WSP in Africa

Early Professional, Project Controls

WSP in Africa  •  Canada (Onsite)  •  24 hours ago
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Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Step into a role where organization, collaboration, and analytical thinking help bring complex projects to life. As a Junior Project Controller, you will work alongside project managers, technical professionals, and business teams to support project performance from initiation through completion. This is an exciting opportunity to build a strong foundation in project controls while contributing to projects that shape communities, infrastructure, and the future.

Your Impact

  • Support project teams with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
  • Monitor project performance metrics and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
  • Assist project managers with project planning, scheduling, and resource coordination.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and dashboards.
  • Collaborate with finance and operational teams to ensure project data integrity and compliance.
  • Analyze project costs and trends to support informed decision-making.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery processes.
  • Build relationships across multidisciplinary teams while developing your project management and business acumen.

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
  • Up to 2 years of experience in project coordination, project controls, finance, accounting, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel and other business reporting tools.
  • Ability to interpret financial information and communicate findings effectively.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with a customer-focused mindset.
  • Eagerness to learn project delivery principles, financial management, and consulting business operations.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

  • Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
  • Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $66,700 – $88,400

MB & ON: $60,900 – $83,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $60,300 – $80,000

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Launch Your Project Career?

Bring your curiosity, analytical mindset, and passion for delivering meaningful results. At WSP, you'll gain hands-on experience, learn from industry professionals, and contribute to projects that make a lasting impact. Join a team that invests in your growth and discover where your potential can take you.

Apply today and start shaping the future with WSP.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.

WSP in Africa

About WSP in Africa

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.​

Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.​

Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/

#WeAreWSP

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1885
Website
wsp.com
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