City Of Ekurhuleni Chief Engineer: Design-Professional Vacancy 2026
City Of Ekurhuleni
Construction (CETA)
More City Of Ekurhuleni posts →Monthly stipend
Not stated
Closing date
25 Sept 2026
- Opportunity
- Permanent
- Minimum education
- Degree (NQF 7)
- Location
- Gauteng
- SETA
- LGSETA
- Posted
- 06 Sept 2026
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How this salary compares
At R102 091 a month, this post pays above the median of R63 573 for permanent posts asking for Degree (NQF 7), in Gauteng (9 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R58 324 and R83 157.
- 25th percentile
- R58 324
- Median
- R63 573
- 75th percentile
- R83 157
This post sits in the 83rd percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 9 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.
Opportunity Overview
The City of Ekurhuleni is inviting applications for a permanent Chief Engineer: Design-Professional within its Water & Sanitation Department. This pivotal role involves planning, organising, leading, and controlling essential engineering requirements and initiatives.
The successful candidate will also manage all associated resources in their area of accountability, contributing to the department's strategic objectives and ensuring the effective delivery of water and sanitation services.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng; BSc Eng NQF Level 7)
- Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer
- Valid driver’s licence
- At least 6 years’ relevant experience in a water and sanitation design environment and project management
- A minimum of 2 years of the required experience must have been in a managerial role
- MFMA certification or relevant MFMA knowledge will be considered an advantage
Key Responsibilities
- Develop operational targets in support of tactical delivery and organisational strategic objectives.
- Manage and approve technical water and sewer designs prepared internally and by consultants.
- Ensure that the correct engineering standards and specifications are applied.
- Communicate a meaningful strategic context that guides best practice, integration, process alignment, and service delivery.
- Implement, plan, and drive an overall engineering operational strategy and plan.
- Develop annual operating plans to meet established objectives and prioritise tasks.
- Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly reports as per set standards and requirements.
- Assist with the implementation of engineering activities for the department.
- Advise on engineering plans and projects for the area of accountability.
- Scan the external environment to identify and leverage new knowledge of related acts, regulations, and regulatory frameworks.
- Prepare, devise, and provide comments on engineering activities for the department.
- Implement risk management, governance, and compliance policy and processes.
- Provide overall direction in terms of engineering management and implementation.
What the Work Involves
As Chief Engineer: Design-Professional, you will be at the heart of the Water & Sanitation Department's engineering efforts in the City of Ekurhuleni. Day-to-day work involves overseeing and approving technical water and sewer designs, both those developed internally and by external consultants. You will be responsible for setting and maintaining engineering standards and specifications across projects. This role includes developing annual operational plans, preparing detailed monthly and quarterly reports, and advising on various engineering plans and projects within your area of accountability. You will also lead efforts in risk management, governance, and compliance for engineering activities, contributing to the strategic direction and implementation of the department's objectives.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply using the online application system available on the official website of the City of Ekurhuleni.
- Visit the City of Ekurhuleni website: www.ekurhuleni.gov.za
- Navigate to the careers or vacancies section and locate the advertisement for the Chief Engineer: Design-Professional position.
- Complete the online application form as instructed.
The closing date for applications is 25 September 2026.
This listing in context
What the 332 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live permanent posts
- 123
- In Gauteng
- 55
- Closing within 7 days
- 22
27% of the 123 live permanent posts we hold ask for Degree (NQF 7), so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 332 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 137 opportunities in Gauteng.
What you'll need to apply
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- The employer’s own application form
- Your CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of any qualifications
What this kind of post involves
A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.
How the selection usually runs
- Applications are screened against the stated minimum requirements first, mechanically — not meeting one is fatal regardless of the rest of your application.
- Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a panel, and for many posts a competency assessment or practical exercise follows.
- Verification of qualifications, criminal record and references happens before an offer, and it is a common point of delay.
What you leave with
Ongoing employment with benefits, and in government a position on a salary scale with a defined progression path.
Where this leads next
Notch progression within your level
Satisfactory annual performance assessment.
The next salary level up
Competing for an advertised post at that level — levels are attached to posts, not to people.
Supervisory or management post
Experience at the level below, plus the qualification the higher post specifies.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.
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