Engineers Representative

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari (formerly known as Aurecon) 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 and the Middle East.

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 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.

We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.[NW1] 

What You Will Be Doing?

We are actively seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Resident Engineer/Engineers Representative (Renewable Energy). In this position you will join our Transport business on a fixed-term contract employment basis, where you will play an integral part in a team of highly skilled specialists that ‘bring ideas to life’ for our clients across all types of transport related projects.

The projects will entail providing Professional Services as the Owners Engineer for the Construction phase of Renewable Energy Projects. These projects are located in Limpopo and Free State provinces and will require support for Balance of Plant for period between 6 and 12 months.

Here are the key things you will do to ‘bring ideas to life’:

• This role will report to the Civil Lead Engineer as the Engineers Representative.
• Operate independently and strictly according to the requirements of the contract.
• Monitoring and reporting of all activities on the construction site.
• Ensure that the project is constructed in accordance with the approved construction drawings, schedule and specifications, and documenting these activities accordingly.
• Monitor and support reviews, material inspections and safety inspections.
• Monitor and support quality assurance on site and time frames management.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum Certificate NTS (1,2,3) in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of ten (10) years post graduate experience in Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering works, preferably in the renewable energy field.

Preference will be given to Applicants who possess:

• At least eight (8) years’ experience as Resident Engineer/Engineers Representative on Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering Renewable energy.

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.