Water & Wastewater Civil Engineer - On-Site Upington

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a major municipal infrastructure provider in Upington, Northern Cape, seeking an experienced Civil Engineer focused on water and wastewater treatment. You will lead the design, operation, and maintenance of treatment facilities to secure clean water and responsible effluent management.

Based on-site in Upington, you will drive feasibility studies, detailed designs, and capital improvement projects, liaise with regulators and contractors, and mentor junior staff while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with water/environment specialization.
• 6+ years in water/wastewater design and project management.
• PE registration with ECSA preferred.
• Experience with design software and hydraulic modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and oversee the construction and upgrade of water and wastewater treatment plants and associated infrastructure.
• Conduct feasibility studies, prepare detailed designs, specifications, and cost estimates for treatment processes.
• Monitor the performance of existing treatment facilities and recommend operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and water quality standards.
• Manage project timelines and budgets for capital improvement projects.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, contractors, and other stakeholders involved in water and wastewater projects.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for treatment plant operations.
• Analyze water and wastewater quality data and prepare technical reports.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning for water and wastewater services in the Northern Cape.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Water/Env)

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Civil design software

Job description

Placements24 partners with a major municipal infrastructure provider in Upington, Northern Cape, seeking an experienced Civil Engineer focused on water and wastewater treatment. You will lead the design, operation, and maintenance of treatment facilities to secure clean water and responsible effluent management.

Based on-site in Upington, you will drive feasibility studies, detailed designs, and capital improvement projects, liaise with regulators and contractors, and mentor junior staff while