• Full Time
  • Johannesburg, South Africa

City of Ekurhuleni

The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is a metropolitan municipality that forms the local government of the East Rand region of Gauteng, a large suburban region east of Johannesburg. Ekurhuleni means “place of peace” in XiTsonga.

 

Project Engineer: Civil Engineer: WASA50025

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Engineering / Technical   , Project Management  

Minimum Requirements:

  • BSc/ B Eng/ B Tech in Civil Engineering / Relevant NQF 7 Qualification
  • Eligible for registration with ECSA
  • Valid driver’s license
  • 3 years’ experience in civil engineering design and infrastructure project management, preferably in municipal or public sector
  • Proficiency in design software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Civil Designer, EPANET, or equivalent.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning, design, and project management of civil engineering infrastructure for municipal water and sanitation services within the City, including pipelines, reservoirs, pump stations, roads, and drainage systems
  • Review and approve design amendments for water and sewer as submitted by internal and external service providers
  • Prepare detailed engineering drawings, designs, specifications, bills of quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, and tender documentation.
  • Perform hydraulic and network modelling using tools such as EPANET, Civil Designer, Water GEMS, or Civil 3D.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations including SANS, DWS Guidelines, OHS Act, and municipal bylaws.
  • Coordinate and integrate civil engineering designs with structural, mechanical, and electrical teams
  • Support procurement processes including bid specification drafting, tender evaluations, and contract award recommendations.
  • Supervise contractors and consultants during design, implementation, site inspections, and commissioning.
  • Conduct geotechnical reviews, infrastructure condition assessments, and develop rehabilitation or maintenance plans.
  • Prepare project progress reports, design reviews, funding applications, and compliance submissions (e.g., MIG, WSIG, RBIG).
  • Align civil infrastructure designs with IDP, WSDP, and SDBIP municipal planning instruments.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official City of Ekurhuleni channels.

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