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Water Engineer

2 months ago
Application ends: September 20, 2025
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September 20, 2025

Job Description


Water Engineer

  • Durban
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors:
    Engineering
  • Reference: BV_2291540

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Black Tie Recruit

A reputable multi-disciplinary engineering firm is seeking a qualified and experienced Water Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Durban.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of engineers in the water design centre
  • Design of water infrastructure, including bulk pipelines, pump stations, boreholes, water/wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, control valves etc.
  • Preparation of reports for all stages of project implementation, including inception, feasibility/ business plans, concept & viability, design development, tender & procurement, close-out etc.
  • Overall contract/project management, including interaction with clients, contractors & other stakeholders, attendance of progress meetings, preparation of payment certificates, dealing with contractual claims etc.
  • Management of staff, including supervision of drawings, designs, reports etc. and the planning of work breakdown structures that align with the company’s internal cash flow projections.
  • Preparation of Invoices for all projects under the Water Design Centre
  • Preparation of tender documentation, including specification writing, bill of quantities and drawings
  • Client liaison and marketing


Candidate Requirements

Key Requirements:

  • Education: BSc / BEng in Civil Engineering (minimum).
  • Professional Registration: Must be registered with ECSA as a Pr Eng.
  • Minimum ten (10) years practical experience in the design of water infrastructure, contract management, quality monitoring,report writing, tender documentation etc.
  • Experience in leading and training a team of engineers and planning of work breakdown structures that align with the company’s internal cash flow projections.
  • Experience in managing GCC, JBCC and NEC Contracts and dealing with claims.
  • Experience in compiling reports for all stages of project implementation, including inception reports, design reports, business plans / feasibility studies etc.
  • Experience in grant-funded projects (MIG, WSIG, RBIG etc.).
  • Experience in compilation of technical reports, business plans and project management.
  • Experience in liaising with clients, contractors, other disciplines and various other stakeholders.
  • Experience in Water/Sanitation master plans, WSDPs, NRW Management Plans advantageous.
  • Software Proficiency:
    • AutoCAD, Civil 3D, iDAS, Wadiso/Epanet
    • Beneficial: Revit, Surge design software
  • Added advantage, experience in NRW and WC/WDM projects.
  • Other requirements
    • Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English. Proficiency in isiZulu advantageous.
    • Minimum Code B (08) drivers license
    • Willing to relocate to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

 


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  • Hiring Company
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  • Company Contact Number
    +27 11 883 3197
  • Company Website
    https://www.woodburnmann.co.za/