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Looking for exciting engineering jobs in infrastructure? At Zimile, we are at the forefront of technology-driven infrastructure development. As a proudly South African, 100% Black-owned Level 1 company, we offer exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across water resources, municipal infrastructure, property development, and more.
Be part of a team that transforms communities, drives progress, and supports youth employment.
RESIDENT ENGINEER
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We are looking for an experienced Resident Engineer (RE) to be based full-time on site in Hluhluwe, Northern KZN, for a bulk water infrastructure project. The ideal candidate must have experience in managing continuously welded steel pipelines and construction of Reservoirs.
The RE will manage quality control teams, monitor progress, verify completed quantities, prepare detailed progress reports, oversee material inspections and testing, and ensure proper implementation of method statements and construction procedures.
Additional responsibilities include resolving technical queries, liaising with the client and design office, administering contract requirements such as payment certificates, claims and instructions, and overseeing all testing, commissioning, and close-out documentation to ensure successful project completion.
Location: Hluhluwe – Northern KwaZulu-Natal
Position type: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market related
TENDER ADMINISTRATOR
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Zimile is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Tender Administrator to provide comprehensive support to the tender team in ensuring the successful preparation, submission, and management of tenders. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining compliance, managing documentation, and supporting the company’s business development objectives.
Location: Midrand
Position type: Full-time | Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
COMMERCIAL AND CONTRACTS MANAGER
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The Commercial and Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing and safeguarding the commercial and contractual aspects of all projects, partnerships, and frameworks within the Innovation and New Technologies business unit. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that innovation-led projects move beyond pilots and become scalable, profitable, and contractually sound solutions.
Combining elements of financial modelling, contract negotiation, legal compliance, and risk management, this position bridges the finance, legal and business development functions. It ensures that every offering brought to market is financially viable, legally compliant, and commercially protected. The role supports the commercial structuring of new projects and enables sustainable growth by protecting project margins and aligning contractual frameworks with strategic objectives.
This is a mid-to-senior level role that plays a central part in enabling the success of innovation-led projects within the business. The Commercial and Contracts Manager operates at the intersection of finance, legal and business development, helping to translate technically sound innovations into commercially viable offerings that can be scaled across South Africa and the wider Southern African Development Community region.
By ensuring all contractual and financial risks are addressed, this role contributes directly to Zimile’s ability to offer repeatable, packaged solutions to its partners and clients – ensuring both compliance and commercial success.
Reports to: Business Unit Head: Innovation and New Technologies
Department: Innovation and New Technologies
Location: Midrand
Position type: Full-time | Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
STORMWATER DESIGN ENGINEER
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The Stormwater Design Engineer will lead the hydrological and hydraulic design of stormwater systems within transport infrastructure projects. This includes developing sustainable drainage solutions for roads, highways, and transport corridors, ensuring resilience against flooding, erosion, climate change and environmental risks. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise, commercial acumen, environmental awareness, and innovative thinking to protect infrastructure, enhance safety, and improve the quality of life for users and communities.
Reports to: Business Unit Head: Transport
Department: Transport
Location: Midrand
Position type: Full-time | Permanent
