Project Engineer: Mechanical Engineer: WASA50023 at City of Ekurhuleni

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc, BEng, or BTech in Mechanical Engineering/ Relevant NQF 7 Qualification
• Eligible for registration with ECSA
• 3 years’ experience in mechanical design and infrastructure project management in the municipal or water sector
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, SolidWorks, or similar software
• Knowledge of pump systems, mechanical process equipment, and hydraulic fundamentals

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design and project management of water and sanitation infrastructure for the City, including pump stations, pipelines, reservoirs, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and associated mechanical systems.
• Design and manage mechanical systems for water and sanitation infrastructure, including pumps, pipelines, valves, compressors, blowers, and motor control systems.
• Provide technical support for maintenance planning, refurbishments, and upgrades of existing infrastructure.
• Supervise consultants and contractors during installation, commissioning, and performance testing.
• Conduct quality control, site inspections, and prepare compliance documentation for infrastructure projects
• Ensure compliant to all relevant legislation, by-laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Inspect mechanical works to verify compliance with design and quality standards to guarantee quality and operational readiness of mechanical systems
• Facilitate handover of mechanical infrastructure to operations and ensuring mechanical systems are documented, registered, and transferred to the operations unit
• Ensuring the project financial administration delivery processes comply with internal controls and governance standards and report on any deviations