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• The Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support, including contract reviews, contract negotiations, claims management, and client interactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal advisory services, strong business acumen and be fluent in English.

Role responsibilities:

• Contract Reviews: Review, draft, and revise a variety of contracts, including consultancy and sub-consultancy agreements, non-disclosure and joint venture agreements, collaborating with stakeholders to address and resolve contract related issues and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Legal Advisory: Provide legal advice to internal clients on contracts and related matters. Support the Legal Team as needed.
• Risk Mitigation and Compliance: Ensure that contract contains the appropriate minimum content as expected by Zutari to mitigate risk. Participate in periodic compliance audits related to legal matters. Support the Risk Team as needed.   
• Contract Negotiation: Participate in contract negotiations with clients and business partners to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks.
• Claims Management: Handle claims and disputes, providing strategic legal advice to mitigate potential liabilities and resolve conflicts efficiently.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business development, procurement, finance, and project management teams to align legal and commercial objectives. Train and educate internal teams on contract terms, legal risks, and company policies to ensure consistent understanding and application.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research to stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry practices, and apply this knowledge to advise the business.
• Compliance: Ensure that all contracts and business activities comply with local and international laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Documentation: Maintain organized records of all contracts and related correspondence. Support the Legal Team in the development and review of contract templates, policies, and procedures to reflect best practices and legal requirements. Stay informed of evolving laws and industry regulations that impact the business, especially in international jurisdictions where the company operates.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in law. An admitted legal professional.  A business law or contract management qualification will be advantageous.
• 2- 3 year’s relevant experience in a similar role. Minimum of 1 year post article experience.
• Fluency in English is essential, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and commercial agreements.
• Proven experience in negotiating and drafting contracts.
• Familiarity with claims management and dispute resolution processes.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Knowledge of industry standard contracts (FIDIC, NEC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• High level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
   

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Description

• The opportunity to turn theory into impact.
• We understand how challenging it can be to make sense of the theories you learned at university. This is your opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who blend technical mastery, creative intelligence, and digital smarts to solve infrastructure challenges. It’s your chance to grow into a holistic solutionist and transform theory into real-world impact.

Requirements:

Our graduate roles are designed for final-year BSC, BEng undergraduate & master’s degree students with a focus on one of the following disciplines:

• Civil Engineering (Infrastructure)
• Civil Engineering (Structures)
• Civil Engineering (Water)
• Civil Engineering (Transport)
• Structural Engineering (Bridges)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering)
• Data Science/Engineering
• Geoinformatics
• Industrial Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Environmental and Engineering Geology
• An overall average pass mark of 65% and above is required.
• Our graduate programme aims to provide recent graduates with practical experience, help refine technical skills and support their ambition to become registered engineers and industry leaders.
• Your most important attribute will be your attitude – optimistic, engaging, with a can-do stance, and willing to learn and grow through every challenge.
• If you are a young engineer passionate about real impact, join our talent community today!

All applications must include the following attachments:

• CV
• Copy of your SA ID or Passport
• Copies of academic qualifications and transcripts
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

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Description

• 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

• Drive the development of strategies to use digital engineering, e.g to reduce the time and cost of delivery on projects (improve our efficiency in delivery), improve quality of deliverables and creation of standardised (digital) workflows.
• Deliver confident and quality digital value add to our Clients.
• Co-ordinate and drive the digital development for yourself.
• Partner with our Client’s relevant digital delivery/development team members to ensure we remain up to speed with and influence their digital offerings.
• Experience in modelling of Structures in Revit, especially steel structures.
• Assist with coaching younger modelers on delivering large projects. (guiding, and teaching of younger modellers)
• Developing and complying with BIM execution plans, providing support, maintenance and extension of existing Revit add-ins, and AutoCAD add ins

Minimum requirements

• Matric or equivalent (National Diploma would be beneficial) as well as a qualification in draughting / BIM modelling
• A Diploma in engineering / architecture or B.Tech will be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience as a Structural Digital Modeller 
• Revit is essential
• Be familiar with delivering projects in the global commercial built environment.  As such, you will proactively bring solutions that pushes our accuracy, quality and data richness beyond current industry norms.
• Be an innovator, able to capitalise on technology advancements.
• Have the ability to use initiative to resolve tasks or problems that arise at a senior level.
• Must be able to work in a multi-disciplinary Team environment
• 3D Rebar detailing experience will be advantageous
• 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.

