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 39/149, page 130

Reference number: 131126/05 (X4 POSTS)
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 13 November 2026
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Directorate: Water Resource Management — Water Resource Development Planning (North, East South and Central)

What you will need

A Civil Engineering degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng) qualification.
Compulsory registration with the 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

Three (3) years post qualification experience in Civil Engineering required. Pertinent knowledge and experience within the field of water resource management is essential.

Professional registration

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

Key responsibilities

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 131 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.

Additional details

Grade: National

How to apply

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.