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Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari (formerly known as Aurecon) 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.
We relentlessly pursue those rainmakers who are different, those who say it can be done, those who seek alternative innovative solutions and who share our hope of making an impact in the lives of our fellow Africans. 

Role:  
Zutari Tshwane / Cape Town is currently looking for Senior Materials Technician (SMT’s) to join their team, responsible for contracts management within the project’s environment, with a special focus on SANRAL Projects.  

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 20 Years’ experience in the Materials Field without any qualification, or N.Dip in Civil Engineering with minimum of 10 Years’ experience in the Materials Field, or Pr Techni Eng with minimum of 5 Years’ experience in the Materials Field
• Experience as Senior Materials Technician (SMT) on SANRAL project/s is required
• Thorough working knowledge of specifications and Bill of Quantities (COLTO / COTO, SANS 1200, project specific etc.) 
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills required
• Good administrative skills
• Analytical and logical skills
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Excellent client relation skills

Project Experience
In addition to the above, the applicant is required to submit his experience on three of his most recent projects (<10 years ago) in line with the parameters below:

• Client - the experience should be with Client bodies being either South African National Roads Authority and/or Concessionaire and/or Provincial Authority (indicate relevant client body for each of three projects).
• Project - The Applicant is required to have experience as a Senior Materials Technician (SMT) in “Development” Improvement” (Road upgrades) and/or “Development New Facilities” (New Road Infrastructure projects) (indicate relevant project type for each of three projects). Structural Experience would be beneficial.

Project delivery responsibilities and/or additional skill requirements:

• Assist with Technical input to the progress reports on all works being carried out at the site
• Review and monitor testing equipment, identify deficiency of performance before the occurrence of quality issues.
• Ensure site work, laboratory tests and designs are carried out in accordance with specification requirements, codes and standards, HSE regulations.
• Ensure proper record keeping of all corresponding information are maintained up to date
• Manage acceptance control operations on site.
• Ensure strict safety and security regulations compliance, and that environmental protection measures during construction are properly carried out.
• Support Engineer’s Representative (Resident Engineer) and Client in delivering project in line with requirement, time frame and meets quality requirement
• Apply Site Management System based on ISO 9001 QMS

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 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 in South Africa."