Water & Coastal Modeller

THE COMPANY:

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:

Water & Coastal Modeller

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The successful candidate will join the Water and Coastal Modelling teams and operate in activities such as:
—    Advisor on water management, hydrology and river engineering related projects
—    Hydraulic modelling and analysis of rivers and floodplains, mapping scenarios and risks
—    Hydrodynamic modelling of estuaries and river to sea interfaces
—    Hydrodynamic modelling, including numerical modelling and analyses of coastal environments
—    Wave penetration and harbour resonance studies
—    Environmental data analyses, using coding tools
—    Dispersion modelling studies
—    Compile reports on numerical modelling tasks
—    Inform designs and engineering problems 

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:

—    Bachelor of Science or similar degree from recognised university
—    Masters degree in water, coastal or related fields
—    2 – 4 years’ relevant post masters work experience
—    Proficiency in French language will be a major advantage
—    Knowledge and experience in applying water and coastal modelling software packages (Required):
a.    Delft3D Flow (Flexible Mesh)
b.    Deltares SOBEK
c.    ArcGIS Pro & QGIS
d.    Matlab, Python, other
—    Knowledge and experience in modelling and data analyses
—    Solid modelling background, also a good judgment on matters and assumptions within the field of modelling
—    Knowledge and experience in river engineering, analysis and flood forecasting, optimization and drainage systems

KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:

—    Ability to work independently on own initiative as well as part of a team
—    Ability to manage and plan his/her own time and workload to meet deadlines according to appropriate standards
—    Ability to work effectively and focused on delivery
—    Attention to detail
—    Good communication skills
—    Very good technical report writing skills with ability to explain technical work clearly
—    Overall responsibility, accountability, ethical and effective representation of WSP to internal and external clients