ENGINEER PRODUCTION GRADE A – C

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office

Reference number: 110926/05
Salary: R914 817 - R1 376 199 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package), (offer will be based on years of experience)
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

A Civil Engineering degree (B Eng / BSc Eng) qualification. Three (3) years of post-qualification experience. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Experience in dam engineering specifically in aspects of dam safety evaluation, monitoring and rehabilitation will be an added advantage. Experience in asset lifecycle management of dams is highly recommended. Knowledge and experience in project and contracts management. Understanding of procurement processes in the Public Sector. Sound financial planning and management. Ability to communicate, conflict management, contract dispute resolution and negotiation skills will be an added advantage. Computer literacy and the ability to use most common MS Office programs is highly recommended. Ability to work with structural analysis software.

Duties

Conduct dam safety evaluations, monitoring and implementation of rehabilitation projects in line with Chapter 12 of the National Water Act of 1998 as well as Government Notice R139 of February 2012. Manage small to medium-size projects and oversee all aspects of project implementation in accordance with the applicable standard contracts such as SAICE GCC 2025, FIDIC and NEC Suite 4. Manage the technical, environmental, contractual, risk, social and financial aspects of dams’ rehabilitation projects. Ensure compliance with technical standards, legal requirements, timeframes, and approved budgets during the implementation of projects.

Where to send your application

Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management, Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia 1 Building or e-mail @ DTARecruit202618@cogta.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms L Motlhala

Enquiries

Ms N Mwandla Tel No: (012) 336 8736

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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