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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 and the Middle East.

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 high performing talent 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 the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Infrastructure Asset Management Engineer with a background in database and systems development. The ideal candidate will work with our consulting team in developing and implementing information systems to enhance asset performance and reliability, primarily with Road Asset Management System (RAMS) and Maintenance Management System (MMS) clients.  

Role Responsibilities 

• Asset management: Support clients with implementing information systems that enhance our client’s asset management processes. 

• Systems development: Design, develop, and implement systems and software solutions to support asset management processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to identify user requirements, and conduct business analysis for software development purposes. Ensure the integration of new systems with existing infrastructure and processes. Generate detailed reports and dashboards to provide insights into asset performance and inform decision-making. 

• Project management: Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met and deliverables are achieved. 

• Travel: Remote and on-site software user support on software Zutari has implemented. The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel and to spend time away from the office, in South Africa and Africa, for time periods of a few days to weeks. The candidate must be suitably experienced and self-sufficient to travel to remote areas of SA and Africa on their own.  

• Client engagement: Providing systems training courses and implementing change management programs with Zutari’s clients.  

• Reporting writing: Authoring of manuals, project documentation, and manual style reports.  

Minimum Requirements 

• BEng/BTech in Engineering and BSc Computer Science or BSc Information Science or similar qualifications 

• Professional registration or evidence of substantial progression towards professional registration progress would be advantageous 

• Valid SA driver’s license and with own reliable vehicle (non-negotiable) 

• Minimum of 5 years overall experience. 

• Minimum of 2 years experience in software support and end-user training 

• GIS knowledge - ArcGIS / ESRI 

• Knowledge of databases such as Access and SQL/Server 

• Management information systems (MIS) knowledge – e.g. Microsoft Power BI  

• Problem solving, communication, and technical report writing skills 

• Previous asset management experience would be advantageous 

• Knowledge of ERP systems would be 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.