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Engineer Production Grade A - C (x4 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 Engineers will report to the Chief Engineer in one of the Northern, Central, Eastern or Southern Planning Regions and will form part of a project team that would be involved in the optimisation and planning of water resources utilisation and development in South Africa through the evaluation of various options. The incumbent will be responsible for the identification of available water resources and development needs through multidisciplinary basic studies, Conceptualisation of possible solutions to meet water demands and evaluation of associated social, economic and environmental impacts. Involvement in the development of water management strategies, comparative analysis, optimisation and reporting of feasibility investigation of possible water resource development. Preparation of inputs for decision-making regarding the selection, appointment, and control of professional service providers.

Key Requirements 

A Civil Engineering degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng) qualification. Three (3) years post qualification experience in Civil Engineering required. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's licence. Pertinent knowledge and experience within the field of water resource management is essential. 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: 131126/05
• 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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