Jobs at Zutari

Role responsibilities

• Engage with clients for new work
• Utilise new digital offerings and new technology, and platforms as they become available
• Take full responsibility for all design aspects for HVAC services, within the Built Environment, from conceptional to final design.
• Implementation of all relevant codes of practice and ensuring that all design aspects / project standards comply with Zutari’s quality control procedures.
• Able to work on their own and take responsibility for the accuracy of work done.
• Eager to furthering their career and knowledge in design and new design developments.

Minimum requirements

• BSc/MSc, BEng/MEng, B.Tech/MTech
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer within Building Services.
• Client focused.
• Professional Registration, Pr Tech or Pr Eng preferred or in process to register in 2025.
• Experience in designing and managing of medium to large HVAC projects.
• Able to utilise Revit, BIM360 AutoCAD
• Proficient in Heat load calculation software (HAP minimum, IES is bonus)
• Site experience on medium to large projects

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Role overview

• An Infrastructure System Administrator is responsible for maintaining and supporting the IT infrastructure of an organization.
• Their role involves ensuring the smooth operation, security, and reliability of the systems, and hardware that are crucial to the business.

Role responsibilities

Server and System Management

• Install, configure, and maintain servers (Windows, Linux).
• Administer virtualized environments (VMware).
• Microsoft SQL Server Administrator.
• Apply updates, patches, and backups for servers and systems
• Deploy and manage the Audio and Visual landscape

Security Management

• Implement and maintain security policies and protocols.
• Perform regular security audits (Active Directory, SQL Servers and finance applications)
• Configure and manage user authentication and access controls for SQL Servers and financial applications

Automation and Scripting

• Write and use scripts (PowerShell, SQL) to automate routine system tasks.
• Manage and support Active Directory User and group automation with AD Manager (Manage Engine)

Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Use monitoring tools to track system health and performance for SQL Environments, Financial
• Applications and 3rd party support environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues efficiently to minimize downtime on SQL Environment.
• Financial Applications and 3rd party support environments
• Monitor and troubleshoot the audio-visual landscape with YCMS and Microsoft Teams Admin Centre

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain clear documentation of system configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Generate regular performance and capacity reports for SQL environments.
• Managing and supporting Power BI gateways.

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure systems comply with relevant standards.
• Stay current with industry regulations and update systems accordingly.
• Go to person for internal and external audits on financial applications

Minimum requirements

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience with system administration, Linux, SQL, IIS and power BI gateways
• administration.
• Experience managing Windows servers, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing Linux servers, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing SQL Servers, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with VMware Administration
• Experience in monitoring and implementing security best practices, vulnerability management, and

Compliance

• Familiarity with scripting languages.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems.
• Familiarity with creating Power BI reports from different sources and publishing to O365
• A+ and N+
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
• VMware vSphere 8.x
• Database configuration and administration (SQL Preferred)
• Power BI Data Analyst
• Linux Support and Administration

Technical Proficiency:

• Strong knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.), server management (Windows), virtualization (VMware)
• Strong knowledge in database administration, configuration and SQL scripting.
• Strong knowledge in IIS administration and configuration
• Strong knowledge in PowerShell scripting
• Strong knowledge in Linux operating system
• Knowledge of supporting and administrating Power BI gateways

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Role overview

• We are looking for a creative and dynamic Urban Designer to join the Urban Sustainability team in Cape Town.
• Our team is passionate about providing solutions to urban issues across Africa and the Middle East.
• We are involved in a variety of public and private sector projects ranging from design and planning to policy.
• The team has a strong focus on public sector projects and is passionate about finding inventive solutions for creating functional cities for people.

