ENGINEER PRODUCTION GRADE A - C

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Water Resource Management

Reference number: 131126/05
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: 13 November 2026
Circular: No 39 of 2026

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Requirements

A Civil Engineering degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng) qualification. Three (3) years post qualification experience in Civil Engineering required. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver\u2019s licence. Pertinent knowledge and experience within the field of water resource management is essential. Knowledge of the National Water Act (no 36 of 1998) as well as other relevant acts and legislations such as the Water Services Act and the national Environmental Management Act (no 107 of 1998) and dam safety legislations.

Duties

The Engineers will report to the Chief Engineer in one of the Northern, Central, Eastern or Southern Planning Regions and will form part of a project team that would be involved in the optimisation and planning of water resources utilisation and development in South Africa through the evaluation of various options. The incumbent will be responsible for the identification of available water resources and development needs through multidisciplinary basic studies, Conceptualisation of possible solutions to meet water demands and evaluation of associated social, economic and environmental impacts. Involvement in the development of water management strategies, comparative analysis, optimisation and reporting of feasibility investigation of possible water resource development. Preparation of inputs for decision-making regarding the selection, appointment, and control of professional service providers.

Where to send your application

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Enquiries

Ms P Magubane Tel No: (012) 336 8519

Note

This is an affirmative action position. Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups, in accordance with the Department\u2019s Employment Equity Plan and applicable legislation.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.