Engineer Production Grade A - C (Pretoria Head Office)

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring an Engineer Production Grade A - C in Infrastructure Management: Head Office CD: Engineering Services Dir: Mechanical And Electrical Engineer SD: Mechanical Engineering, based in Pretoria Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R914,817 to 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: 131126/07 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

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.

Requirements

• A B Eng or BSc Eng Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 years post qualification.
• Engineering experience required.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional Engineer.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• 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 applications.
• 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.