Accounts & Vat Specialist: Reconciliations, Payroll & Fixed Assets

Hlb Barnett Chown Inc; South Africa; Hybride; ZAR 1 800 000 - 2 400 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WSP Africa is seeking a Strategic Asset Management Lead to establish and grow our advisory capability within the Property & Buildings practice across Africa. You will shape asset strategies, enhance governance, and deliver market-leading services to maximise value, reliability, and sustainability of physical assets.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, develop methodologies, drive ISO 55000 readiness, and pursue major bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related built-environment field.
• 10+ years of senior asset management or advisory experience.
• Proven leadership and client relationship development in consulting.
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle principles and governance.
• Experience delivering strategic asset management advisory services.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development and growth of the Strategic Asset Management advisory service line.
• Develop methodologies, tools, frameworks, and service offerings.
• Establish a market-leading SMA proposition aligned with global capabilities.
• Drive ISO 55000 readiness and best practices.
• Lead advisory engagements and ensure client satisfaction; win major bids.

Connaissances

Executive-level advisory

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Built Environment / Facilities Management

Outils

ISO 55000 familiarity

CAFMS/IWMS knowledge

Asset data analytics

Description du poste

Strategic Asset Management Lead – WSP Africa

What if you could shape the future of infrastructure and asset performance across Africa? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to solve complex challenges, work alongside exceptional talent, and create lasting value for clients, communities, and the built environment.

As one of Africa's most diverse consulting firms, we are guided by principles that define who we are: we value our people and our reputation, we are locally dedicated with international scale, we challenge the status quo, we foster collaboration in everything we do, and we hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

A little more about your role. As the Strategic Asset Management Lead, you will be responsible for establishing, leading, and growing WSP Africa's Strategic Asset Management Advisory capability within our Property & Buildings Advisory Services practice. This is a unique opportunity to build a market‑leading advisory service focused on helping clients maximise the value, performance, reliability, and sustainability of their physical assets.

Responsibilities will include:

• Service Line Leadership – Lead the development and growth of WSP Africa's Strategic Asset Management service line.
• Develop and maintain advisory methodologies, tools, frameworks, and service offerings.
• Establish a market‑leading Strategic Asset Management proposition aligned with global WSP capabilities.
• Drive implementation of ISO 55000 asset management principles and best practices.
• Develop integrated advisory offerings across Sustainability, Digital, Asset Intelligence, and Transaction Advisory services.
• Establish governance, quality assurance, and technical excellence frameworks across the service line.
• Lead advisory engagements relating to SAMPs, Asset Management Policies, Asset Management Maturity Assessments, Portfolio Optimization, Asset Lifecycle Planning, Long‑Term Capital Investment Planning, Maintenance Strategy Development, Operational Readiness and Asset Handover, Asset Performance Benchmarking, Asset Risk and Resilience Planning, Asset Intelligence and Data Strategy, Facility Management and Operating Model Advisory, ISO 55000 Readiness and Certification Support, Asset Governance and Organizational Transformation Programs.
• Business Development & Work Winning – Develop and execute the Strategic Asset Management growth strategy, build executive‑level relationships, identify, pursue, and convert strategic advisory opportunities, lead major bids and proposals, develop thought leadership content, represent WSP at conferences and client forums.
• Project Leadership & Delivery – Act as Project Director on major advisory commissions, provide executive oversight, ensure quality, commercial, schedule, and client satisfaction, manage project governance, risk, and stakeholder engagement, deliver profitable and sustainable project delivery.

Sector Focus – Deliver strategic solutions for clients across Commercial Property, Data Centres, Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities, Logistics & Distribution Facilities, Healthcare, Education, Transport Infrastructure Buildings, Energy & Utilities, and Public Real Estate Portfolios.

People Leadership – Build and lead a high‑performing Strategic Asset Management team, mentor and develop future technical leaders, establish communities of practice, drive recruitment, succession planning, and talent development, foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.

Essential Qualifications & Experience – Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Facilities Management, Built Environment, or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience. Proven leadership experience within strategic asset management, infrastructure, or property advisory. Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management principles and best practices. Demonstrated experience developing and delivering strategic asset management advisory services. Track record of building client relationships and winning consulting work.

Preferred Qualifications – MBA, MSc, or equivalent postgraduate qualification. Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA). Institute of Asset Management (IAM) qualifications. ISO 55000 Lead Implementer or Auditor certification. Professional registration with a relevant professional institution.

Technical Expertise – Advanced understanding of ISO 55000 asset management principles and frameworks. Strategic Asset Management Planning (SAMP) development. Asset lifecycle planning, optimisation, and performance management. Capital investment planning and prioritisation. Asset risk and resilience management. Asset maturity assessments and benchmarking. Asset governance and management system development. Asset intelligence, information management, and performance analytics. Knowledge of digital asset technologies, CAFM/IWMS systems, and smart asset concepts.

Consulting & Leadership Capability – Executive‑level advisory and stakeholder engagement. Strategic analysis and business case development. Advisory methodology design and implementation. Organisational transformation and change management. Proposal development and work‑winning leadership. Commercial management and strategic relationship building. Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Personal Attributes – Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness. Passionate about delivering value and improving asset outcomes. Highly collaborative and relationship‑driven. Results‑oriented with a proactive approach to problem‑solving. Committed to continuous learning and innovation. Motivated to develop people and build successful teams.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Help shape how organisations manage, optimise, and future‑prove their most critical assets. Work with industry leaders, influence strategic investment decisions, and build a legacy that improves infrastructure performance across Africa.