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 and the Middle East.
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 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.
What will you do?
In this position you will lead our Zutari Energys Power System Studies and Network Modelling team mainly within the Tshwane and Cape Town offices, where you will play an integral role in executing our business plan for this region, aligned to our Resources Business plan and Zutari Blueprint 2025.
What can you bring to the team?
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. This might just be the place to unleash your creativity.
If you have the qualifications, skills, and experience to help us work as a team to engineer human-centered solutions to challenges in Africa, then we would love to hear from you!
Our Zutari Codes form the value system we aspire to as we work with each other, our clients and societies affected by our work. These include #We Are One. #We do the Right Thing. #We Foster Trust. #We Own it, Get it Done. #We Show Grit. #We Lead Boldly.
Finally, we value that each of our team members brings something different to Zutari. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you?
If youd like to join our team and become part of our diverse workforce of highly skilled professionals, you must meet the following requirements:
As an expert with extensive experience in the study and detailed modelling of electricity networks and their constituent parts, the Power Systems and Network Modelling Lead is responsible for all technical leadership activities associated with Specialist Studies work.
As the Power Systems and Network Modelling Lead, experience in protection, planning/study and detailed modelling of power systems and their constituent parts. The Power Systems and Network Modelling Lead is responsible for all technical leadership activities associated with Specialist Power Systems Studies work.
People management
- Provide the Line management responsibility for an enthusiastic team of engineers and technologists,
- Provide ongoing technical and professional guidance to individual team members,
- Ensure training and coaching to Zutari Energy Power Systems and Network modelling Team in line with individual and company objectives.
- Engage with key technical people within client organizations to ensure Power Systems and Network Modelling services are meeting client expectations,
- Support the completion of complex consulting projects that fall within the Power Systems and Network Modelling service offering,
- Act as technical lead and/or reviewer for consulting engagements,
- Manage time, scope, and budget of assigned jobs,
- Support and enable revenue growth in the Energy Market providing specialist advice as and when requested.
- Support achievement of revenue and sales targets,
- Identify and develop opportunities within Zutari existing and potential client base,
- Prepare methodologies and hours estimates for service proposals,
- Develop relationships within existing and prospective Zutari client organizations that can benefit from the specialist studies service offerings,
- Support the identification and qualification of market trends that require specialist studies services.
- Support the development of Zutari skills, capabilities and service offerings aligned with market requirements through internal development and market engagement,
- Support sustainable revenue growth, together with the other Energy service lines, to meet the Energy Market and Zutari strategic goals,
- Support other regions in the development of regional markets and capabilities.
- Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering is required with a preference for specialisation in Power Systems or Network Modelling (A post graduate qualification would be an advantage),
- Professional accreditation or registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa or similar,
- Experience interacting with stakeholders,
- At least 10-15+ years of relevant experience,
- Highly proficient user of simulation software. Commonly used network simulation software is DlgSILENT PowerFactory, PSSE, EMTDC/PSCAD, and ETAP,
- Experience performing a range of studies including grid code compliance, power quality studies, dynamic performance studies and forensic studies, insulation coordination, protection coordination, switching studies.
