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Senior Civil Engineer/Technologist | Water

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.

If you have the qualifications, skills, and experience to help this vibrant team to serve our African and Middle Eastern clients, then we would love to hear from you!

Role Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex engineering designs and hydraulic analysis., with key contributions on 3D models, technical drawings and details.
• Produce other key deliverables on projects, such as technical reports, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Assisting with tenders and bids.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng, BSc, BTech or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification would be advantageous. 
• Registered as a Professional Engineer/Technologist with ECSA.
• Minimum of 5 years’ related engineering design experience.
• Experience on water infrastructure projects (hydraulic analysis, sewer design and/or water and wastewater treatment works design).
• Proficiency in a form of CAD software.
• Proficiency in the MS Office software suite (especially MS Word and MS Excel).
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to multitask and work on several projects at once.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to lead a small team.
• Willingness to travel and visit sites.
• Valid South African driver’s license.

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.