Civil Design Engineer: Water & Sanitation (Hybrid)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Civil Design Engineer (Water & Sanitation) in Klerksdorp, North West. The role combines office design work with site visits under a hybrid arrangement, supporting potable water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in water and sanitation design, strong hydraulic modeling skills (EPANET/SWMM) and CAD proficiency, plus ECSA registration. A driver’s license and willingness to visit sites are essential.

Qualifications

• BEng Civil or equivalent is required.
• At least 5 years in water and sanitation design.
• ECSA registration as Pr. Eng. or Tech Eng. is required.
• Proficient in hydraulic modeling and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design water supply networks, treatment plants, pumping stations, and distribution systems.
• Design wastewater collection and treatment systems with regulatory compliance.
• Plan and design stormwater management, drainage networks, and flood control.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, specs, and tender documents using design software.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments for new infra projects.
• Oversee construction phase, provide technical support and quality control.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

EPANET

SWMM

CAD software

Water treatment

Wastewater treatment

Distribution networks

Report writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

BEng Civil or equivalent

ECSA registration (Pr. Eng./Tech Eng.)

Tools

EPANET

SWMM

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Civil Design Engineer (Water & Sanitation) in Klerksdorp, North West. The role combines office design work with site visits under a hybrid arrangement, supporting potable water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in water and sanitation design, strong hydraulic modeling skills (EPANET/SWMM) and CAD proficiency, plus ECSA registration. A driver’s license and willingness to visit sites are essential.