Engineer Production Grade A - C

Department of Water and Sanitation

Pretoria Head Office, Pretoria Posted 5 days ago Closes 13 Nov

Type

Full-time

Pay

R914 817 – R1 376 199 per year

Work setup

On site

Category

Healthcare & Care

About the job

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office CD: Engineering Services Dir: Mechanical And Electrical Engineer SD: Mechanical Engineering Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Pretoria Head Office Salary: R914 817 - R1 376 199 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package), (Offer will be based on years of experience) Reference: 131126/07 DUTIES Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety. Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects; Develop cost effective solutions according to standards; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Develop tender specifications; 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; 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; Office administration and budget planning; Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise. ENQUIRIES Mr E Manhimanzi Tel No: (012) 336 8621 HOW TO APPLY All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ NOTE Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the posts of Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services Ref No: 301026/19 and Personal Assistant Ref No: 301026/38, advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 dated 16 October 2026, have been withdrawn. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

What you need

A B Eng or BSc Eng Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Three (3) years post qualification. Engineering experience required. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. 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 of research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, creating high-performance culture and professional judgement. Decision making, team leadership and analytical skills. Creativity, self-management, financial, conflict and people management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Willingness to travel country wide. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Planning and organising. Problem solving and analysis. Change management and innovation.

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