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 Gauteng.

MbombelaApplications close 13 November 2026

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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