Water & Sanitation Civil Engineer — Community Impact

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Civil Engineer in Tembisa with a focus on water and sanitation systems to join our client’s team. You will design, implement and oversee projects delivering clean water access and effective wastewater management for local communities.

The role requires a BSc in Civil Engineering, Pr Eng with ECSA, and a minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience in water engineering, plus expertise in EPANET, WaterGEMS and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• BSc in Civil Engineering and Pr Eng with ECSA are required.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience in water and sanitation.
• Proficiency with EPANET, WaterGEMS and Civil 3D.
• Deep knowledge of SA water resource management and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to manage projects and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design water supply networks, treatment plants and wastewater systems.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling to optimize performance.
• Prepare design documents, tender specs, and construction supervision plans.
• Manage construction phase ensuring compliance with design and quality standards.
• Liaise with municipal authorities and stakeholders for regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in water and wastewater infrastructure.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA

Tools

EPANET

WaterGEMS

Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Civil Engineer in Tembisa with a focus on water and sanitation systems to join our client’s team. You will design, implement and oversee projects delivering clean water access and effective wastewater management for local communities.

The role requires a BSc in Civil Engineering, Pr Eng with ECSA, and a minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience in water engineering, plus expertise in EPANET, WaterGEMS and Civil 3D.