Technical Director, Water Treatment

This is more than just a leadership role — it is a strategic mandate .

You will play a key role in advancing the importance of Mine Water within WSP’s broader Africa Water agenda , helping to shape sustainable water solutions in one of the most technically demanding and environmentally significant sectors.

This role sits at the intersection of:

• Innovation
• Sustainability
• Complex engineering challenges

• Business growth and influence

— Shape and influence the water strategy at a regional and enterprise level

— Creating and responding to business opportunities that includes the identification of key clients and building and maintain relationships with these clients

— Build a platform to leverage public-sector experience in a commercially impactful environment

— Meaningfully engagement with government, regulators, and key public-sector stakeholders

— Build the revenue funnel and support growth within the Mine Water team

— Drive innovation in treatment processes, sustainability, energy efficiency, and resource recovery

— Stay current with emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and industry trends

— Provide thought leadership, advisory influence, and collaboration across disciplines

— Provide engineering guidance on water and wastewater treatment technologies (e.g., biological treatment, membrane systems, advanced oxidation, sludge and brine handling) integrating multidisciplinary teams to deliver turnkey solutions to clients

— Delivery of water engineering scope on multidisciplinary projects, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule targets are met

— Ensure all work complies with applicable local and international standards, regulations, and WSP quality management systems

— Work across all business units to deliver water services to all sectors in South Africa, Africa and globally

— Mentor and coach mid-level and senior team members in relation to all elements of their development including professional registration

— Build and maintain an appropriate network with industry, academia, government and consultants (service providers) to provide business intelligence to the group

— Contribute to the annual business strategy for the Water Group

— 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.

— B. Eng Chemical engineering

— Masters in Water Utilization will be an advantage

— Professional Registered Engineer at Engineering Council of South Africa

— > 20 year's work experience in water engineering

— > 10 years consulting experience

— Advanced ability to engage, influence, and build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, government bodies, and industry stakeholders

— Skilled in managing high-value client accounts and developing long-term partnerships

— Strong external networking capability across industry and the public sector

— Deep knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies

— Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance across multidisciplinary teams

— Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding and fast-paced consulting environment

— A well-developed understanding of the competencies of the participating disciplines within WSP’s water and environmental group and associated operational networks

— Project build-up and role-out

— Well-developed communication and networking skills

— Leadership in the engineering discipline contributing to the delivery of high-quality integrated products

— Client focus is on expanding opportunities with key clients and developing significant new business opportunities, working closely with strategic advisors in business strategy and direction

— Implements new technical service offerings, develops multi-disciplinary solutions for large and complex projects

— Strong technical report writing skills, producing professional reports in fluent English.