SPECIALIST ENGINEER: WATER AND SANITATION is a South African government vacancy at Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA). This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: MISA Head Office – Centurion | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R1 928 700 – R2 757 078 per annum, (OSD), Total cost package
Centre
MISA Head Office – Centurion
Requirements
- An appropriate master’s degree in civil engineering (M Eng / MSc Eng) specializing in Water and Sanitation or relevant qualification at NQF level 9 as recognised by SAQA with Ten (10) years post-qualification experience.
- Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
- Process Competencies: Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication.
- Core Competencies: Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme, and Project Management.
- Technical competencies: In depth knowledge and understanding of: Engineering design and analysis knowledge, Engineering and professional judgement, Contract Management, Knowledge of local socio-economic infrastructure, Engineering, legal and operational compliance and engineering operational communication.
Duties
- The successful candidate will perform the following duties: support on specialized water and sanitation engineering services in accordance with South African Policies, Act, Regulations, and Industry Guidelines following MISA and Municipal Norms and Practices.
- Design new systems to solve complex engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety.
- Lead and coordinate advanced research, knowledge application and provide specialized expect advice on water and sanitation engineering field.
- Develop and review municipal sector master plans.
Enquiries
Applications enquiries: Ms Zipho Thete & Nommiselo Mtini Tel No: (012) 848 5308/5401/ 5305 / To The T Recruitment at 067 391 7387
Applications
Where to send your application.
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: misa23@tttrecruitment.co.za
Department Notes
Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za/ ’’From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered”, a recent comprehensive CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified qualification, only shortlisted candidates will submit proof of permanent residence. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates for all posts will be subjected to (1) a technical/practical exercise; (2) integrity assessment; (3) personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizen verification, financial records, qualification; and for SMS posts (4) verification a generic managerial competency assessment and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as completing a financial interest declaration within one month of appointment and annually thereafter. The department reserves the right not to fill the post(s). One must be a practical exercise, 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. MISA invites suitable candidates to apply for the following positions, based in MISA Head Office in Centurion, Pretoria, and other Provinces.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 928 700 – R2 757 078 per annum, (OSD), Total cost package
CENTRE : MISA Head Office – Centurion
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate master’s degree in civil engineering (M Eng / MSc Eng) specializing in Water and Sanitation or relevant qualification at NQF level 9 as
recognised by SAQA with Ten (10) years post-qualification experience.
Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
as a Professional Engineer. Process Competencies: Knowledge Management,
Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication. Core Competencies: Strategic Capacity
and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial
Management, Change Management, Programme, and Project Management.
Technical competencies: In depth knowledge and understanding of:
Engineering design and analysis knowledge, Engineering and professional judgement, Contract Management, Knowledge of local socio-economic
infrastructure, Engineering, legal and operational compliance and engineering operational communication.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: support on specialized water and sanitation engineering services in accordance with
South African Policies, Act, Regulations, and Industry Guidelines following
MISA and Municipal Norms and Practices. Design new systems to solve complex engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety.
Lead and coordinate advanced research, knowledge application and provide specialized expect advice on water and sanitation engineering field. Develop
and review municipal sector master plans.
ENQUIRIES : Applications enquiries: Ms Zipho Thete & Nommiselo Mtini Tel No: (012) 848
5308/5401/ 5305 / To The T Recruitment at 067 391 7387
APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: misa23@tttrecruitment.co.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 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.