Property & Buildings Digital Transformation Lead

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

Job summary

WSP in Africa is seeking a Property & Buildings Digital Lead to drive digital transformation across the Property & Buildings business. You will shape digital strategy, develop client-facing digital solutions, and enable sustainable growth using BIM, data, and analytics.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, WSP Global Digital, OneIT, and clients to deliver measurable value and position WSP as a market leader in digital services across the built environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital strategies that create measurable business value.
• Build and nurture client relationships to 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 to deliver outcomes.
• Deliver commercial value while maintaining technical excellence.

Skills

Digital Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Digital Transformation

Client Engagement

BIM / Digital Twins

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Technology or related

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley

GIS

Data Analytics

Job description

WSP in Africa is seeking a Property & Buildings Digital Lead to drive digital transformation across the Property & Buildings business. You will shape digital strategy, develop client-facing digital solutions, and enable sustainable growth using BIM, data, and analytics.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, WSP Global Digital, OneIT, and clients to deliver measurable value and position WSP as a market leader in digital services across the built environment.