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Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

At Zutari our vision is to co-create an engineered impact in society through the advice and projects we do.  We are looking for a dynamic Senior Ports & Coastal Engineer to co-create an engineered impact in the Ports and Coastal environment.  

Someone that will augment our multi-disciplinary team to help us fulfil our vision; such as  when we designed the Nacala Port in Mozambique, or the Zanzibar Misingani Sea Wall in Tanzania, or conducted Richards Bay Port Capacity Expansion study in South Africa.   

What kind of talent do we pursue?

If you are innovative and you are passionate about practicing your art and making an impact in society through the projects you do in the Ports & Coastal environment, then we want to speak with you. 

Key role accountabilities

• Creating conceptual, preliminary, and detail designs of marine structures.
• Design coordination and project management.
• Technical review and verification of others’ design on high-level.
• Contribution to winning work via bids and proposals.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards related to marine and coastal design as well as structural analysis.
• Active coordination and interfacing with different stakeholders, teams, and clients on multi-disciplinary projects, e.g. environmental services, local authorities, architects and developers, and of course, other engineering disciplines.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc/MSc or BEng/MEng qualifications relevant to port, coastal, and structural engineering.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in the relevant field, with a preference for closer to 20 years' experience.
• Critical experience in Port and Coastal structural engineering design.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design, including seawalls, deck on pile, blockwork, and caissons structures.
• Proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional client service and a passion for technical excellence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record in writing technical reports and project correspondence.
• Strong dedication to safety and sustainability initiatives.

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.