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Description

• 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

• A solid background in the public and private sector specializing in land infrastructure from township to site specific scale.
• Sound knowledge in the use of a variety of civil engineering analysis software. Advanced computer skills with working knowledge of CAD Software.
• Develop specifications, BoQ’s, cost estimates, and prepare final tender documentation.
• Prepare reports required by the project, implementation of all relevant codes of practice and ensuring that all work complies with Zutari ‘s quality control procedures and is implemented to SANS 1200 or relevant requirements.
• Must be able to work in a team to support a leader but also take the lead on project designs.
• Ensure that required drawing standards are maintained, construction supervision, and deliver excellent client service while being client facing.
• Knowledge and experience of relevant engineering codes, standards, and practices.
• Strong work winning, client facing capability and experience.
• Confident, well-spoken, self-starter, disciplined, detail and deadline / delivery orientated.
• Excellent communication skills (proven ability to interact well with personnel at all organisational levels).
• Excellent organisational skills (ability to plan and implement) and Time Management skills.

Minimum requirements

• BSc/BEng or B. Tech degree (Civil Engineering).
• Engineer registered with ECSA as a Candidate (advantageous).
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience as a design specialist in land infrastructure, specific to municipal services.
• Must be CAD & Civil 3D proficient.
• Experience in PCSWMM (advantageous). 
   

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Description

• 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 Overview: We are seeking a skilled Substation Design Engineer with extensive experience in the design of high-voltage (HV) substations, from initial concept through to detailed design. The successful candidate will join the Transmission and Distribution team at Zutari, contributing to projects that encompass international renewable plant grid connections and utility strengthening initiatives. These projects span a wide range of voltages, from 11 kV up to 400 kV. 

Responsibilities: 

• Providing input into the design of transmission and distribution switching stations and substations which includes design from 11 kV up to 400 kV. 
• Required to execute Substation Primary Plant design (Develop SLD, GA, Sections, EarthGrid, Lighting, Lightning, CCTV, Trench and Conduit layout) 
• Compile BOMs, reports and engineering calculations. 
• Interpret standards and implement calculation formulas in excel. 
• Compile Primary plant equipment technical specifications and schedules. 
• Good understanding and knowledge of all substation equipment, structures, hardware, clamps, busbars, cables, and conductors applicable to voltages up to 765 kV. 
• Basic project management skills 
• It would be advantageous but not required for candidate to understand and potentially execute  
• Lightning Protection design in CDEGS based on international standards and Electro Geometric Modelling. (Develop 3D models in SES Shield) 
• EMF calculations and modelling in CDEGS. 
• lighting design in Relux and Dialux. (Develop 3D models in CAD and import to Relux or Dialux) 
• Earthing designs in CDEGS (From soil model development in RESAP up to detailed analysis in MALZ and HIFREQ) 

Requirements: 

• B.Eng or B.Sc or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering 
• 5 years relevant substation primary plant design experience on at least 132 kV systems or above 
• Required Skills - Excel, Word 
• Advantageous Skills - MS Projects, CDEGS, CYMCAP, MATHCAD and RELUX or DIALUX 
• Basic Microstation / Autocad skills 
• Wide range of general knowledge of electrical engineering  
• Proficiency in additional languages is highly desirable, as this role involves working with diverse teams and stakeholders across multiple regions

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Role responsibilities

• A solid background in the public and private sector specializing in land infrastructure from township to site specific scale.
• Sound knowledge in the use of a variety of civil engineering analysis software. Advanced computer skills with working knowledge of CAD Software.
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of BIM processes.
• Develop specifications, BoQ’s, cost estimates, and prepare final tender documentation.
• Prepare reports required by the project, implementation of all relevant codes of practice and ensuring that all work complies with Zutari ‘s quality control procedures and is implemented to SANS or relevant requirements.
• Ensure that required drawing standards are maintained and deliver excellent client service while being client facing.
• Knowledge and experience of relevant engineering codes, standards, and practices.
• Confident, well-spoken, self-starter, disciplined, detail and deadline / delivery orientated.
• Excellent communication skills (proven ability to interact well with personnel at all organizational levels).
• Excellent organizational skills (ability to plan and implement) and Time Management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently with minimal oversight, willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Ability to interpret and communicate information of a complex technical nature.
• Able to learn and to develop new skills and workflows for new digital tools.

Minimum requirements

• BSc/BEng or B. Tech degree (Civil Engineering).
• Engineer/Technologist registered with ECSA as a Candidate (advantageous).
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience as a designer in land infrastructure / wet utilities (Water, Sewer, Stormwater, Minor Roads).
• Must be CAD & Civil 3D proficient.
• Capability in Autodesk suite of engineering software (e.g. Civil 3D, InfoWorks, InfoDrainage, InfoWater, Revit, Inventor, Navisworks or InfraWorks).
• Scripting in Dynamo & capability in using common data environments such as ACC/BIM360 would be advantageous.
• Sound project design and deliverable management experience.
• 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.
   

