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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 peoples 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 relentlessly pursue those rainmakers who are different those who say it can be done those who seek alternative innovative solutions and who share our hope of making an impact in the lives of our fellow Africans.

Are you intent on leaving a legacy that can benefit future generations If you have what it takes if you are authentic and different we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a Professional Electrical Engineer or Technologist with a strong background in Datacentre electrical design and consulting. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects work with leading clients in the sector and grow within a dynamic and inclusive team.

Role Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead electrical design and delivery for Datacentre projects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative energy-efficient solutions.
• Engage with clients to understand needs and deliver value-driven outcomes.
• Take ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Support junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Minimum requirements

• ECSA registered as a Professional Electrical Engineer or Technologist.
• Minimum 5 years in electrical consulting specifically within the Datacentre sector.
• Technical Expertise:
  • MV and LV switchgear design and commissioning.
  • Network studies protection coordination cable design transformer sizing.
  • Practical site experience with electrical installation contractors.
• Project Exposure: Experience on large multi-disciplinary Datacentre projects.
• Consulting Insight: Exposure to consulting environments either directly or via client/contractor roles.

Skills and characteristics

• Strong interest in industrial environments and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
• Passion for energy efficiency and sustainable engineering practices.
• Ability to work as a specialist generalist or a hybrid contributor.
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Positive proactive attitude with a commitment to lifelong learning.

We believe that a diverse work force 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 support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa