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Engineer Production Grade A-C

Department of Water and Sanitation

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Location
Midmar Dam, KwaZulu-Natal
Salary
R914 517 – R1 376 199 per year
Job type
Permanent
Work setting
On-site
Sector
Government & public service
Closing date
30 Oct 2026

Posted 10 days ago

What you need

Qualification
Degree
Experience
3+ years
Driver's licence
Code 8 (EB)

Registrations / certificates: ECSA Professional Engineer (Pr Eng)

  • Mechanical Engineering degree (BEng or BSc Eng)
  • ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer
  • 3 years in water infrastructure maintenance
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Based at Midmar Dam, with travel

How to apply

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How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/102, ref 301026/15. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.

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Job description

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Eastern Operations Cd: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Eastern Sd: Mechanical Engineering Services

Requirements:
An Engineer degree (B Eng/BSc Eng) in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering qualification. Three (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 computer- aided engineering applications. Creating a high-performance culture.

Duties:
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.

Enquiries: Mr Tahir Jasat Tel No: (033) 239 1204

Reference number: 301026/15

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