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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 local and international clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders.

Our business outlook for 2026 looks set to exceed all expectations with confirmed projects in Infrastructure, Built Environment, Advisory, and Energy& Resources

Reporting to the Credit Manager, the Credit Controller will provide support to project management and contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives within the Zutari team, focussing on Client due diligence processes, and Working Capital Management with primary focus on the Middle East clients.

It is essential that the candidate has financial acumen and will be at ease to meet with the Senior Executives and be able to influence others to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Knowledge of relevant legislation and legal processes is important. The candidate must be competent in Excel and have superior written and verbal communication skills.

This role is hands on and will fulfil all aspects of a Credit Control function.

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

• Manage collection process of delinquent accounts
• Client engagement
• Identify problem accounts and provide regular updates of receivables to management
• Client due diligence credit risk assessments
• Internal stakeholder engagement

Minimum requirements

• Diploma in Credit Management - Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce - Essential

Skills, and characteristics (add if applicable)

• Financial Acumen
• Ms Office Proficiency: (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Communication skills: Ability to engage effectively with management and employees at all levels with professional and superior written and verbal communication skills.

Language:

• English – Essential
• Arabic – Advantages

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