CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 17 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Qonce | closing date: 05 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Branch
Water And Sanitation Services Management: EC CD: Provincial Operations: Eastern Cape Dir: Infrastructure Development Maintenance
Salary
R1 317 108 – R1 504 797 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package). This appointment will be made on the minimum notch of the salary range, however, a higher notch within the salary range of Grade A will be considered based in relation to the provisions of the Public Service Regulation 2016 as amended, i.e. provision of the candidate’s current salary advice.
Centre
Qonce
Requirements
- An Engineering (B Eng./BSc Eng.) Degree or relevant qualification.
- Six (6) years post qualification experience.
- Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional Engineer (Details of registration must be noted on the prescribed Z83 application form and CV).
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook).
- Understanding of the National Water Act, Water Services Act, National Environmental Management Act, Public Service Regulations Act and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Knowledge of contract, project and financial management.
- Knowledge and understanding of operation and maintenance for water services infrastructure.
- Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
- Ability to communicate in all sectors of the Department 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 to infrastructure.
- Support the comprehensive planning in water services infrastructure.
- 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 on the findings.
- Identify, review and comment on operation and maintenance plans of water services infrastructure in the Region.
- Compile, review and comment on 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 give advice to personnel on various levels, consultants, contractors and water service authorities.
- Support functional arrears to arrange supply chain management, human resources management and financial needs.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to staff towards ECSA registration.
Enquiries
Mr Z Nonjuzana Tel No: (043) 604 5413
Department Notes
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 abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment 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. 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.
Original Text
CD: Provincial Operations: Eastern Cape
Dir: Infrastructure Development Maintenance
SALARY : R1 317 108 – R1 504 797 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package). This appointment will be made on the minimum notch of the salary range, however,
a higher notch within the salary range of Grade A will be considered based in relation to the provisions of the Public Service Regulation 2016 as amended,
i.e. provision of the candidate’s current salary advice.
CENTRE : Qonce
REQUIREMENTS : An Engineering (B Eng./BSc Eng.) Degree or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post qualification experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering
Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional Engineer (Details of registration must be noted on the prescribed Z83 application form and CV).
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Computer literacy (MS
Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook). Understanding of the
National Water Act, Water Services Act, National Environmental Management
Act, Public Service Regulations Act and the Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA). Knowledge of contract, project and financial management.
Knowledge and understanding of operation and maintenance for water services infrastructure. Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
Ability to communicate in all sectors of the Department 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 to infrastructure. Support the comprehensive planning in water
services infrastructure. 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 on
the findings. Identify, review and comment on operation and maintenance plans of water services infrastructure in the Region. Compile, review and comment
on 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 give advice to personnel on various levels, consultants, contractors and water service authorities. Support functional arrears to arrange
supply chain management, human resources management and financial needs. Provide mentoring and guidance to staff towards ECSA registration.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Z Nonjuzana Tel No: (043) 604 5413
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 17 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.