Job Description

Company Description

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!


Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us.


WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa, and the largest environmental consulting firm globally. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders who share our guiding principles - we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future-focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration; we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

The role will be a consultant within the air quality and climate change team based in our Johannesburg or Durban office, although working on projects nationally. The role will predominantly focus on dispersion modelling, although support in other air quality and climate change services, such as air quality monitoring, will also be required from time to time.


WSP Africa also runs projects outside of South Africa, presenting travelling opportunities and access to a diverse range of air quality projects. From a global perspective, WSP Africa collaborates closely with our Australian, Canadian, Middle East and UK Businesses, presenting unique opportunities to our local Air Quality team.


Key Responsibilities:

Compile emission inventories, inclusive of greenhouse gas inventories. Dispersion modelling (AERMOD, CALPUFF). Compile Atmospheric Impact Reports, Air Quality Impact Assessments and Air Quality Management Plans. Support Atmospheric Emission License applications and renewals. Compile Annual Reports and undertake NAEIS submissions. Prepare for and undertake fieldwork, inclusive of dust fallout, meteorological and particulate monitoring, passive sampling, active sampling, acoustic monitoring and Leak Detection and Repair. Processing, formatting, and analysis of ambient air quality monitoring data. Compile ambient air quality monitoring reports and environmental acoustic monitoring reports. Support projects managers to ensure effective delivery of air quality projects. Meet all health and safety requirements, as required by WSP and clients. Support the broader WSP Earth & Environment business, as required.

Health and Safety:

Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision, and policies by influencing those around you. Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm. Embracing, displaying, and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is always maintained.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3-years' experience in air quality consulting, with a strong focus on emission inventories and dispersion modelling. Minimum 3-year relevant degree, with Honours or Masters

Key Competencies and generic skills:

Knowledge of the South African environmental/air quality legislation Technical report writing skills including the ability to produce professional reports in fluent English Computer literate, inclusive of a strong understanding of the Microsoft software suite Background in climate change advantageous

Additional Information

What's in it for you?


What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can!


WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important - be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.


As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.


Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.