Engineer (Production) Grade A - C (Mbombela)

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring an Engineer (Production) Grade A - C in Water and Sanitation Services Management: MP CD: Provincial Operations Mpumalanga Dir: Water Services Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Programmes, based in Mbombela. This is a permanent post, paying R914,517 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: 131126/08 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.
• 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 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.

Requirements

• A Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification at NQF level 7.
• 3 years post-qualification engineering experience.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng).
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• 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.