Project Manager

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

• Act as a Project Manager in the delivery of various built environment projects through all project lifecycle stages.
• Technical proficiency in standard project management skills across all knowledge areas.
• Develop and maintain project plans, records, reports, schedules, documentation and filing.
• Monitor, control and report on project progress against cost, schedule and scope baselines.
• Track and report on project financials and financial performance, including preparing forecasts and processing payment certificates and invoicing.
• Timeously identify and report on risks and issues and proactively respond in addressing them.
• Interact with all project role players (including clients, user clients, professional teams, and contractors) and other stakeholders.
• Adhere to and implement all internal quality control and management procedures.

Minimum requirements

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of post-graduate experience in project management within the built environment
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
• Currently registered PrCPM with the SACPCMP
• Experience on built environment projects in a Project Management role
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary professional teams
• Understanding of construction contracts
• Proficiency in oral and written English language
• Good computer skills in Micorsoft suite (MS Project experience would be an added advantage)
• Additional built environment registrations (e.g. PrTech) would be an added advantage
• Advanced degrees, such as a master's in engineering or project management, can 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 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.