Mining Safety Lead — Epcm Projects & Mhsa Compliance

Keystone Project Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

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Competitive pay

Medical cover

Generous annual leave

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Job summary

WSP Africa is seeking a Strategic Asset Management Lead to establish and grow its advisory capability within Property & Buildings. You will lead development of strategic advisory solutions, focusing on asset strategy, lifecycle planning, and governance across Africa.

You will work with asset owners, investors, and infrastructure organizations to enhance asset performance and drive long‑term value, while mentoring a high‑performing advisory team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 governance, quality assurance, and technical excellence frameworks across the service line.
• Lead advisory engagements relating to SAMPs, Asset Management Policies and Frameworks, and Maturity Assessments.
• Portfolio optimization, lifecycle planning, and long‑term capital investment planning.
• Manage major bids, proposals, and pursuits and develop thought leadership.

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**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 maximize the value, performance, reliability, and sustainability of their physical assets. You will lead the development and delivery of strategic advisory solutions covering asset strategy, portfolio optimization, lifecycle planning, operational readiness, maintenance strategy, asset intelligence, risk management, and ISO 55000‑aligned management systems.
In this role, you will work closely with asset owners, investors, operators, government entities, and infrastructure organizations, becoming a trusted advisor at executive level. You will play a critical role in shaping investment decisions, enhancing asset performance, and enabling organizations to achieve long‑term value from their asset portfolios.
You will also be responsible for implementing the Strategic Asset Management service line within WSP's Advisory Services roadmap, growing a sustainable portfolio of consulting engagements, and developing integrated solutions with our Sustainability, Digital, Asset Intelligence, and Transaction Advisory teams.
Your leadership will extend beyond project delivery. You will build and mentor a high‑performing advisory team, foster technical excellence and innovation, and help position WSP as the preferred Strategic Asset Management advisor across Africa.
Trust, collaboration, and innovation are at the heart of our business. Your technical expertise, commercial acumen, and ability to build meaningful client relationships will be instrumental in driving the continued growth and success of this capability.
Join us at WSP and help redefine how organizations manage and optimize their assets for generations to come.
**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.
Strategic Advisory & Technical Leadership
**Lead advisory engagements relating to:**
Strategic Asset Management Plans (SAMPs)
Asset Management Policies and Frameworks
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 and maintain executive‑level relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
Identify, pursue, and convert strategic advisory opportunities.
Lead major bids, proposals, and pursuits.
Develop thought leadership content and market‑facing initiatives.
Represent WSP at conferences, industry events, and client forums.
Generate opportunities that support wider multidisciplinary project delivery across the business.
Project Leadership & Delivery
Act as Project Director on major advisory commissions.
Provide executive oversight across strategic asset management engagements.
Ensure projects achieve quality, commercial, schedule, and client satisfaction objectives.
Develop innovative solutions that improve asset value, reliability, performance, and resilience.
Manage project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Ensure profitable and sustainable project delivery across the portfolio.
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
Public Real Estate Portfolios
People Leadership
Build and lead a high‑performing Strategic Asset Management team.
Mentor, coach, and develop future technical leaders.
Establish communities of practice and capability development initiatives.
Drive recruitment, succession planning, and talent development.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Encourage knowledge sharing across the broader WSP business.
**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, optimization, and performance management.
• Capital investment planning and prioritization.
• 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.
• Organizational 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 organizations manage, optimize, 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.
**What’s in it for you?**
**Why join WSP?**
• Competitive pay
• Standard benefits including first‑class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
• Friendly and inclusive culture that respects and maximizes the contributions individuals can bring to WSP.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.**
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