Mine Closure Costing Specialist at The WSP Group, Apply now!

Job Details

📍 Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
🏢 Company: WSP Group Africa
💼 Job Title: Mine Closure Costing Specialist
🆔 Job ID: 82791
💰 Salary: Market-related
📌 Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

WSP Group Africa is part of a leading global professional services firm delivering engineering, environmental, and advisory solutions. The company operates across multiple sectors, including mining, infrastructure, and energy, with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship.

WSP is known for delivering innovative solutions that support responsible resource management and long-term environmental impact reduction.

Job Overview

WSP Group Africa is seeking an experienced Mine Closure Costing Specialist to join its Mine Closure and Costing Team in Midrand.

This senior-level role involves leading and delivering mine closure planning and costing projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and providing strategic advisory on closure liabilities, risk, and uncertainty. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping closure strategies and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary mine closure project teams
• Develop practical and cost-effective closure planning solutions
• Conduct site visits and analyse field data for closure scenarios
• Prepare closure liability estimates and costing models
• Create maps and technical outputs using AutoCAD, QGIS, and GIS tools
• Provide advisory services on risk, uncertainty, and liability drivers
• Compile and review closure reports and costing documentation
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Engage with clients, auditors, and stakeholders
• Mentor and develop junior staff
• Support strategic growth of closure and rehabilitation services

Qualifications

Education

• Postgraduate qualification (Honours or higher) in:
  • Environmental Management / Soil Science
  • Mining, Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Geological Sciences or related field
  • Quantity Surveying (or equivalent discipline)

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in mine closure costing or related consulting/industry roles
• Strong experience in mining and industrial sectors across Africa

Skills

• Advanced numerical and cost modelling skills (MS Excel)
• Strong understanding of closure liability estimation and risk analysis
• Knowledge of local and international closure legislation
• Technical report writing and communication skills
• Project management and leadership capability
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, QGIS, Google Earth Pro, and MS Office
• Ability to mentor and manage teams
• Strong stakeholder and client engagement skills

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s licence
• Own reliable vehicle
• Valid passport
• Willingness to travel across Africa

CV Tips

• Highlight large-scale mine closure or rehabilitation projects you’ve worked on
• Clearly show your costing, financial modelling, and risk analysis experience
• Include software proficiency (Excel, AutoCAD, GIS tools)
• Demonstrate leadership and project management experience
• Add measurable achievements (e.g., cost savings, project delivery success)
• Keep your CV detailed but structured (2–3 pages for senior roles)

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Work on high-impact mining and environmental projects
• Opportunity to lead and influence closure strategies across Africa
• Collaborative and multidisciplinary work environment
• Career growth within a global consulting firm
• Exposure to international standards and best practices
• Flexible and dynamic work environment

Company Policy

WSP Group Africa is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants are considered fairly regardless of race, gender, disability, or background.

The company upholds strict Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards and promotes a Zero Harm working environment.

In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), all personal data collected during the recruitment process will be handled lawfully and transparently.