Senior Water Resources Engineer - Water Projects Lead

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead major water resources projects. You will conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses, mentor staff, and liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to secure approvals.

The candidate combines a strong technical background with project management and communication skills to deliver sustainable water solutions for the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s in Water Resources Engineering preferred.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in water resources engineering.
• Proficiency with hydrological & hydraulic modelling tools: HEC-RAS, EPANET, SWMM, WaterGEMS.
• Strong report writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.) registration with ECSA is required.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage complex projects within budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and implementation of water resources projects including dams, pipelines, water treatment works, and flood control structures.
• Conduct hydrological studies, flood risk assessments, and water balance analyses.
• Perform hydraulic modelling and design for river systems, urban drainage, and dam spillways.
• Develop water resource management plans considering environmental and social impacts.
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, and tender specifications.
• Manage project teams, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to secure approvals.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelors in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Masters in Water Resources Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

EPANET

SWMM

WaterGEMS

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead major water resources projects. You will conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses, mentor staff, and liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to secure approvals.

The candidate combines a strong technical background with project management and communication skills to deliver sustainable water solutions for the region.