Discipline Lead Digital

WSP; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a highly experienced Property & Buildings Digital Lead to drive digital transformation across Africa. You will shape and implement the digital strategy, develop client-facing digital solutions, and enable sustainable growth through technology, data, analytics, BIM, digital twins, automation, and location intelligence.

You will work with business leaders, WSP Global Digital teams, OneIT, Marketing, and clients to identify opportunities, deliver measurable value, and position WSP as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; disciplines include Digital Technology, Engineering, Built Environment, Design, Management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience delivering complex projects in client-facing environments.
• Demonstrated experience in Property & Buildings sector.
• Strong background in digital strategy, transformation, advisory, or digital project delivery.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic problem-solving; able to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and business development capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead Digital Strategy and Governance across Africa for the Property & Buildings line.
• Champion and implement the digital strategy across Africa.
• Develop and maintain annual Digital Business Line Plans aligned with regional/global priorities.
• Drive governance, prioritisation, and performance management of digital initiatives.
• Identify and manage digital, commercial, delivery, technology, and data governance risks.
• Drive Client-Facing Digital Growth and build relationships with key clients and assets owners.
• Lead digital discovery sessions, workshops, and value proposition development.
• Support business development with innovative digital solutions for clients.
• Develop repeatable digital offerings, methodologies, and demonstration environments.
• Enable Digital Delivery Excellence; improve delivery quality across multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote BIM, digital twins, GIS, location intelligence, automation, and advanced data solutions.
• Develop strategies for digital platforms and technology investments; oversee adoption of Autodesk, Bentley, GIS tools.
• Collaborate on AI, data governance, integration, and platform roadmaps; support commercial models and pricing.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Digital strategy

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Digital Technology, Engineering, Built Environment, Design, Management, or related discipline

Postgraduate qualification or advanced degree

Tools

BIM

Digital Twins

GIS / Location Intelligence

Data Analytics

Automation

Agile Delivery

Product Management

Digital Transformation

Job description

WSP: Shaping the Future of Property & Buildings

At WSP, you can access our global scale while contributing to meaningful projects that transform communities across Africa. As one of Africa's leading multidisciplinary professional services consulting firms, we are committed to future-focused innovation, technical excellence, and sustainable development.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and accountability, where talented professionals are empowered to challenge the status quo and create lasting impact for our clients and communities.

We are now seeking an experienced and commercially minded Property & Buildings Digital Lead to drive digital transformation across our Property & Buildings business in Africa.

A Little More About Your Role

As the Property & Buildings Digital Lead, you will provide strategic leadership for digital innovation, technology adoption, and digital service delivery across the Property & Buildings business line. You will be responsible for shaping and implementing the digital strategy, developing client-facing digital solutions, and enabling sustainable growth through technology, data, analytics, BIM, digital twins, automation, and location intelligence.

You will work closely with business leaders, technical specialists, WSP Global Digital teams, OneIT, Marketing & Communications, and our clients to identify opportunities, deliver measurable value, and position WSP as a market leader in digital services across the built environment.

This role requires an individual who combines strategic thinking, technical credibility, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex, multidisciplinary organisation.

Your Impact

You will:

• Lead Digital Strategy and Governance
• Champion and implement the Property & Buildings digital strategy across Africa.
• Develop and maintain annual Digital Business Line Plans aligned with regional and global priorities.
• Drive governance, prioritisation, and performance management of digital initiatives.
• Identify and manage digital, commercial, delivery, technology, and data governance risks.
• Drive Client-Facing Digital Growth
• Build trusted advisor relationships with key clients, asset owners, investors, and operators.
• Lead digital discovery sessions, workshops, and value proposition development.
• Support business development activities and major pursuits by bringing innovative digital solutions to clients.
• Develop repeatable digital offerings, methodologies, proposal content, and demonstration environments.
• Enable Digital Delivery Excellence
• Improve consistency and quality of digital project delivery across multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote adoption of BIM, digital twins, GIS, location intelligence, automation, and advanced data solutions.
• Support implementation and scaling of successful digital tools, technologies, and delivery methodologies.
• Manage Digital Platforms, Data and Technology
• Develop and oversee strategies for digital platforms and technology investments.
• Promote effective utilisation of Autodesk, Bentley, GIS, data analytics, visualisation, and related technologies.
• Collaborate on AI, data governance, integration, and digital platform roadmaps.
• Support commercial models, service packaging, pricing, and value measurement for digital services.
• Develop Capability and Build Communities
• Establish a strong Digital Community of Practice across Property & Buildings Africa.
• Mentor digital champions and future leaders across sectors and disciplines.
• Lead capability development programmes focused on digital literacy, BIM, GIS, automation, data analytics, visualisation, and digital twins.
• Support recruitment and workforce planning aligned with business growth priorities.

We'd Love to Hear from You If You Have

• Essential Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Technology, Engineering, Built Environment, Design, Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience delivering complex projects within client-facing environments.
• Demonstrated experience within the Property & Buildings sector.
• Strong background in digital strategy, digital transformation, digital advisory, technology-enabled consulting, or digital project delivery.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic problem-solving skills.Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and business development capability.
• Preferred Requirements
• Postgraduate qualification or advanced degree in a relevant field.

Professional experience and/or certifications in one or more of the following

• BIM
• Digital Twins
• GIS / Location Intelligence
• Data Analytics
• Automation
• Agile Delivery
• Product Management
• Digital Transformation
• Experience developing digital products, platforms, or scalable advisory solutions.
• Experience in CRM-based pipeline management, client engagement planning, and proposal development.
  

What You'll Bring

You will be recognized for your ability to:

• Develop and implement digital strategies that create measurable business value.
• Build strong client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Translate complex technical concepts into compelling business solutions.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Drive collaboration across diverse teams and geographies.
• Deliver commercial outcomes while maintaining technical excellence.
• Foster innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• Sector Experience

Experience within one or more of the following sectors would be advantageous

• Commercial Property
• Data Centres
• Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
• Logistics & Distribution
• Healthcare
• Education
• Transport Buildings
• Energy & Utilities
• Public Real Estate Portfolios
• Building and Asset Portfolio Management

• Health, Safety and Sustainability

Health and safety

You will be expected to:

Champion our Zero Harm philosophy.
Demonstrate visible leadership in health, safety, environment and quality (SHEQ).
Support risk identification and continuous improvement initiatives.
Promote safe working practices and uphold WSP's values and standards.

Imagine a Better Future with Us

At WSP, you'll be part of a global team of industry-leading professionals delivering projects that make a positive and lasting impact. We offer opportunities to work on complex challenges, develop your career, and contribute to digital innovation across the built environment.

WSP in Africa is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our values and ambition to create a better future.