Discipline Lead Closure

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:Deliver leading Closure practice consulting services to internal and external clients, in South Africa, Africa and globally.Deliver complex technical contributions to the Mine Closure practice and develop innovative approaches and techniques.Mentor and grow the Mine Closure team.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.Coordinating transdisciplinary teams to develop winning proposals and deliver projects.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.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.Compiling and integrating reports, spreadsheets and drawings into a final product; andMaking project decisions and managing junior staff to execute specific tasks.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 youContributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero HarmEmbracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all timesKey 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:Ability to lead. guide and mentor high performing teams.High level communication and presentation skills.Ability to integrate transdisciplinary specialist disciplines into Mine Closure deliverables.Strong technical writing capability.Experience in dealing with clients and acting as the key company representative.Job Experiences:15 years’ experience in Mine Closure and environmental management aspects a bonus.Ability to lead and guide high performing teams.High level communication and presentation skills.Experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business growth.Experience in the mining, manufacturing, oil and gas and energy sectors will be an asset.Experience in South Africa and other countries in Africa will be an asset.