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Engineer Production Grade A - C

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

Pretoria, Gauteng Posted 31 Oct 2026 Closes in 13 days
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Vacancy at a glance

Reference number 131126/06
DPSA post POST39/150
Company / organisation DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
Salary R914 817 – 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

Investigate, analyse, and recommend classification of dams. Evaluate applications of Approved Professional Persons (APPs).

Requirements

  • An Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSc Eng) in Civil Engineering
  • Three (3) years post qualification Civil Engineering experience required
  • Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer
  • The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license
  • Experience in dam engineering specifically in aspect of dam safety evaluation, design and construction supervision of dams is highly recommended
  • Knowledge of program and project management
  • Knowledge of technical design and analyses of dams
  • Significant dam engineering experience related to design, flood hydrology, construction, management, and safety of dams with a safety risk
  • Willingness to travel throughout South Africa when required for operational purposes
  • Knowle dge of the water sector and relevant legislation (including but not limited to the Chapter 4 and Chapter 12 of National Water Act (NWA, Act No
  • 36 of 1998) and the Dam Safety Regulations published in Government Notice R
  • 139 of 24 February 2012)
  • Understan ding of research and development
  • Computer -aided engineering applications including relevant computer software knowledge
  • Technical report writing, networking, and professional judgement
  • Problem solving and analyses, decision making, team leadership, creativity, self-management, customer focus, and responsiveness Sound interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Good communication skills both (verbal and written)
  • Planning, organising, and people management

Responsibilities

  • Investigate, analyse, and recommend classification of dams
  • Evaluate applications of Approved Professional Persons (APPs)
  • Evaluate and investigate engineering aspects of licence applications for the construction of new dams, alteration of existing dams, f irst filling and operational aspects of dams
  • Monitor the safety evaluation and investigation reports and carry out risk assessments of dams
  • Follow up on dam safety betterment work with dam owners
  • Liaise with regional offices, dam owners, professional persons, APPs, and the public regarding dam safety matters
  • Conduct dam safety inspections at dams with a safety risk
  • Respond to emergency situations, such as dam failures, at dams and action Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPPs)
  • Conduct site visits to illeg al or unlawful constructed dams and compile technical reports for the issuance of illegal dam letters and directives
  • Develop and/or maintain guidelines and policies and advise on dam safety matters and legislation
  • Generate reports and statistics to measure progress with the Dam Safety Program
  • Support the Chief - and/or Specialist Engineer with all reasonable requests pertaining to dams with a safety risk
  • Assist with the development of Candidate Engineers, Candidate Engineering Technicians and Candidate Engineering Technologists for registration as professionals

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

Mr W Ramokopa Tel No: (012) 336 7953

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