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.

The Role and the kind of talent we’re looking for:

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 and of leaving a legacy that can benefit future generations.
We’re growing our climate change team and we’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated person to take up the role of a climate change associate or director.

Role responsibilities:

Selling climate change services and business development
Managing large climate change projects and clients
Developing climate change mitigation and/or adaptation strategies, policies and plans
Compiling specialist climate change reports as part of environmental impact assessments
Assessing climate finance requirements and readiness and developing climate finance strategies and plans.
Working with project developers, development finance agencies, think tanks, financial institutions and research institutions to develop financing tools and mobilize resources for climate action.
Supporting public and private sector implementation of the Paris Agreement
Supporting companies with implementation of the TCFD recommendations

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, development finance, environmental management or equivalent (master’s degree or PhD will be an added advantage)
At least 8 years’ experience in climate change practice or consulting
Must have experience in at least TWO of the following climate change areas: 1) Climate finance; 2) GHG emissions & mitigation; and 3) climate risk, vulnerability, and adaptation.
Experience in selling climate change services, business development and client management.
Must be technically competent and comfortable with MS: Excel and mathematical equations.

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 practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

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