Civil Engineer

Durbanville Classifieds; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Durbanville Classifieds is seeking a Water Engineer with 8+ years of experience to lead complex water and sanitation projects in the public and private sectors. You will develop water conservation strategies, manage budgets, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with municipal legislation and regulatory requirements.

This role offers opportunities to influence policy development and mentor junior engineers across municipalities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in civil or related field
• Registration with ECSA or active progress toward registration is advantageous
• 8+ years of experience in water and sanitation sector
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead complex water projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop water conservation and demand management strategies.
• Manage water security, drought mitigation, and resilience projects.
• Prepare funding applications, business cases, and budgets for interventions.
• Draft tender documentation and oversee contract administration.
• Collaborate with government bodies, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership on groundwater, SCADA, telemetry, and water treatment initiatives.
• Develop master plans, standards, and policies for water services.

Skills

Water resources

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

BEng/BSc Civil Engineering

ECSA registration (advantage)

Job description

Introduction

We offer this exciting position to a Water Engineer with 8 years plus experience

Duties & Responsibilities

• Experience leading complex projects, influencing policy development, and implementing innovative solutions to water-related challenges will be
• highly regarded.
• Developing and implementing Water Conservation and Demand Management strategies, policies, and programmes.
• Leading initiatives aimed at reducing water losses and improving water use efficiency.
• Managing and coordinating water security, drought mitigation, and resilience projects.
• Conducting technical assessments, feasibility studies, and evaluations of emerging water-sector technologies.
• Developing water demand forecasting models and long-term water resource planning strategies.
• Managing large-scale water and sanitation infrastructure projects from concept through implementation.
• Preparing funding applications, business cases, and budget forecasts for water conservation interventions.
• Developing financial and business models for water services and utility operations.
• Drafting tender documentation, evaluating bids, and overseeing contract administration.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, government departments, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Providing technical leadership on groundwater, SCADA, telemetry, smart metering, and water treatment initiatives.
• Assisting with the development of master plans, standards, and operational policies related to water services.
• Monitoring project performance and ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Desired Experience & Qualification

BEng/BSc Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Professional registration with ECSA, or active progression towards registration, will be advantageous.

Minimum 8 years' experience in the water and sanitation sector.

• Strong knowledge of water resource management and demand management principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound understanding of municipal legislation, procurement processes, and infrastructure planning.
• Experience in data analysis, financial modelling, and strategic planning.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency in engineering software and data management systems.