure accurate representation of system components.
• Implement design changes and updates to BIM models as per project requirements .
• Coordinate with the project team to ensure BIM models align with project timelines and specifications.
• Conduct clash detection and resolve coordination issues with various services (HVAC, Fire, Civil, Wet Services, Structural elements, etc.)
• Stay updated on industry standards and best practices for BIM modelling in Electrical, ELV and Control & Instrumentation.
• Attention to detail and the ability to perform and understand multi service co-ordination is critical.
• Site meetings during construction with engineers and contractors for the updating of designs and models.
• Innovation for BIM purposes and internal operational developments (indication of innovative ideas that is submitted with CV would be advantageous). 
• Development of BIM families.

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:

• Must be willing to support the team in which they work.
• Keen interest and positive attitude in engineering design, while taking ownership and being proactive in the working environment
• Possess initiative and good interpersonal skills
• Must be a team player and be able to work independently on challenging projects that may have tight timelines.
• Accuracy – Attention to detail and correctness of drawings
• Committed to delivering excellent levels of service
• Good communicator
• Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in the consulting and building industry.
• Good knowledge and experience with Electrical & Electronic systems and their design according to SANS standards.
• Understanding of equipment and service co-ordination of multidisciplinary services.
• Specification of equipment and detailing thereof.
• Ability to co-ordinate with other services (i.e. Mechanical, Structures, Fire, Wet Services, Architectural (internal and external) etc.)
• Experience an array of Autodesk products (Revit is essential) and a minimum of 2-4 years’ experience with BIM.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high quality professional advice
• Identify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problems
• Act as a technical resource as well as Project Manager as and when required
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget
• Train and supervise the development of staff
• Manage clients and maintain client satisfaction
• Prepare tender proposals
• Maintain corporate knowledge of financial and management requirements
• Develop alternative professional solutions to be competitive in the market and be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology
• Technical and financial management of projects
• Assist the Functional Group with obtaining and maintaining the required resources and the technical know-how to undertake relevant projects
• Undertake assessments, analysis and design 
• Take an active interest in continuously enhancing self and group knowledge and to be familiar with the majority of relevant software that WSP utilises
• Strictly adhere to WSP quality standards and HSE procedures
• Perform monthly financial reporting tasks as required by line manager
• Input into the project budgets and project finance
• Building WSP reputation locally, nationally and internationally as a leading consultant with a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, quality and project delivery
• Building strong and sustainable relationships with existing or new clients
• When required, providing project governance, at project director level, to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality.
• Supporting our regional management team in South Africa to provide leadership to employees to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development.

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

• Minimum BSc or BEng degree from accredited university.
• Post graduate qualification in Structural Engineering is desirable.
• Minimum 15 years of practical experience bridges and civil structures
• PrEng registration with ECSA mandatory
• Registration ad Bridge Inspector

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting with relevant structural Designs, based on client requirements and specifications.
• Assisting with engineering calculation software and analysis
• Assisting with site monitoring and visiting sites as required
• Researching and driving technological innovation through Building Information Management (BIM)

Qualifications

• Minimum BEng / BSc Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• ECSA candidate advantageous or in the process of applying to be a candidate
• 0-3 years work related experience in the field of structural engineering design is an advantage

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support in the compiling of relevant engineering calculations, tenders, project proposals, detailed design and drawings.
• Support on compiling detailed designs, drawings, and construction monitoring which includes working on site as required
• Assist with designs of Lighting Systems, LV electrical building services; MV electrical bulk site services; Single Line diagrams, MV/LV Reticulation, Generators, CCTV, Building Management Systems, Access control, Audio Visual,
• Liaising with other engineering departments to ensure coordinated solutions.
• Ensure compliance to company ISO9001 requirements at all times.
• Maintain quality standards in the engineering and drawing office when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum BEng / BSc in Electrical Engineering
• ECSA candidate advantageous or in the process of applying to be a candidate
• 0-3 years work related experience in the field of electrical engineering design is an advantage