Mining Winder Operator & Hoist Safety Lead

Level Up - Your Talent Partner; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Africa seeks a Strategic Asset Management Lead to establish and grow its advisory capability within Property & Buildings Advisory Services. You will lead development of strategic advisory solutions covering asset strategy, lifecycle planning, and ISO 55000-aligned systems.

You will build a high-performing advisory team, foster technical excellence, and secure executive-level client relationships, delivering value through asset performance, risk management, and sustainable investment

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: 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 executive-level relationships with key clients and stakeholders; Identify, pursue, and convert strategic advisory opportunities; Lead major bids and proposals; Develop thought leadership and market-facing initiatives; Represent WSP at conferences and client forums.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive advisory

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Asset Management

MBA or MSc (preferred)

Tools

CAFM/IWMS systems

Job description

**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 organisations, becoming a trusted advisor at executive level. You will play a critical role in shaping investment decisions, enhancing asset performance, and enabling organisations 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 organisations manage and optimise 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

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.

**What if you could shape the future of sustainable mining across Africa?**
At WSP, we recognise that great talent comes from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We value potential, ambition, and a willingness to learn, and we'll consider how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities across our business.