| Government Entity | City of Cape Town |
|---|---|
| Location | Cape Town, Western Cape |
| Reference Number | WS 130/26 (External) |
| Salary | R1 552 377 per annum (T17) |
| Centre / Location | Cape Town |
| Closing Date | September 11, 2026 |
| Source and Application | careers.capetown.gov.za |
Directorate: WATER AND SANITATION
Functional Area: Bulk Services
Eligibility: All qualified candidates
Requirements
BSc. Eng / BEng / BTech in Civil Engineering. Professional Registration with ECSA as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng. Minimum ten (10) years’ relevant experience in the civil engineering and stormwater management fields. A valid code EB Driver’s Licence.
Duties
Undertake broadly defined Engineering Problems/Activities (or Complex Engineering Problems/Activities under appropriate supervision) in terms of the Identification of Engineering Work Rules (Government Gazette, No. 54319, 13 March 2026: ECSA Board Notice 892 of 2026). Undertake and develop long-term infrastructure asset and operational management plans for stormwater and river management, undertake and manage specialist consultant studies, hydraulic modelling and master planning, develop catchment and river corridor management plans, and design and procurement of stormwater and river infrastructure. Manage and control development (private and public) and operational activities in accordance with sustainable development principals and develop and coordinate pollution abatement strategies and action plans. Lead, facilitate and manage stormwater and river-related aspects of the integrated urban water cycle, including stakeholder engagement and management, establishment and management of forums, and enforcement of the stormwater bylaw. Lead and manage the regional catchment planning section, including management of staff and administrative functions. How to Apply By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits,
Source / Circular Reference
careers.capetown.gov.za