Jobs at Zutari

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

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Role Responsibilities

• Partner with an established, leading team of geotechnical engineers and Engineering Geologists.
• Provide a mix of technical delivery, project management, but with significant focus on problem solving, analysis and design.
• Liaise with other design disciplines to develop and maintain design coordination.
• Responsible for winning work for the broader geotechnical team, as well as building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Periodic travel to projects in South Africa, Rest of Africa and the Middle East will be necessary.
• Ability to apply new knowledge, deliver and devise new approaches in industry in solving complex ground problems.
• Ensure timely delivery of Geotechnical deliverables of projects, within scope and budget.
• Establish a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically, managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Resolve project level issues independently.
• Mentor junior Geotechnical and Geology resources.
• Support business development activities.
• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining a continued personal interest in achieving set targets.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng or BSc degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng. or equivalent) OR clear evidence of registration progress.
• A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering will highly beneficial.
• A minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience in Geotechnical Engineering within the Transport discipline.
• Solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics is essential.
• Experience in the design of foundations for buildings and structures, slope stabilisation and ground improvement, earthworks and retention structures.
• Experience in foundation and pile design, settlement, earth pressure, slope stability, and bearing capacity etc. would be highly beneficial.
• Skills and experience in geotechnical analysis and design.
• Solid knowledge of design standards.
• Skills in geotechnical analysis including the application of the latest analysis methods and software.
• Communication and report writing skills are required, along with the ability to work with clients to develop new and existing business opportunities.

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Role Responsibilities

• Partner with an established, leading team of geotechnical engineers and Engineering Geologists.
• Provide a mix of technical delivery, project management, but with significant focus on problem solving, analysis and design.
• Liaise with other design disciplines to develop and maintain design coordination.
• Responsible for winning work for the broader geotechnical team, as well as building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Periodic travel to projects in South Africa, Rest of Africa and the Middle East will be necessary.
• Ability to apply new knowledge, deliver and devise new approaches in industry in solving complex ground problems.
• Ensure timely delivery of Geotechnical deliverables of projects, within scope and budget.
• Establish a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically, managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Resolve project level issues independently.
• Mentor junior Geotechnical and Geology resources.
• Support business development activities.
• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining a continued personal interest in achieving set targets.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng or BSc degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng. or equivalent).
• A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering will highly beneficial.
• A minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience in Geotechnical Engineering within the Transport discipline.
• Solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics is essential.
• Solid experience in the design of foundations for buildings and structures, slope stabilisation and ground improvement, earthworks and retention structures.
• Experience in foundation and pile design, settlement, earth pressure, slope stability, and bearing capacity etc. would be highly beneficial.
• Skills and experience in geotechnical analysis and design.
• Solid knowledge of design standards.
• Skills in geotechnical analysis including the application of the latest analysis methods and software.
• Communication and report writing skills are required, along with the ability to work with clients to develop new and existing business opportunities.

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Role Responsibilities

• Partner with an established, leading team of geotechnical engineers and Engineering Geologists.
• Provide a mix of technical delivery, project management, but with significant focus on problem solving, analysis and design.
• Liaise with other design disciplines to develop and maintain design coordination.
• Responsible for winning work for the broader geotechnical team, as well as building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Periodic travel to projects in South Africa, Rest of Africa and the Middle East will be necessary.
• Ability to apply new knowledge, deliver and devise new approaches in industry in solving complex ground problems.
• Ensure timely delivery of Geotechnical deliverables of projects, within scope and budget.
• Establish a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically, managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Resolve project level issues independently.
• Mentor junior Geotechnical and Geology resources.
• Support business development activities.
• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining a continued personal interest in achieving set targets.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng or BSc degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng. or equivalent).
• A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering will highly beneficial.
• A minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience in Geotechnical Engineering within the Transport discipline.
• Extensive understanding of soil and rock mechanics is essential.
• Solid experience in the design of foundations for buildings and structures, slope stabilisation and ground improvement, earthworks and retention structures.
• Experience in foundation and pile design, settlement, earth pressure, slope stability, and bearing capacity etc. would be highly beneficial.
• Skills and experience in geotechnical analysis and design.
• Solid knowledge of design standards.
• Skills in geotechnical analysis including the application of the latest analysis methods and software.
• Communication and report writing skills are required, along with the ability to work with clients to develop new and existing business opportunities.

