Engineer Production Grade A-C

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring an Engineer Production Grade A-C in Infrastructure Management: Eastern Operations Cd: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Eastern Sd: Mechanical Engineering Services, based in Midmar Dam. This is a permanent post, paying R914,517 – R1,376,199 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 301026/15 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, install, operate and maintain bulk raw water infrastructure assets.
• Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of bulk raw water infrastructure maintenance projects.
• Develop and implement the short term and long-term infrastructure maintenance plan/program.
• Guide the project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology.
• Development, interpretation and customization of functional and technical norms and standards from an engineering perspective.
• Review and compile operations and maintenance manuals/plans for the bulk raw water infrastructure within the Cluster Compile briefing documentation and tender specifications from a technical engineering perspective.
• Inspect and test mechanical engineering installations and equipment and prepare reports.
• Undertake and implement corrective measures to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee implementation and commissioning of mechanical engineering installations on bulk raw water infrastructure.
• Manage resources and Budget Planning.
• Develop cost effective solutions according to 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.
• Innovative techniques and inputs to water resource development/operational planning and management.
• Compulsory and extensive official travelling within the KZN Province and other provinces as and when required.

Requirements

• An Engineer degree (B Eng/BSc Eng) in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering qualification.
• 3 years post qualification engineering experience in water infrastructure maintenance.
• 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.
• Knowledge of project, asset management and financial management principles.
• Sound understanding of engineering design and analysis.
• 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 and understanding of operations and maintenance of bulk raw water infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Legal compliance, Occupational Health and Safety principles.
• Understanding of the National Water Act, Water Services Act, Government Immovable Asset Management Act, National Environmental Management Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) Computer literacy with strong technical report writing skills and the ability of exercising professional judgement within the engineering environment.
• Knowledge of supply chain management processes.
• Knowledge of contractual and legal requirements.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written) and analytical skills.
• Professional and ethical conduct.
• Knowledge and understanding of computeraided engineering applications.
• Creating a high-performance culture.