
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 Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/152, page 132
- Reference number
- 131126/08
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
- Centre
- Mbombela
- Directorate
- Water and Sanitation Services Management: MP — Water Services Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Programmes
What you will need
- A Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification at NQF level 7.
- Compulsory registration with the Engineering council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng).
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
- Understanding of programme and project management.
- Knowledge and understanding of government procurement for the infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge and understanding of government legislations relevant to the sector. engineering design and analysis knowledge.
- Knowledge of research and development.
- Technical report writing.
- Team leadership, planning and organising and analytical skills.
- Understanding of financial, conflict and people management skills.
- Computer literacy.
Experience
Three (3) years post-qualification engineering experience.
Professional registration
Compulsory registration with the Engineering council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng).
Skills and competencies
- Team leadership, planning and organising and analytical skills.
- Understanding of financial, conflict and people management skills.
Key responsibilities
- Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety.
- Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects.
- 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.
- Develop cost effective solution according to standards.
- Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawing, and procedures to incorporate new technology.
- Analyses and advises on the 133 planning, design, construction and maintenance of wastewater systems and water supply systems, including collection, treatment, storage, distribution, and discharge.
- Development of planning / operation models or decision support systems for water resource development / management.
- Develop tender specifications.
- Development of Business Plan.
- 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.
- Supervise the engineering work and processes.
- Administer performance management and development.
- Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration.
- Manage Human Resources.
- Monitor and control expenditure.
- Report on expenditure and service delivery.
- Liaise with relevant.
Additional details
- Grade: National
How to apply
- Enquiries: Ms M Matiso
- Telephone: (013) 759 7330, (013) 759 7515, (013) 759 7446

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