Engineering is more than design and delivery at Zutari; it is the craft of shaping possibility.
As a leading buildings, infrastructure engineering, and advisory practice with over 90 years of heritage across Africa and the Middle East, we work across the full infrastructure lifecycle to deliver innovative, digitally enabled solutions. From bridges and dams to energy systems and smart infrastructure, our work connects communities and unlocks long-term value.
We are looking for technical minds who see beyond constraints and are driven to engineer solutions that matter, today and for generations to come.
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.
Role Responsibilities
- Creating conceptual, preliminary, and detail designs in the ports and coastal engineering environment.
- Perform complex engineering designs, calculations, and analysis of ports and coastal related infrastructure across the full lifecycle of the project, i.e., planning, design and implementation.
- Assist in the preparation of project specifications, BoQ’s, cost estimates and 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.
- Undertake ad-hoc or part-time construction supervision duties where required.
- 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 other engineering disciplines.
Minimum Requirements
- BSc/BEng/BTech in Civil Engineering. A postgraduate qualification related to Port & Coastal engineering would be advantageous.
- Evidence of professional registration progress with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
- At least 3 years’ experience in the relevant field.
- Coastal and/or Port engineering experience deemed critical.
- Structural analysis and design experience would be advantageous.
- Familiarity with numerical modelling in the coastal engineering environment.
- Familiarity with international codes and standards related to marine and coastal design as well as structural analysis.
- Experience in using a variety of software packages e.g. Autodesk Civil3D, Revit, Navisworks, etc.
- 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.
- Must be able to work well in a team, in both a supporting and leadership role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with exposure in writing technical reports and/or project correspondence.
- Excellent organisational skills (ability to plan and implement) and time management skills.
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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