Production Engineer Grade A
Overview
The Production Engineer Grade A position focuses on risk assessment related to hydraulic, environmental, and geotechnical engineering within the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. Key responsibilities include reviewing risk assessment reports, developing methodologies for waste management, and providing technical support to the licensing directorate. Applicants are required to submit their applications online via the e-recruitment portal, ensuring they complete all sections of the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV with at least three contactable references. 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 chemical engineering or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA
- Three (3) years’ post qualification experience in hydraulic, environmental engineering, and geotechnical engineering
- Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional Engineer
- Knowledge of beneficial use of waste and National Waste Management Strategy
- Understanding of quantitative and qualitative risk assessment
- Knowledge of waste characterization and risk profiling
- Understanding of 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 and experience in contract management
- Good interpersonal relations skills, Stakeholder engagement, Strategic Capability and Leadership skills
- Knowledge of relevant engineering standards
- Ability 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
- Review risk assessment reports and risk management plans in accordance with exclusion regulations
- Develop National Threshold Inventory to inform quality of waste to be excluded for beneficial use
- Develop methodologies and procedures to determine the threshold and risk of waste material for exclusion
- Develop database of beneficial use of different waste streams
- Process registration for National Norms and Standards for Waste
- Develop and implement quantitative and qualitative assessment tools for exclusion applications
- Provide technical and research support to licensing Directorate on the development of inventory for products derived from waste
- Develop quality standards for safe compost and organic waste
- Research on products from waste and parameters to maintain environmental safety
- Develop housekeeping standards for the storage and handling of hazardous waste
- Develop and implement SOP for exclusion applications
How to apply
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