Coastal Water Resources Engineer - Impact & Growth

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Water Resources Engineer to lead coastal and estuarine projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee hydrological analyses, design water infrastructure, and develop integrated resource plans to ensure water security and environmental compliance.

You will work with stakeholders across government and industry, mentoring teams, and delivering high-impact solutions that enhance resilience against flooding and climate change in coastal environments.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering or related field.
• Pr Eng registration is highly desirable.
• Minimum 6 years’ progressive experience in water resources engineering with coastal/estuarine focus.
• Proficiency in water resource modeling software and GIS; solid understanding of SA water legislation and environmental regulations.

Aufgaben

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses for river systems, catchments, and coastal areas.
• Design water infrastructure projects (dams, pipelines, treatment plants, coastal defenses).
• Develop integrated water resource management plans considering water supply, demand, and environmental flows.
• Perform environmental impact assessments (EIAs) related to water projects.
• Utilize modeling software (HEC-RAS, MIKE suite, SWAT) for water resource studies.
• Collaborate with government agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders on water-related policies.
• Provide technical guidance on water resource engineering best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports, proposals, and technical specifications.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams for project delivery.
• Advise on flood risk management and climate adaptation for coastal regions.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team management

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) – desirable

Tools

HEC-RAS

MIKE Suite

SWAT

GIS

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Water Resources Engineer to lead coastal and estuarine projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee hydrological analyses, design water infrastructure, and develop integrated resource plans to ensure water security and environmental compliance.

You will work with stakeholders across government and industry, mentoring teams, and delivering high-impact solutions that enhance resilience against flooding and climate change in coastal environments.