Engineer Production Grade A – C (x3 posts)
Department of Water and Sanitation
Province:
Gauteng
Salary:
R914 817 - R1 376 199 per annum
Closing Date:
November 13, 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular:
39 of 2026
130
Find the original in the DPSA circular:
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.
Key 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's 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.
WHERE TO APPLY
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
WHAT TO SEND
• A completed and signed Z83 form
GOOD TO KNOW
• Quote the reference number: 131126/04
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment
• Late applications are not accepted
Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 130.
Enquiries
Ms P Magubane Tel No: (012) 336 8519
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