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POST 07/82 : ENGINEER PRODUCTION GRADE A – C

🏢 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION 📍 King Williams Town ⏳ Closes: 13 Mar 2026 ⛔ Closed 🧾 Post: 07/82 # Ref: 130326/04 (X2 POSTS) Branch: Water And Saniatation Services Management: Ec Cd: Provincial Operations: Eastern Cape: Dir: Infrastructure Development Maintenance
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This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 13 Mar 2026.

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Salary
R879 342 – • per annum
Centre
King Williams Town
Reference
130326/04 (X2 POSTS) Branch: Water And Saniatation Services Management: Ec Cd: Provincial Operations: Eastern Cape: Dir: Infrastructure Development Maintenance
Closing date
13 Mar 2026

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Overview
Join the Department of Water and Sanitation to design and manage water services infrastructure projects, providing technical support and ensuring smooth project execution.

Requirements

A Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSc) qualification.

Three (3) years post qualification engineering experience in water services infrastructure development.

Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.

The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Knowledge of contract, project and financial management.

Knowledge and understanding of operation and maintenance for Water Services Infrastructure.

Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and MS Outlook).

Understanding of the National Water Act, Water Services Act, National Environmental Management Act, Public Service Regulations Act, Division of Revenue Act (DoRA) and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

Good communication skills both (verbal and written) and the ability to communicate with all sector departments and other institutions.

Must be able to work independently, be self-motivated and reliable.


Duties

Provide assistance in the design systems, structures and installation of water services related infrastructure.

Support the comprehensive planning in water services infrastructure development.

Manage multifaceted projects in the technical investigation, development and refurbishment of water services infrastructure.

Provide assistance and support in administration.

Inspect, test equipment, infrastructure, systems, and installations including the preparation of reports of the findings.

Identify, review and comment on operation and maintenance plans of water services infrastructure in the region.

Compile, review and comment on the contract documentation proposals, bill of quantities and tenders.

Coordination of the water services planning in the region.

Manage financial allocations to projects and programs.

Provide technical engineering support, guidance and advice to junior personnel, consultants, contractors and water service authority’s (WSA).

Support functional areas to arrange supply chain management, human resources management and financial needs.


How to apply

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