Assistant Consultant - Air Quality

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that 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 in everything we do and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

Key Role:

The role will be an Assistant Consultant within the air quality team based in our Johannesburg office, although working on projects nationally. The role will predominantly focus on ambient air quality monitoring, although support in other air quality services will also be required. 

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:

• Prepare for and undertake fieldwork, inclusive of dust fallout, meteorological and particulate monitoring, passive sampling, active sampling, acoustic monitoring, water sampling and Leak Detection and Repair
• Collection and delivery of samples and equipment, as required
• Process and format ambient monitoring data, inclusive of meteorological, dust fallout and particulate matter
• Compile ambient air quality monitoring reports
• Compile acoustic monitoring reports
• Meet all health and safety requirements, as required by WSP and clients
• Providing assistance to the broader WSP E&E business

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

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2-years’ experience in ambient air quality monitoring
• Minimum 3-year relevant degree

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.

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.