Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with conducting baseline aquatic/wetland/terrestrial ecosystem studies to inform biodiversity impact assessments, management plans and offsetting plans.
• Compile and analyse field data for utilisation in baseline reports and impact assessments.
• Write accurate and concise baseline reports and impact assessments to a high standard, for submission in support of Environmental Authorisation and Water Use License Applications.
• Participate in survey design, proposal scoping and costing.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal and external clients through project delivery.
• Coordination/management of specialist subcontractors.
• Project management and administration tasks.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.

Health and Safety:

• Display 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

• Relevant BSc (Hons) Degree.
• Membership of relevant professional or voluntary organisation/s advantageous.
• High levels of flexibility and motivation.
• Full driving licence.
• 1-2 years practical experience advantageous (graduate).
• 2 plus years practical experience required for Assistant role.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

• Enthusiasm for ecology and the environment in South Africa.
• Ability to work well in a team and use initiative to resolve issues arising in the field.
• Excellent communication skills including strong technical report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to deliver work on time.
• Ensure compliance with internal WSP management system procedures.
• Good knowledge of South African biodiversity and enthusiasm for ecology and the environment.
• Ability to manage personal time and productivity under pressure, understanding personal fiscal responsibility and productivity in a consulting environment.
• Computer literate, inclusive of a strong understanding of the Microsoft software suite.
• Other software literacy beneficial (e.g. ArcGIS, Google Earth).

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.