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Role Responsibilities

• Provide a mix of technical delivery and project management but with a significant focus on problem-solving, analysis, and design.
• Liaise with other design disciplines to develop and maintain design coordination.
• Responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to apply new knowledge and deliver and devise new approaches in industry in solving complex ground problems.
• Safety is our priority, the candidate must always adhere to all applicable health and safety standards and practices, on-site and in the office.
• Demonstrate some understanding and importance of compiling safety files before site investigations.
• Travel will be necessary from time to time to projects located in South Africa, other countries in Africa, and the Middle East, as well as other countries.

Qualifications Requirements

• BSc (Hons) degree in Engineering Geology, or equivalent.
• Registration as a Professional Scientist (Pr Sci Nat or equivalent) with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), or proof the process is underway.
• A post-graduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Membership with the South African Institute for Engineering and Environmental Geologists (SAIEG) will be advantageous.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years industry experience.
• Communication and report writing skills are required, along with the ability to work with clients to develop new and existing business opportunities.
• Good knowledge and experience record in delivering geological/geotechnical projects using applicable standards and principles.
• Experience in the application of relevant geological and geotechnical software packages (such as gINT, Leapfrog, Rockscience software, GIS, etc).
• Experience in geotechnical investigations including data gathering, site characterisation, formulating ground models, sampling, analysis of ground conditions and laboratory results, and report writing. 
• Skill and experience in geological/geotechnical analysis and providing inputs into design.
• Demonstrate experience of working across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrate commercial and project financial awareness, including the preparation of proposals and bid submissions.
• Experience in managing small projects will be advantageous.
• The ability to provide mentoring and technical guidance for younger graduate engineering geologists would be a recommendation.
• Proactive communication skills to work with colleagues and other design teams.
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with all levels of staff and clients.

Software Competency Requirements

• GiNT (Openground will be advantageous)
• Rockscience software (Dips, RocFall, RocTopple, RocPlane, Swedge etc.)
• Leapfrog (Advantageous)
• MS Office Suite

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Role Responsibilities

• Provide a mix of technical delivery and project management but with a significant focus on problem-solving, analysis, and design.
• Liaise with other design disciplines to develop and maintain design coordination.
• Responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to apply new knowledge and deliver and devise new approaches in industry in solving complex ground problems.
• Safety is our priority, the candidate must always adhere to all applicable health and safety standards and practices, on-site and in the office.
• Demonstrate some understanding and importance of compiling safety files before site investigations.
• Travel will be necessary from time to time to projects located in South Africa, other countries in Africa, and the Middle East, as well as other countries.

Qualifications Requirements

• BSc (Hons) degree in Engineering Geology, or equivalent.
• A post-graduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Membership with the South African Institute for Engineering and Environmental Geologists (SAIEG) will be advantageous.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years industry experience.
• Communication and report writing skills are required, along with the ability to work with clients to develop new and existing business opportunities.
• Good knowledge and experience record in delivering geological/geotechnical projects using applicable standards and principles.
• Experience in the application of relevant geological and geotechnical software packages (such as gINT, Leapfrog, Rockscience software, GIS, etc).
• Experience in geotechnical investigations including data gathering, site characterisation, formulating ground models, sampling, analysis of ground conditions and laboratory results, and report writing. 
• Skill and experience in geological/geotechnical analysis and providing inputs into design.
• Demonstrate experience of working across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrate commercial and project financial awareness, including the preparation of proposals and bid submissions.
• Experience in managing small projects will be advantageous.
• The ability to provide mentoring and technical guidance for younger graduate engineering geologists would be a recommendation.
• Proactive communication skills to work with colleagues and other design teams.
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with all levels of staff and clients.

