This vacancy has closed. It closed on 6 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations

Reference number: 030726/02
Salary: R1 317 108 – R1 504 797 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package). Note: This appointment will be made on the minimum notch of the salary range, however, a higher notch within the salary range of Grade A/B will be considered based on experience and qualification in line with the provisions of the Public Service Regulations 2016, i.e. provision of the candidate’s current salary advice.
Centre: Usutu Vaal (Standerton)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 6 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

Requirements

An Engineering degree (B Eng or BSC Eng) or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post-qualification experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Maintenance and knowledge skills. Engineering design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Technical consulting. Engineering and professional judgment and responsiveness. Good communication skills. Excellent computer skills. Planning and organising, people management, conflict management, negotiation, change management skills. Experience in programme and project management. Team leader and decision maker. Financial management skills.

Duties

Manage the area office in the Central Operations Directorate. Implementation of Water Resource. Infrastructure operations. Medium-to-long term plans to ensure continuation of service delivery. Short term plan to schedule tasks for efficient operations and maintenance. Effective dam safety practices and emergency preparedness plans. Emergency plans for any emergency situation that may jeopardise lives and equipment in the area office. Maintenance and betterment plans, including general maintenance and related facilities. Provide leadership and directions as well as be responsible for facilities for financial management and corporate support in the Cluster Officer. Prepare and manage Area office budget. Manage and control state-owned land and facilities related to water resource infrastructure. Ensure monitoring and evaluation of Cluster Office activities as well as reporting thereon. Manage administration and technical staff. Promote good stakeholder relations and ensure a customer-focused service delivery related to water resources.

Where to send your application

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/eRecruitment

Enquiries

Mr N Buthelezi Tel No: (012) 741 7302

Note

Candidates may be subjected to a skills and knowledge test. Please be advised that the office will transition to an SANWRIA agency.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.

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