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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

Ready to engineer impact across continents? Join our dynamic Water Team as an Engineer and collaborate with top-tier professionals in Australia and Europe to shape resilient infrastructure and sustainable solutions. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to lead, innovate, and make waves in a global network driving excellence in water engineering.

Minimum requirements

• BEng/BSc/BTech or equivalent in Civil Engineering.  
• A post-graduate qualification will be advantageous. 
• Registered as an Engineer-in-training or Technologist-in-training with ECSA or proof of submission of application.
• A minimum of 3 years’ post-graduate experience on civil engineering projects, with an emphasis on water infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite products.
• Project Management and construction related experience in civil engineering projects, particularly in the water sector, will be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge or expertise in 3D engineering design software applicable to the envisaged role (especially Autodesk suite) will be an advantage.
• Thorough understanding of the basic hydraulic and the ability to effectively interpret the relevant design guidelines, codes and standards.
• Effective communicator.

Skills, and characteristics (add if applicable)

• Project Management and/or Design Coordination of water infrastructure projects.
• Engineering design and calculations of pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs and associated infrastructure.
• Hydraulic modelling and analysis (including water hammer) using Bentley WaterGEMS.

(Experience in WaterGEMS modelling is not a prerequisite; however, the candidate should have a thorough understanding of the basic hydraulic principles to effectively master the software and interpret the results.)

• Co-ordinate and integrate the design with other engineering disciplines (i.e., structural, fire, mechanical and electrical) to produce accurate design deliverables.
• Development of 3D models, technical drawings and details, as well as extraction of associated quantities, utilising the appropriate modelling/drafting software.
• Interpretation and understanding of relevant project and technical specifications for appropriate referencing in design deliverables.
• Interpretation and understanding of relevant design guidelines for appropriate usage to deliver sound engineering designs.
• Produce other key deliverables on projects such as technical and project related reports, specifications and procurement documentation.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and across multiple geographies. 

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.