REF NO: 081124/01
SALARY : R833 499 – R1 254 282 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package), (Offer will be based on
proven years of experience)
CENTRE : Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
REQUIREMENTS : A Mechanical Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSc Eng). Three (3) years post qualification
mechanical engineering experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South
Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Knowledge of water resources infrastructure operations, hydrology, supply chain management,
contractual, legal requirements and of business planning.
DUTIES : Manage maintenance of mechanical and electrical infrastructure. Design new systems to solve
practical engineering challenges, improve efficiency and enhance safety. Develop cost effective
solutions according to standards. 
Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and
procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure through evaluation that planning and design
by others is done according to sound engineering principles. Ensure training and development
of technicians, technologists, and candidate engineers. Manage resources and prepare and
consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization. Monitor and control expenditure.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. P Barry Tel No: (041) 508 9705
APPLICATIONS : Southern Operations: Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on
the subject line to: SORecruit39@dws.gov.za or hand deliver at the Department of Water and
Sanitation 50 Heugh Road, Lion Roars Office Park c/o 3rd Avenue and Heugh Road ,Walmer,
Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha, or post to: P.O Box 5501, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6065.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr MN Jonkerman
CLOSING DATE : 08 November 2024
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified on
each post. Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable
on the Department of Water and Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA
website, under vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a
comprehensive CV with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies,
knowledge & experience). All required information on the Z83 application form must be
provided. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document,
drivers license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such
documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line
with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational
registration, fields provided in Part B of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded
as compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicants CV. For posts requiring
a drivers license, annotate such details on CV. Failure to complete or disclose all required
information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late, applications will be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference
checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign
qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned
requirements will not be considered. Candidates will be required to complete a financial
disclosure form and undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must
provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The
Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts,
the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of
1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act
No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into
consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear
from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has
been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the
right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
and preference will be given to the EE Targets.