Job Opportunities at Zutari

Introduction to the role

• The successful candidate will play a key role in helping Zutari to make an engineered impact. The successful candidate must be a self-starter and team player who can work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail, cost, and quality controls. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and implementation of a range of projects or substantial tasks within broader projects. In fulfilling this responsibility, the candidate will be responsible for assisting clients to manage and mitigate their environmental and social statutory risk through providing advice and preparing regulatory impact assessment reports to obtain approval for new developments or demonstrate compliance with already permitted projects.
• The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of project management (methodology, proposal/ report compilation, budget control, timely completing of project, presentation skills etc.), and have the ability to network with clients, problem solve where appropriate, work as part of a team, an independently. Expertise in public and stakeholder participation, authority consultation, and project administration is also required. The candidate will report on a project-to-project basis to a manager.

Minimum requirements, and role responsibilities

• Recognized Hons or Master’s degree in Environmental Science/ Management.
• EAPASA registered (proof must be provided).
• Minimum 8+ years relevant working experience in an environmental consultancy environment where the candidate has acted in a lead role in at least (2) two Full Scoping/Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports and at least (5) five Basic Assessments of a project.
• Must be able to proactively define and articulate environmental impacts through well-written screening studies, Basic Assessment Reports, Scoping Reports, Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and EMPRs. Experience in environmental compliance auditing, environmental control officer responsibilities and compilation of Water Use License Applications and e-WULAAS system is considered an advantage. Advanced knowledge of relevant environmental policies, legislation, regulations, guidelines and standards must be demonstrated.
• Must be able to manage projects or components of projects, take responsibility for resource allocation, liaise with clients, specialists, stakeholders and authorities, manage quality assurance/client feedback and ensure he/she meets budgetary, quality, safety and timeframe targets, while exceeding client expectations.
• Must have worked on projects across various sectors within South Africa and preferably the Western Cape. Experience with public sector infrastructure development (WWTW, bulk water services, pipelines, transportation developments and road upgrades) is essential.
• Must have a working understanding of the linkages and feedback loops between the environmental and planning issues and other non-E&P issues, such as engineering, economic, social, political etc.
• Must be fully conversant in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with graphics software as tools, such as Geographic Information Systems and Power BI, to communicate project findings is considered an advantage.
• Must have a proven ability to manage project finances.
• Must have the ability to source new work and demonstrate experience in developing and compiling technical and financial proposals for screening studies, Basic Assessments, Scoping & EIA and Amendment Applications, amongst other.
• Proven experience in managing and coordinating specialists and quality review of specialist study reports.
• Must have excellent communication and report writing skills and be confident to liaise with clients, stakeholders, and authorities. Fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking) is required. Competency in other African languages is considered an advantage.
• LinkedIn profile fully populated and kept up to date.
• Applicants must be willing to travel and have a driver’s licence.

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Role Responsibilities:

• A solid background in leading Civil infrastructure design projects in the Industrial market (Petrochemical, Mining, Energy Infrastructure), and experience leading Multidisciplinary Design teams
• Act as a Structural Design lead on projects in Australia and New Zealand, with experience in large integrated projects.
• Lead small to medium sized Structural Engineering teams, focusing on technical delivery and design compliance with international standards
• Lead and reviewing drafting and modelling outputs on medium to large integrated projects.
• Sound knowledge in the use of a variety of civil engineering analysis software. Advanced computer skills with working knowledge of CAD Software.
• General understanding of BIM processes. (Working knowledge will be advantageous)
• Knowledge and experience of Australia and New Zealand 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 organizational levels)
• Excellent organizational skills (ability to plan and implement) and Time Management skills.

Minimum requirements

• MSc/BSc or MEng/BEng in Civil Engineering (Mandatory)
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years’ experience in Rail/Substation structures experience
• PrEng registration is a must

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Role Introduction

• We have a career opportunity for a dynamic Talent Acquisition Consultant with a proven track record in innovative sourcing within the engineering and/or consulting industries in Africa and the Middle East. To become part of our diverse workforce of highly skilled professionals, see below our requirements for this role in our People Team

Role responsibilities

• Owning and managing the full talent acquisition cycle with strong systems and process experience ensuring governance.
• Proactively build and apply strategic sourcing plans and practices to create pipeline and secure talent requirements.
• Strong market networks and social media presence and experience.
• Operate confidently and strategically with a great “can do” attitude influenced by “fit for future”;
• Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements according to Zutari's job classifications.
• Lead and manage employer branding initiatives such as targeted recruitment campaigns
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking System (Workday/Deltek would be highly advantageous).
• Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks such as LinkedIn)

Minimum requirements

• Human Resources qualification and background in professional services;
• Minimum of 5 years or more relevant talent acquisition experience in engineering and/or consulting across Africa and the Middle East;
• Strong relationship builder with ability to influence and partner with key stakeholders;
• Commercially astute with sound business acumen;
• Professional, confident communication, and approach to drive strategic business partnering;
• Strong administration and planning skills
• Live by the Zutari codes, ensuring compliance and driving transformation; and
• Hiring Manager coaching and upskilling experience

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Role responsibilities could include (depending on the candidate)

• Infrastructure planning and feasibility studies
• Asset lifecycle cost modelling
• Opex and Capex forecasts
• Infrastructure economic modelling and options analysis
• Statistical and risk analysis
• Infrastructure assessments and due diligence
• Business cases and strategy development
• Monitoring & evaluation linked to social and economic development projects

Minimum requirements

• 5-8 years post-graduate experience in infrastructure or built environment
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel
• Strong modelling and analytical experience
• Strong technical background
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Advantageous

• Professionally registered or eligible for registration
• Financial analysis training or experience
• Public finance in local government experience
• Economic modelling and analysis

Skills and characteristics

• Ability to operate independently and function well as part of a team
• Good to excellent written skills
• Good verbal communication skills

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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 Civil 3D and AutoCAD Software.
• General understanding of BIM processes. Working knowledge will be advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience of relevant engineering codes, standards, and practices.
• Confident, well-spoken, self-starter, disciplined, detail and deadline / delivery orientated.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills (ability to plan and implement), and
• Time Management skills.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc / BEng (Civil) Engineering.
• 5-10 years’ experience in the Built Environment
• Civil 3D and AutoCAD software proficient
• Pr. Eng registration