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Role responsibilities

• A solid background in the built environment, public and private sector specializing in project management.
• Sound knowledge in the use of a variety of project management software. Advanced computer skills.
• Sound understanding and knowledge of BIM processes will be an advantage.
• Responsible to assist Project Executives with internal project management which consists of but not limited to; planning and scheduling projects, updating schedules, drafting project execution plans and other related project control documents, review and update monthly project control documents, follow up debtors and other contractual documentation, assist PE with project invoicing and monthly project financials, manage and load variation orders.
• Whilst the assistance to Project Executives noted above will be the primary focus, the role may also require project management delivery to external clients from time to time which may include but not limited to; project scheduling, management of a multi-disciplinary teams, attending or leading project meetings, contract and construction project management.
• Prepare reports required by the project, ensuring that all work complies with Zutari ‘s quality control procedures and is implemented to SANS or relevant requirements.
• Ensure that required standards are maintained and deliver excellent client service while being client facing.
• Knowledge and experience of relevant contracts, standards, and practices.
• Confident, well-spoken, self-starter, disciplined, detail and deadline / delivery orientated.
• Excellent communication skills (proven ability to interact well with personnel at all organizational levels).
• Excellent organizational skills (ability to plan and implement) and Time Management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently with minimal oversight, willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Able to learn and to develop new skills and workflows for new digital tools.

Minimum requirements

• BSc, B. Tech degree or equivalent qualification in Project Management.
• Project Manager registered with SACPCMP as a Candidate (advantageous).
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience as a project manager in the built environment
• Proficiency in MS Project and/or equivalent software
• Sound project management and deliverable management experience.
• 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.

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Overall, Purpose:  

• Zutari Tshwane / Cape Town is currently looking for Engineer’s Representatives (Resident Engineers) to join their team, responsible for contracts management within the project’s environment, with a special focus on SANRAL Projects.  

Minimum Requirements

• BSc or BEng or BTech in Civil Engineering  
• Pr Eng or Pr Tech Registration with ECSA
• Pr CMP Registration with SACPCMP will be an advantage
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in construction and/or projects site supervision
• Experience as Engineer’s Representative on SANRAL project/s is required
• Thorough working knowledge of specifications and Bill of Quantities (COLTO / COTO, SANS 1200, project specific etc.) 
• Thorough working knowledge of Conditions of Contract (FIDIC 1999, NEC 3/4, GCC 2010/2015 and JBCC) will be beneficial
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills required
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Excellent client relation skills

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:

• Relevance of Experience (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).
• Relevance of Experience (Project Type)
• The Applicant is required to have experience as the Engineer’s Representative (Resident Engineer) 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
• Supervise all construction and installation activities on site and monitoring contractor's progress
• Technical input to the progress reports on all works being carried out at the site, and offer regular update on progress and measurements for work complete
• Review and monitor equipment, site staff and work methods, identify deficiency of performance before the occurrence of delays and quality issues.
• Manage and report on all commercial matters: Contractor’s invoice, issue Non-Conformance Reports, Site Instructions, record and justify delays or claims, variation ordered, address non-conformance and discrepancies
• 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 operation and staff on site.
• Ensure strict safety and security regulations compliance, and that environmental protection measures during construction are properly carried out.
• Support Contracts 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.

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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."

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• Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
• At Zutari our vision is to co-create an engineered impact in society through the advice and projects we do.  We are looking for a dynamic Ports & Coastal Engineer to co-create an engineered impact in the Ports and Coastal environment.  
• Someone that will augment our multi-disciplinary team to help us fulfil our vision, such as when we designed the Nacala Port in Mozambique, or the Zanzibar Misingani Sea Wall in Tanzania, or conducted Richards Bay Port Capacity Expansion study in South Africa.   

What kind of talent do we pursue?

• If you are innovative and you are passionate about practicing your art and making an impact  in society through the projects, you do in the Ports & Coastal environment, then we want to speak with you. 

Beneficial technical requirements:

• BSc / MSc, or BEng and MEng qualifications relevant to structural and/or marine engineering.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa or ability to register in the next 2 years.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the relevant field, ideally closer to 10 years’ experience is preferred.
• Coastal and/or Port engineering experience deemed critical.
• Structural analysis and design experience.
• Numerical or physical modelling experience.
• Experience in using a variety of software packages.
• Proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional client service and a passion for technical excellence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record in writing technical reports and project correspondence.
• Strong dedication to safety and sustainability initiatives

The suitable candidate will also need to have the following skills and requirements:

• Creating conceptual, preliminary, and detail designs.
• Design coordination and project management.
• Technical review and verification of others’ design on high-level.
• Contribution to winning work via bids and proposals.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards related to marine and coastal design as well as structural analysis.
• Active coordination and interfacing with different stakeholders, teams, and clients on multi-disciplinary projects, e.g. environmental services, local municipalities and authorities, architects and developers, and of course, other engineering disciplines.