Senior Water Resources Engineer - Lead Water Infrastructure

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Stable work environment

Access to design tools

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead and deliver critical water infrastructure projects across Gauteng and surrounding provinces. This office-based, full-time role emphasizes planning, design, and implementation of sustainable water solutions in supply, flood control, and treatment facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, Pr Eng registration, and at least 7 years of experience in water resources engineering and project management, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA.
• Minimum 7 years in water resources engineering and project management.
• Expertise in hydrological and hydraulic modeling, and water system design.
• Proficiency with industry-standard water resource modeling software.
• Knowledge of South African water legislation and environmental regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of water resource management plans and strategies.
• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses for river systems, floodplains, and urban drainage.
• Design and oversee water supply networks, reservoirs, and treatment facilities.
• Perform feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments.
• Manage project teams, budgets, and schedules from planning to delivery.
• Liaise with clients, government agencies, and stakeholders.
• Develop and apply advanced water modeling software (HEC-RAS, EPANET, SWMM).
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, and tender submissions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering or Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

EPANET

SWMM

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead and deliver critical water infrastructure projects across Gauteng and surrounding provinces. This office-based, full-time role emphasizes planning, design, and implementation of sustainable water solutions in supply, flood control, and treatment facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, Pr Eng registration, and at least 7 years of experience in water resources engineering and project management, with