Civil Engineer or Technologist

Amatola Water; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Amatola Water is seeking an experienced civil engineer to lead feasibility studies, data-driven analyses, and the development of robust engineering designs for water and wastewater projects. The role requires strong report writing, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to manage drawing services and contract conditions.

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Planning and Design, you will drive lifecycle asset management, compliance with water supply standards and policy development, while

Qualifications

• Professional Registration with ECSA as Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr. Tech Eng.)
• 5 years post-qualification experience in civil engineering, preferably in water infrastructure or related municipal/public utility environments

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and business cases
• Identify and implement data collection for the analysis stage of projects
• Apply engineering principles to analyse collected data
• Generate engineering solutions using appropriate design standards
• Participate in project planning, design reviews, and technical coordination meetings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated projects
• Assess technical design work of specialist consultants
• Ensure designs meet quality, safety, and operational requirements
• Ensure implementation compliance
• Ensure compliance with General Conditions of Water Supply document
• Formulate and review policies and ensure compliance with policies
• Approve plans and designs
• Select the standard conditions of contracts for projects
• Develop appropriate special conditions of contracts for projects when required
• Commission final designs
• Ensure authorisation and initiation and creation of detailed, actionable engineering blueprints and technical specifications
• Render draughting services
• Oversee and coordinate draughting services to ensure drawings meet industry standards and project requirements
• Asset management and performance optimisation
• Apply asset management principles aligned to lifecycle planning, risk, criticality, maintenance strategies, asset information quality and continuous improvement

Skills

Engineering calculations

Technical report writing

Independent work

Contract administration

CMMS/EAM experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Driver's license

Education

BEng / BSc Eng / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification (NQF Level 7)

Postgraduate qualification in Civil Engineering, Asset Management, Project Management, Water Engineering or related field

Tools

Design/modelling software

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

• BEng / BSc Eng / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification (NQF Level 7)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification in Civil Engineering, Asset Management, Project Management, Water Engineering or a related field will be an added advantage

Required Professional Registration:

• Professional Registration with ECSA either as Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr. Tech Eng.)

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in civil engineering, preferably in water or wastewater treatment, bulk water, pump stations, treatment works, municipal/public utility infrastructure environments.

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Planning and Design, the appointee will:

• Conduct feasibility studies and business cases
• Identify and implement appropriate data collection for the analysis stage of projects
• Apply sound engineering principles to analyse collected data
• Generate sound engineering solutions for projects using appropriate design standards
• Participate in project planning, design reviews, and technical coordination meetings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated projects
• Assess technical design work of specialist consultants
• Ensure designs meet quality, safety, and operational requirements
• Ensure implementation Compliance
• Ensure compliance with General Conditions of Water Supply document
• Formulate and review policies and ensure compliance with policies
• Approve plans and designs
• Select the standard conditions of contracts for projects
• Develop appropriate special conditions of contracts for projects when required
• Commission final Designs
• Ensure authorisation and initiation and creation of detailed, actionable engineering blueprints and technical specifications
• Render Draughting Services
• Oversee and coordinate draughting services to ensure drawings meet industry standards and project requirements
• Asset management and performance optimisation
• Apply asset management principles aligned to lifecycle planning, risk, criticality, maintenance strategies, asset information quality and continuous improvement.

Key Competencies:

• Sound understanding of applicable South African design codes and engineering standards.
• Strong technical report writing and calculation documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, risk assessment practices, legal appointments and contractor management requirements
• Knowledge of water sector legislation, compulsory water and sanitation service standards, environmental compliance requirements and relevant engineering codes and standards
• Knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle costing, reliability improvement, maintenance planning and continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of public sector procurement, contract administration, Supply Chain Management processes and the PFMA or equivalent governance requirements applicable to the organisation.
• Working knowledge of labour relations good practice, performance management, disciplinary and grievance principles, employment equity and skills development requirements applicable to supervising staff in South Africa
• Computer literacy, including spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, CMMS/EAM systems and relevant design/modelling software
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license and willingness to travel to plants and project sites as required

Employment Equity Target: Preference will be given to females