Overview
Managing Director : Land Infrastructure Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at Zutari
Managing Director : Land Infrastructure – (MDLI-10)
Requisition #MDLI-10
Job title:
Managing Director :
Land Infrastructure
Category:
Leadership
Contract type:
Permanent (Employee)
Full Time
Locations:
Cape Town – Century City, WC ZA;
Tshwane – Pretoria, GP ZA (Primary)
Description
Zutari:
Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 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 positively 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.
About the role
As we embrace the opportunities presented by the digital era, we seek a visionary Managing Director to lead our Land Infrastructure business unit in Africa, reporting directly to the Chief Executive :
Africa. As the Managing Director of Land Infrastructure at Zutari, you will provide strategic direction, operational leadership, and drive business growth within the sector.
Leveraging extensive experience in infrastructure engineering, you will lead a team to deliver transformative projects and shape sustainable infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Develop, update, and implement a Land Infrastructure specific Business Plan for profitable growth and market expansion. Integrate this plan with Zutari’s overall strategy. Maintain, grow, and broaden talent and eminence. Connect the business unit with the entire Zutari organization through group initiatives. Maintain industry eminence through thought leadership and stakeholder relationships. Identify emerging trends and opportunities to enhance service offerings.
Operational Management
Oversee daily operations, ensure efficient project delivery, resource allocation, and budget management. Establish KPIs for operational excellence. Guide opportunity management, partner responses, and project pipeline management. Ensure targets are met and progress reported to management.
Winning Work
Generate revenue through client relationships, proposals, tenders, and repeat work. Contribute to client proposals and tenders with business development teams.
Client Engagement and Relationship Management
Build strong client relationships, lead engagement initiatives, and identify new business opportunities. Manage project backlog and pipeline.
Leadership and Development
Provide inspirational leadership, foster collaboration, mentor team members, promote diversity and integrity, and influence staff development.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
Ensure compliance with standards, implement quality assurance, and promote initiatives like youth empowerment and professional development. Participate in industry events and contribute thought leadership.
Requirements
Qualifications
:
Minimum 15 years’ experience in civil engineering, with senior management exposure. Proven track record in strategic planning, business growth, and financial targets. Experience managing large teams and regional relationships.
Knowledge / Skills
:
Broad civil engineering expertise, industry best practices, emerging technologies, strategic thinking, leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Leadership Qualities
:
Visionary, business acumen, innovative, client-focused, team-oriented, ethical, resilient, industry expert, collaborative.
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment.
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Title: Managing Director : Land Infrastructure
Company: Zutari
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Category: Management (Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager)
