DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Water And Sanitation

Engineer Production Grade A – C

Salary or stipendR914 517 – R1 376 199 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package), (Offer will be based on years of experience)

The Department of Water And Sanitation is looking for a Engineer Production Grade A – C. This is a permanent role based in Water And Sanitation.

MmabathoApplications close 30 October 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/101, page 85

Reference number
301026/14
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Water And Sanitation
Closing date
30 October 2026
Centre
Mmabatho
Directorate
Water And Sanitation Services Management: NW

What you will need

  • An Engineering degree (B Eng/BSc (Eng) in Civil Engineering.
  • Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
  • The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s licence is required, as site visits and travel form part of the

Experience

Three (3) years’ relevant post-qualification engineering experience in civil and water engineering.

Professional registration

Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.

Key responsibilities

  • Sound knowledge and experience in municipal water services planning
  • Water Services Development Plans (WSDPs), water services master plans and five- year reliability plans
  • water demand, balances, backlogs, infrastructure capacity, performance and risk assessments
  • feasibility studies, business plans, project identification, prioritisation, packaging and implementation readiness.
  • Working knowledge of the Water Services Act, National Water Act, Municipal Systems Act and applicable environmental, public-finance, supply- chain and engineering prescripts.
  • Competence in programme, project, contract, risk and financial management
  • technical report-writing
  • stakeholder coordination
  • and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with GIS, hydraulic modelling and engineering design software will be an advantage.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, presentation, facilitation and communication skills.
  • Sound professional judgement, teamwork, client orientation, accountability and ethical conduct.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Mr T. Mtshali
  • Telephone: (018) 387 9587

Please note

  • NB: Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo technical and ethical assessments.

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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