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 39/151, page 132

Reference number: 131126/07
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 13 November 2026
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Directorate: Infrastructure Management: Head Office — Mechanical And Electrical Engineer SD: Mechanical Engineering

What you will need

A B Eng or BSc Eng Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Three (3) years post qualification.
Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional Engineer.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection.
Understanding of programme and project management.
Knowledge of engineering design and analysis including but not limited to pumps and pump stations, dam outlet works mechanical structural designs and Water Resources Infrastructure Operations.
Knowledge of research and development.
Computer-aided engineering

Experience

Engineering experience required.

Professional registration

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

Key responsibilities

Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety.
Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects
Develop cost effective solutions according to standards
Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology
Develop tender specifications
Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice
Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards
Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice
Office administration and budget planning
Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise.

Additional details

Grade: National

How to apply

Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, creating high-performance culture and professional judgement. Decision making, team leadership and analytical skills. Creativity, self-management, financial, conflict and people management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Willingness to travel country wide. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Planning and organising. Problem solving and analysis. Change management and innovation.

Enquiries: Mr E Manhimanzi
Telephone: (012) 336 8621