Role responsibilities

• Apply sound and diversified knowledge of urban design and planning principles and practices.
• Management and technical support on urban design and planning projects from opportunity stage, inception to completion.
• Leading and input into urban design production including research analysis, design drawings, reports, and presentations.
• Working in multi-disciplinary project environment
• Project management, including client and stakeholder management
• Quality assurance of project deliverables
• Support to business development and communication
• Presentation of project outputs and proposals
• Tender compilation

Minimum requirements

• Degree in Urban Design, Urban and Regional Planning or Architecture, with preference to a Masters Degree or higher in Urban Design from a recognised institution.
• Registered professional qualification (e.g. UDISA/SACAP/SACPLAN)
• A project management qualification will be an advantage
• 10+ years’ relevant experience
• International experience in urban planning or design, and/or donor funding work will be an advantage
• Must be able to technically apply him/herself to a broad variety of urban design and urban planning work
• Must be able to manage and lead a team
• Must be well conversed with planning and design legislation and standards
• Must be able to work within tight timeframes and the parameters of individual projects
• Must be willing to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Must have excellent written report writing and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, adaptable and innovative.
• Must be able to travel to African and Middle East countries
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Projects) and Adobe Creative Suits (specifically Illustrator)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, ArcGIS, Sketchup advantageous

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Role overview

• The role retains accountability for the implementation of BIM across all projects within a business unit (BU).
• The BIM manager is the primary point of contact for BIM in a BU and reports to the BU MD or Director of Operations.

Role responsibilities

• Functionally lead the team of BIM coordinators, modellers, detailers and Information managers in the BU, develop real-time visibility of their day-to-day capacity, assess their capability and initiate training/mentoring as required.
• Review the scope off all incoming projects and lead completion of the preflight checklist at the price/plan and mobilisation stage of all projects.
• Provide project specific support to BIM coordinators and Information Managers, typically at the start of the project but also as required during the delivery stages.
• Support data integration initiatives to allow more objective project performance tracking via the BIM Data Platform and BIM Dashboard.
• Work closely with Project Executives to ensure projects are resourced with the right people in time to ensure efficient project BIM execution and resource utilisation.
• Co-develop and function as owner of the baseline workflows for the BU.
• Owner of the Zutari baseline LOIN and authoring templates for the BU.
• Manage BIM software use & selection within the BU to optimise token use.
• Lead innovation and experimentation with new BIM technologies within the BU.
• Act as lead BIM data custodian for the BU.

Minimum requirements

• 5 – 10 years BIM management experience.
• Operam Information Management Professional accreditation.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Advanced technical expertise relevant to the respective business unit.
• Advanced modelling, federation, and information management skills.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 19650 and ISO 7817.
• Advanced Excell, SQL, Python & PowerBi skills advantageous.
• BIM, engineering, architecture, or construction management degree preferred.

Key interactions:

• Member of Zutari BIM leadership providing input into business strategy and process.
• Report to the Business unit MD and Zutari Head of Digital Operations on the health of BIM implementation within the business unit.
• Develop training and mentoring strategies with the people and talent team.
• Work closely with the QES lead to progress increasing conformance to ISO 19650.
• Work with the IT team to address technical challenges in relation to software/hardware.
• Coordinate all BU BIM interaction with Neilsoft and Conserve.
• Engage with clients and external stakeholders to clearly understand their requirements.
• Leverage network with other BU BIM Managers to avoid duplication of effort and increase standardisation of digital design and delivery activities.

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Role responsibilities

Leadership

• Manage and coach team members
• Develop and sustain a high-quality well motivated team
• Ensure high staff morale, trust and work ethics
• Build and maintain an environment that supports teamwork, co-operation and performance excellence

Operational Management

• Running of the day- to- day business support functions in the office
• Management and control of all pool vehicles
• Oversee Helpdesk ticket queues and ticket resolution or escalation
• Landlord engagement regarding operational issue
• Day to Day maintenance of all building-related systems (i.e. Access control)
• Ensuring all Health & Safety policies are adhered to.
• Recommend and implement continuous quality improvement practices
• Implement building procedures and performance measures and ensure they are always maintained
• 24/7 emergency call support

Procurement, Vendor and Contract Management

• Ensure vendors are well-managed, delivering services on time and within budget
• Ensure that vendor procurement processes comply with agreed procurement guidelines
• Plan and manage all contracts to ensure that they are professionally delivered at the right costs
• Ensure expiry of contracts are well-monitored and re-procurement is initiated if needed
• Review existing operations regularly to reduce costs and improve operational standards.

