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Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role responsibilities

• A solid background in public and private sector land infrastructure projects from township to site specific scale. 
• Knowledge and experience of working with relevant engineering codes, standards, and practices. 
• Advanced computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in using CAD Software. 
• Sound knowledge in the use of a variety of civil engineering analysis software such as PCSWMM, Civil Designer, Civil 3D, Wadiso etc.
• General understanding of BIM processes.
• Work winning, client facing capability and experience.
• Assist in preparing and coordinating tenders/bids and contribute to winning work initiatives.
• Establish a clear understanding of project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations.
• Lead design teams in project delivery.
• Produce key deliverables such as technical reports, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Act as a senior project-level point of contact for clients.
• Resolve project level issues independently.
• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives by generating enthusiasm for the project and by maintaining a continued personal interest in achieving set targets.
• A team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Confident, well-spoken, disciplined, detail and deadline / delivery orientated. 
• Excellent communication skills (proven ability to interact well with personnel at all organizational levels) 
• Excellent organisational skills (ability to plan and implement) and time management skills. 

Minimum requirements

• BSc/BEng Degree or B Tech (Civil Engineering). 
• Professional Engineer registered with ECSA
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a design specialist in land infrastructure, specific to municipal and site specific services.  
• Must be CAD proficient. 
• Civil 3D (advantageous) 

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success.  We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.  We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.  In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.