Software Competency Requirements

• GiNT (Openground will be advantageous)
• Rockscience software (Dips, RocFall, RocTopple, RocPlane, Swedge etc.)
• Leapfrog (Advantageous)
• MS Office Suite

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Role Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering, designs, calculations, and analysis of water or wastewater infrastructure and systems.
• Be responsible for the design of water and wastewater infrastructure systems (specifically including pump stations, pipelines and treatment facilities), with key contributions on 3D models, technical drawings and details.
• Be responsible for producing other key deliverables on projects, such as technical reports, specifications, and procurement documentation.
• Assist with the management and delivery of water projects to a high quality within constrained timeframes.
• Sound knowledge in the use of a variety of civil engineering analysis software and apply. advanced skills with 3D engineering modelling software.
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of BIM processes.
• Confident, well-spoken, self-starter, disciplined, detail and deadline / delivery orientated.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• 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. degree (Civil Engineering).
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience on civil engineering projects, with an emphasis on bulk water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Must be AutoCAD proficient.
• A working knowledge of engineering design software and analytical tools applicable to the envisaged role.

Advantageous Experience and Competencies

• Construction related experience on bulk water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Capability in Autodesk suite of engineering software (e.g. Civil 3D, Revit, Inventor, Navisworks or InfraWorks).
• Capability in using common data environments such as ACC/BIM360 or ProjectWise.
• Capability in transient (surge) analysis of pipelines.
• Capability in Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling

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Key Responsibilities

• Represent the Owner’s Engineer on-site during construction and commissioning of all electrical systems.
• Oversee and inspect electrical installation works, including MV/HV switchgear, transformers, cabling, protection systems, and SCADA integration.
• Monitor EPC contractor performance, ensuring compliance with employers’ requirements, design, technical specs, and timelines.
• Enforce quality assurance processes, test protocols, and corrective action measures.
• Witness FATs and SATs where required, ensuring functional and safe electrical commissioning.
• Support interface management between civil, mechanical, and electrical workstreams.
• Report regularly on progress, risks, deviations, and HSE issues.
• Maintain a detailed site log and compile structured daily/weekly progress reports.
• Attend site meetings and represent OE interests in all technical discussions.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng, BTech, or ND in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of on-site experience with electrical systems. Prior renewable energy experience across Wind, Solar PV or BESS in the power or infrastructure sector is highly advantageous.
• 2 completed utility-scale energy projects in a construction supervision or OE role will be highly advantageous.
• Solid understanding of MV and HV systems, and electrical commissioning procedures.
• Strong command of QA/QC documentation and HSE compliance.
• Able to interpret single-line diagrams, technical drawings, and electrical specifications.

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Role responsibilities

• Manage full design aspects for Mechanical (HVAC) Services across a range of building services projects.  
• Analysing project requirements in the context of various codes and standard and develop conceptual designs through to a set of construction information. 
• Directing a team to ensure compliant designs are delivered to agreed programmes. 
• Manage and coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces. 
• Develop scripts and add-ins to automate repetitive design aspects and/or to check various design compliance aspects (using e.g., Dynamo, Python). 
• Representation at client and professional meetings and being able to present work and engage in technical conversations. 
• Maintaining accountability for resourcing, timeliness, quality, risk management, project financial performance, scope management and keeping the client informed on project progress. 
• Establish new client relationships and maintain existing client relationships. 
• Planning and managing deliveries while developing the skills of the engineering and BIM team.

Minimum requirements

• BSc/BEng, or MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering. 
• Minimum requirements: Active professional registration with a certified engineering body 
• Minimum of 7 to 10years’ experience as a Mechanical (HVAC) Engineer within the Built Environment. (International experience will be highly advantageous). 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing multiple teams over multiple deliveries.   
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience mentored and developed junior engineers.  
• Strong understanding of local, international codes and standards, preferably including those applicable to South Africa and the Middle East.  
• Strong technical and view of building services, focussing mainly on Mechanical (HVAC). 
• Strong proficiency in Revit would be an advantage working on your projects. 
• Strong proficiency in mechanical simulation software is highly advantageous. [HAP/IES]
• Being confident, a team player, approachable.   
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience developing shop drawings.