Job Openings at Department of Water and Sanitation

REQUIREMENTS :

• An Engineering Degree (BEng/BSc (Eng) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Six (6) years post-qualification experience in mechanical engineering.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng – Mechanical). Project Management certification and/or postgraduate studies will be an added advantage.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence (except for persons with disabilities).
• Extensive experience in the planning, design, construction, and project management of large water resources infrastructure projects, including dams and pump stations. Proven experience in contract management and application of standard forms of contract such as GCC, FIDIC, and NEC.
• Knowledge and experience in asset management, condition assessments, asset verification, maintenance strategies, and lifecycle optimisation of mechanical equipment.
• Experience in financial planning and financial management.
• Detailed knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of project risk analysis and risk management principles.
• Ability to function effectively in a multi-disciplinary team. Strong communication (verbal and written), negotiation, conflict management, and dispute resolution skills. Sound analytical and problemsolving abilities. Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Project, etc.) Willingness to travel extensively and work away from the office for extended periods.

go to method of application »

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant qualification recognised by SAQA.
• Six (6) years post-qualification experience as an Engineering Technologist. 7Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng).
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence (except for persons with disabilities).
• Experience in providing technological advisory services, including evaluation and quality assurance of technical designs and drawings with specifications, and making recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
• Experience in planning and providing technological support to engineers.
• Practical experience in mentoring graduate interns and training of technical personnel.
• Understanding of ECSA professional mentorship requirements will be an added advantage. Knowledge of contract administration, project management, and technical drawing and design principles.
• Understanding of procurement processes within the public sector environment. Sound financial planning and management capability.
• Knowledge of the National Water Act, Water Services Act, applicable environmental legislation, and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Understanding of standard forms of contract used for infrastructure projects and familiarity with feasibility study processes through to project implementation. Strong communication, negotiation, conflict management, and dispute resolution skills.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office and MS Project.
• Experience in design software such as Autodesk Inventor will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to mentor candidates towards professional registration. Willingness to travel extensively and work away from the office for extended periods.

go to method of application »

REQUIREMENTS :

• An Engineering Degree (BEng/BSc (Eng) in Civil Engineering.
• Three (3) years post qualification Civil engineering experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (PrEng). Three (3) to (5) five Years experience in the field of Bulk Water Infrastructure Engineering.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired Code E driver’s license.
• Knowledge of the following fields will be an added advantage:
• Water infrastructure maintenance management, Flood Hydrology, Engineering Economics, Project Management, Water resources system operation, Environmental management, General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works, the National Water Act and the Public Finance Management Act.

go to method of application »

REQUIREMENTS :

• An Engineering Degree (BEng/BSc (Eng) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Three (3) years post qualification relevant engineering experience is required. 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 (except for persons with disabilities). Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection. Understanding of programme and project management principles.
• Knowledge of engineering design and analysis, including pumps and pump stations, dam outlet works, mechanical structural designs, and water resources infrastructure operations. Knowledge of research and development methodologies and computer-aided engineering applications.
• Understanding of legal compliance, technical report writing, and application of professional judgement.
• Competencies required include decision-making, analytical thinking, team leadership, financial and people management, conflict management, customer focus, planning and organising, change management, innovation, and problem-solving. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven liaison and networking capability, particularly within a cooperative governance and stakeholder engagement environment. Willingness to travel extensively and work away from the office for extended periods.

go to method of application »

REQUIREMENTS :

• Four (4) year Degree or equivalent in Environmental Management or Natural Science field. Six (6) years post qualification experience in Water Services Management/Regulation or Water Use Efficiency.
• Previous involvement in the No Drop regulatory programme will be an added advantage.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Effective management and leadership skills.
• Effective advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office Software (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and other software applications.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with management, colleagues, and individuals outside of the organization.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Good planning and organizing skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management Legislation, policies, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in Project and Programme Management. Research and Development skills.
• Technical report writing and professional judgement skills. Data analysis and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of policy development and analysis. Financial Management Skills.
• Understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Water Act (NWA), Water Services Act (WSA) and related legislation.
• Willingness to travel extensive hours.

go to method of application »

REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Diploma in Engineering.
• Six (6) years post qualification in Water and Sanitation Engineering experience.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge and understanding of the water sector: relevant legislations: (NWA, and NEMA) together with the related policies, regulations, principles, guidelines, tools and procedures.
• Knowledge of project implementation and monitoring. Understanding of grants (RBIG and WSIG) management and policies.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, report-writing, and presentation skills. Sound interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and travel; and ability to work under pressure.
• Proven liaison and networking skills especially as they relate to corporative governance and stakeholder.
• An intimate knowledge of the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and the Guidelines for Human Settlement, Planning & Design (“Red Book”) are a requirement.

go to method of application »

REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Six (6) years’ post-qualification technical engineering experience.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician (Pr Tech Eng – Mechanical).
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence (except for persons with disabilities).
• Proven knowledge and experience in mechanical maintenance inspections and relevant standards relating to design, installation, refurbishment, and repair of mechanical infrastructure. Experience in providing and managing technical advisory services and applying engineering principles and techniques to address engineering challenges.
• Knowledge of project management, technical design analysis, research and development, and computer-aided engineering applications.
• Competencies required include technical report writing, analytical thinking, decision-making, creativity, customer focus, planning and organising, and people management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within multi-disciplinary teams. Proven liaison and networking capability, particularly within cooperative governance and stakeholder engagement environments. Willingness to work extended hours under pressure and travel extensively across the country, including working away from the office for extended periods.

go to method of application »

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Three (3) years post-qualification experience as an Engineering Technologist. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng – Mechanical). Experience in preparing and evaluating technical designs and drawings with specifications and making recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
• Experience in planning and providing technological and technical support to engineers.
• Knowledge of contract administration, project management principles, and technical drawing and design.
• Understanding of procurement processes within the public sector environment.
• Sound financial planning and management skills. Knowledge of the National Water Act, Water Services Act, applicable environmental legislation, and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Understanding of standard forms of contract used for infrastructure projects and familiarity with feasibility study processes through to project implementation.
• Competencies required include communication skills, conflict management, negotiation and dispute resolution skills, analytical thinking, planning and organising, and problem-solving.
• Computer literacy (MS Office and MS Project).
• Experience in design software such as Autodesk Inventor will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to mentor and guide candidates towards professional registration.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work away from the office for extended periods.

go to method of application »

REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Three (3) years postqualification technical engineering experience.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician (Pr Techni Eng – Mechanical).
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence (except for persons with disabilities).
• Proven knowledge and experience in mechanical maintenance inspections and applicable standards relating to design, installation, refurbishment, and repair of mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience in providing technical advisory services and applying engineering principles and techniques to address engineering challenges.
• Knowledge of technical design analysis, research and development methodologies, and computer-aided engineering applications.
• Competencies required include technical report writing, analytical thinking, decision-making, creativity, customer focus, planning and organising, and people management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work away from the office for extended periods.