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Engineer (Production) Grade A – C

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

Mbombela, Mpumalanga Posted 31 Oct 2026 Closes in 13 days
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Vacancy at a glance

Reference number 131126/08
DPSA post POST39/152
Company / organisation DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
Location Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Salary R914 517 – R1 376 199 p.a., (all-inclusive OSD salary package), (Offer will be based on years of experience)
Posted 31 Oct 2026
Closing date 13 Nov 2026

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Overview

Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety. Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects.

Requirements

  • A Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification at NQF level 7
  • Three (3) years post -qualification engineering experience
  • Compulsory registration with the Engineering council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr En g)
  • The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license
  • Understanding of programme and project management
  • Knowledge and understanding of government procurement for the infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge and understanding of government legislations relevant to the sector. engineering design and analysis knowledge
  • Knowledge of research and development
  • Technical report writing
  • Team leadership, planning and organi sing and analytical skills
  • Understanding of financial, conflict and people management skills
  • Computer literacy

Responsibilities

  • Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety
  • Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects
  • Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound enginee ring principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice
  • Develop cost effective solution according to standards
  • Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawing, and procedures to incorporate new technology
  • Analyses and advises on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of wastewater systems and water supply systems, including collection, treatment, storage, distribution, and discharge
  • Development of planning / operation models or decision support systems for water resource development / management
  • Develop tender specifications
  • Development of Business Plan
  • Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards
  • Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists, and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice
  • Supervise the engineering work and processes
  • Administer performance management and development
  • Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement an d personnel administration
  • Manage Human Resources
  • Monitor and control expenditure
  • Report on expenditure and service delivery
  • Liaise with relevant

How to apply

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

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Ms M Matiso Tel No: (013) 759 7330 / Ms F Mkhwanazi Tel No: (013) 759 7515 / Ms PC Ngwamba Tel No: (013) 759 7446

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