Job details

With over 90 years of experience, Zutari delivers sustainable water infrastructure that ensures resilience, access, and long-term security.

From dams and pipelines to treatment systems and hydropower, we design and manage water systems that support communities, industries, and ecosystems.

We are looking for professionals committed to safeguarding one of the world’s most critical resources, water.

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.

About this role

We are looking for a Civil Engineer or Technologist with experience in water infrastructure civil engineering projects to join our industry-leading Water team in Bloemfontein.

Role responsibilities

• Project Management of water related projects.
• Perform complex engineering designs, calculations, and analysis across the full lifecycle of the project, i.e., planning, design and implementation which includes construction and completion.
• Coordinate and integrate the design with other engineering disciplines, development of 3D models, technical drawings and details, technical specifications and associated quantities.
• Produce other key deliverables on projects such as technical and project related reports, specifications and procurement documentation.
• Administration of construction contracts as Contracts Engineer/Employer’s Agent Representative/Principal Agent including associated site supervision and administrative responsibilities, and dealing with construction queries.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and across multiple geographies in Africa and internationally.
• Ensure that all work complies with Zutari’s quality control procedures and ensuring that required quality standards are maintained.

Minimum requirements

• BEng/BSc/BTech/Advanced Diploma or equivalent in Civil Engineering. A post-graduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA or evidence of registration progress (proof of submission required).
• A minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience on water and sanitation civil engineering projects, including design. Experience should entail working on projects across their full lifecycle, i.e., planning through to the end of construction.
• Sound knowledge or expertise in engineering design software applicable to the envisaged role e.g. Revit, WaterGEMS, Civil 3D, EPANET, AutoCAD
• ​​​​​​Proficient in MS Office Suite products. Knowledge in MS Projects will be advantageous.
• Project Management and construction related experience in civil engineering projects.
• Construction related experience in water and sanitation projects will be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge and expertise in GCC and FIDIC general conditions of contract. Knowledge of other construction contracts in the field of engineering will be advantageous..

Skills, and characteristics 

• Civil Engineering Design 
• Project Management
• Construction Administration/Management 
• Site Management 
• Report Writing 
• Effective Communicator

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.