Department of Water And Sanitation

Engineer Production Grade A – C

Salary or stipendR914 817 – 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 Gauteng.

Pretoria Head OfficeApplications close 13 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/148, page 130

Reference number: 131126/04 (X3 POSTS)
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 13 November 2026
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Directorate: Water Resource Management — Strategic Water Resource Planning Sub-

What you will need

A Degree (B Eng/BSc (Eng). or NQF level 7 qualification in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification.
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.

Experience

Minimum three (3) years post qualification relevant experience in Water Engineering required.

Professional registration

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

Key responsibilities

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 licence

Additional details

Grade: National

How to apply

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.

Enquiries: Ms P Magubane
Telephone: (012) 336 8519

Please note

This is an affirmative action position.
Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups, in accordance with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan and applicable legislation.