Civil Engineer - Water & Sanitation Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Public service impact

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Civil Engineer specializing in Water and Sanitation for Cape Town projects. You will design, implement and maintain essential water supply and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring public health and environmental protection.

Collaborate with municipal bodies, lead hydraulic modeling efforts and prepare tender documents. A Pr Eng license with ECSA and 6+ years in the field are required to deliver high-quality urban water solutions.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is required.
• Experience in water and sanitation projects is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Design water treatment, distribution and wastewater systems.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analysis for performance optimization.
• Prepare specs, drawings and tender documents.
• Oversee construction, ensuring quality and safety compliance.
• Manage budgets and timelines; report progress to management.
• Troubleshoot operations in existing water and sanitation assets.

Conocimientos

Hydraulic modeling

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Herramientas

EPANET

SWMM

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Civil Engineer with specialization in Water and Sanitation systems for their operations in Cape Town. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of essential water supply and wastewater management infrastructure. This role is critical in ensuring the provision of safe and reliable water resources to the community. You will work closely with municipal bodies and environmental agencies to uphold the highest standards of public health and environmental protection, contributing to sustainable urban development in the Western Cape. The position requires a proactive engineer with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer water treatment plants, distribution networks, and wastewater collection and treatment systems.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling and analysis to optimize system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and tender documents for water and sanitation projects.
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring quality control and adherence to design specifications and safety protocols.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, reporting on progress to senior management and stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues within existing water and sanitation infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a strong emphasis on Water Resources or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in water and sanitation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is required.
• Proven experience with water and wastewater treatment processes and technologies.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software (e.g., EPANET, SWMM) and design tools.
• Solid understanding of environmental regulations and public health standards related to water services.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on vital water and sanitation projects in Cape Town.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• A supportive work environment dedicated to public service improvement.