ENGINEER PRODUCTION GRADE A – C Dir: Strategic Water Resource Planning Sub-Dir: Planning Areas: (North, East and Central)

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Water Resource Management

Reference number: 131126/04
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 Degree (B Eng/BSc (Eng). or NQF level 7 qualification in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification. Minimum three (3) years post qualification relevant experience in Water Engineering required. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver\u2019s licence. 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 post reports to the Chief Engineer and entails the following: Strategic planning of water resources entailing development, review and updating of appropriate strategies to reconcile water availability with growing water requirements in relevant planning area. Developing, maintaining, and updating water reconciliation strategies for water supply systems and catchments in the country. Conducting water availability assessment studies including hydrological modelling for various catchments in the country. Development and maintenance of reconciliation strategies for towns and settlements in relevant Planning Area. Providing inputs to strategic plans and Annual Performance Plans. Strategic inputs to development and update of water related policies, guidelines, and tools. Providing inputs into water use license applications. Liaising on water resource planning matters both nationally and internationally with respect to transboundary watercourses. Providing efficient and effective management of water resources studies/ projects Engaging stakeholders in Integrated Water Resources Management. Managing Aspects such as Human, Financial and Information in National Water Resource Planning. Providing technical and administrative support.

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.