Finance Management / Cost Control / Profitability

• Preparation, implementation and monitoring OPEX budgets
• Ensure that financial processes are followed
• Oversee Asset register for your portfolio and following asset disposal process
• Preparing cost estimates for moves and equipment
• Preparing operating reports and budgets as and when required

Client/Stakeholder Management

• Proactively engage internal stakeholders to ensure that expectations are met.
• Build and develop effective client / stakeholder relationships across multiple levels of the organization

Health & Safety Management

• Complete compliance inspections in conjunction with landlord
• Ensure the provision of a safe working environment
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations on fire, health and safety standards
• Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity plans are implemented and maintained
• Ensure escalation procedures and incident reporting procedures are implemented and in place
• Implement building procedures and performance measures and ensure they are maintained

Minimum requirements

• Tertiary qualification with specialisation in facilities management
• Technical experience and/or qualification will be beneficial
• 10+ years facilities management experience
• 7+ year project management experience
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety and other applicable regulations
• Excellent Microsoft Suite knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)

Skills, and characteristics (add if applicable)

• Leadership and communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Adaptability to dynamic environments
• Time management skills
• Professional ethics
• Persistence
• Mentorship abilities

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Role Responsibilities

• Asset management: Support clients with implementing information systems that enhance our client’s asset management processes.
• Systems development: Design, develop, and implement systems and software solutions to support asset management processes.
  Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to identify user requirements, and conduct business analysis for software development purposes.
• Ensure the integration of new systems with existing infrastructure and processes.
• Generate detailed reports and dashboards to provide insights into asset performance and inform decision-making.
• Project management: Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met and deliverables are achieved.
• Travel: Remote and on-site software user support on software Zutari has implemented.
• The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel and to spend time away from the office, in South Africa and Africa, for time periods of a few days to weeks. 
• The candidate must be suitably experienced and self-sufficient to travel to remote areas of SA and Africa on their own.
• Client engagement: Providing systems training courses and implementing change management programs with Zutari’s clients.
• Reporting writing: Authoring of manuals, project documentation, and manual style reports.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng/BTech in Engineering and BSc Computer Science or BSc Information Science or similar qualifications
• Professional registration or evidence of substantial progression towards professional registration progress would be advantageous
• Valid SA driver’s license and with own reliable vehicle (non-negotiable)
• Minimum of 5 years overall experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in software support and end-user training
• GIS knowledge - ArcGIS / ESRI
• Knowledge of databases such as Access and SQL/Server
• Management information systems (MIS) knowledge – e.g. Microsoft Power BI
• Problem solving, communication, and technical report writing skills
• Previous asset management experience would be advantageous
• Knowledge of ERP systems would be advantageous

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Role responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies on infrastructure projects with a focus on their social impact, accessibility, and equity outcomes.
• Assess transport infrastructure and services (road, rail, ports, and aviation) to determine their effectiveness in improving mobility for vulnerable communities.
• Support social impact assessments, ensuring infrastructure investments enhance livelihoods, public health, education access, and overall quality of life.
• Work with community stakeholders, policymakers, and planners to align transport and infrastructure projects with inclusive development goals.
• Facilitate the collection and analysis of primary and secondary socio-economic data, focusing on affordability, employment opportunities, and gender-sensitive transport planning.
• Contribute to the development of transport policies that promote social sustainability, accessibility, and universal design principles.
• Assess the spatial and social implications of infrastructure development, ensuring projects are designed to reduce inequalities and support underserved communities.
• Conduct research on lifecycle costs and investment strategies, emphasizing long-term community benefits and sustainability.
• Generate and share insights through reports, presentations, and stakeholder engagements to advocate for people-centred infrastructure development.

Minimum requirements

• Honours degree (or equivalent) in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Transport Planning, or related fields.
• At least 5 years’ experience in infrastructure development, social impact assessment, or community-focused planning.
• Strong report-writing and analytical skills, with experience in social research and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of transport systems and infrastructure planning with an emphasis on equity and accessibility.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a community-focused approach.
• Effective communication and facilitation skills for working with diverse stakeholders, including government, communities, and NGOs.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• A valid driver’s license is essential