We are seeking a dynamic and experienced **Director to lead our Africa Environmental Planning and Advisory (EPA** ) Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing environmental planning initiatives, providing strategic advisory services, and ensuring sustainable development practices across the region. 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 maintained at all times. KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS: — Demonstrable leadership experience. — 18 years or more experience as an environmental and/or social specialist leading and delivering local and international (Africa) ESIA and/or ESDD consulting assignments. — EAPASA Registration is required or evidence of application in process. Registered Pr. Sci. Nat is recommended. — Project experience across the following sectors: conventional and renewable power generation and transmission, road and rail infrastructure, mining, ports and marine infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, and industrial manufacturing facilities. — Knowledgeable in a wide range of environmental and social sub-disciplines (i.e. air quality, ecological impact, occupational health and safety, resettlement planning, labour practices etc.) — Experience in Sub Sahara Africa (outside of South Africa) and ability to travel. — Strong technical report writing skills, producing professional reports in fluent English. — Strong project management skills. — Comfortable to engage in client-facing business development. — Significant commercial acumen. — Leadership — Collaborate with other P&A team leads. — Input into wider WSP business policies. — Provide team leadership and guidance to the Africa EPA team. This includes the South Africa, Mozambique and Ghana Teams. — Assist with business administration and removal of roadblocks where needed. — Crisis control and management. — Drive and conduct recruitment as required by the team. — The role requires strong interpersonal skills and provision of mentorship and guidance to all team members. Business Development — Tender Go-No-Go decisions. — Be integral to securing significant Africa projects for the EPA Team. — Technical and financial sign off of proposal in accordance with Authority Matrix. Commercial — Responsible for financial performance of EPA team (RSA, Moz, Ghana) and reaching financial targets for EPA Africa. — Manage and interrogate Project Forecasting Tool (PFT) and provide guidance to the team on financial system. — Monitoring work in progress (WIP) and invoicing progress. — Conduct Debt review and follow up on relevant significant debts where required. Technical — Lead / prominent role in delivering local and international (Africa) projects. — Offer technical guidance and support on projects where required. — Maintain professional registration and technical capabilities. — Engagement with Clients and other stakeholders at the senior executive level and providing support and guidance on critical E&S aspects affecting their projects. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: An Honours or higher degree in a relevant environmental and/or social discipline.