Production Engineer Grade A

Overview

The Production Engineer Grade A will manage and evaluate engineering drawings and designs submitted for waste management license applications, ensuring compliance with national standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and three years of relevant experience, along with a valid ECSA registration. Successful candidates will be involved in various engineering evaluations, approvals, and research related to waste materials and climate change studies. To apply for this position, candidates must complete the new Z83 form and submit their application as directed on the official DPSA website. For full details, including specific requirements, responsibilities, reference numbers, and how to apply, please download and review the official DPSA circular here: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/vacancies/2026/PSV%20CIRCULAR%2028%20of%202026.pdf.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA, plus three (3) years’ post qualification experience in hydraulic, environmental engineering and geotechnical engineering
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional Engineering
• Knowledge and exper ience in water use, waste management, water resource infrastructure design and mining facilities design, operation and reviews procedures
• Knowledge of Waste Classification and Management Regulations
• Knowledge of National Norms and Standards for the Asses sment of Waste for Landfill Disposal
• Knowledge of Norms and Standard for Disposal of Waste to Landfill
• Must understand the policy and legislative framework governing pollution and waste management
• Sound analytical and research skills
• Ability to manage and plan for activities, including projects and policy matters
• Knowledge of National Waste Management Strategy
• Ability to develop, interpret and apply polices, strategies and legislation
• Good interpersonal relations skills, Stakeholder engagement, Strat egic Capability and Leadership skills
• Knowledge of relevant engineering standards
• The incumbent must be able to work independently and efficiently under pressure as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate engineering drawings and designs submitted for new waste management license applications, variations and sections 24G waste management applications
• Screen, review and approve design reports and drawings for new waste license applications, variation, 24G applications and registration in terms National Norms and Standards established in terms of Waste Act
• Manage approval process for construction quality assurance and construction completion reports of waste facilities being licensed
• Scr een, review and approve construction quality assurance and construction completion report
• Manage approval of alternative material to geosynthetic materials for the purpose of beneficial use in terms of exclusion regulations
• Manage and develop case management system to support the Directorate in managing Engineering drawings and designs
• Provide technical and research support
• Conduct research of alternative waste material which will perform equivalent to geosynthetic material
• Develop guidelines for engineering designs and drawings to ensure that relevant engineering standards are met
• Develop guidelines for climate change studies in relation to waste activities

How to apply

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