Electrical Control, and Instrumentation Engineer

Zutari; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Zutari is seeking a mature graduate engineer to join our electrical/EC&I team in Cape Town. You will contribute to design thinking, data integration, and digital tooling from concept through to commissioning, across mining, water, wastewater, manufacturing and renewables.

A collaborative, lifelong learning mindset is required to thrive in our consulting environment. You should hold a relevant engineering degree and 4–7 years of industrial electrical experience, with a can-do attitude and

Qualifications

• BSc / BEng / MSc / BTech in Electrical, Mechatronic, or Electronic Engineering.
• 4–7 years experience in industrial electrical engineering; water sector preferred.
• Experience blending low voltage motor control, automation, instrumentation, and data into integrated systems.
• EC&I engineering leadership on projects from inception to commissioning; collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EC&I Engineering discipline on projects from inception to commissioning.
• Prepare and assist team members to craft conceptual and detailed designs and specifications.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated electrical solutions.
• Support digital tooling and BIM workflows within projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechatronics

Automation

Instrumentation

Data integration

EC&I leadership

BIM (ACC/Revit)

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Education

BSc / BEng / MSc / BTech in Electrical / Mechatronic / Computer Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

ACC

Revit

BIM

Job description

Description

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.

Description

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 Introduction & Job Overview

Your most important attribute will be your attitude. Positive, engaging, with a can-do stance, willing to take on any challenge as a lifelong learner. As a mature graduate engineer entering the consulting field we would like to utilise you experience in industry and the consulting environment. The environment we operate in is industrial in nature and your interests need to align the technical and commercial realties of the fourth industrial revolution. Our clients are successful companies in the Mining, Water, Wastewater, Manufacturing or renewable industries. They are increasingly focused on energy efficiency and effective data management strategies. Financial success is a by-product of the smart application of our skills, time and attention and we look to bothholistic thinkers and specialists to drive our aspirations. This is an opportunity to become part of our diverse team of professionals that requires the contribution of your technical aspirations in the electrical field.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc / BEng / MSc / BTech in Electrical / Mechatronic / Computer Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• 4 - 7 years experience in industrial electrical engineering field (preference to Water industry experience)
• Enthusiastic and capable of designing opportunities to blend low voltage motor control, automation, control, instrumentation, and data into well-coordinated systems.
• Leading projects or design teams, executing and overseeing the EC&I Engineering discipline on projects from inception to construction and commissioning.
• Prepare and assist team members to craft conceptual as well as detail designs and specifications.
• ECSA professional accreditation (or in progress) beneficial
• Be able to work in a team environment where peer-to-peer learning is encouraged.
• Have a can-do attitude, where challenges and innovation are a part of your value system.
• Familiarity with BIM processes and proficiency in ACC and Revit.
• References to previous managers.

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.