Chief Engineer: Storm Water Network Planning at City of Tshwane
City of Tshwane
September 24, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job purpose
To assist in the execution of professional storm water management services for all storm water drainage systems falling within Tshwane to enhance public safety, protect property from flooding and improve the quality of life of all communities
Appointment requirements
An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Civil Engineering or in a study field related to the position
Registration as Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist in terms of the Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act 46 of 2000)
At least seven years' relevant experience in a storm water systems planning environment
Managerial experience will be an added advantage
A valid Code B driving licence
Computer literacy
Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
Personal attributes and/or competencies
Having integrity and intelligence; being patient; innovative thinking skills; having energy and imagination; flexibility; willingness to accept responsibility; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail
Primary functions
Plan all storm water drainage networks in Tshwane
Establish and update storm water master plans for all catchments
Identify drainage needs and problems, prepare alternative solutions and
preliminary designs, executive feasibility studies and compile a list of proposed projects to address the needs
Oversee and evaluate the impact of proposed new developments or changes in land use on all drainage systems
Verify the design and plans of all private developments for compliance with City of Tshwane policy, norms and standards
Provide a calculation method to calculate storm water bulk contributions and development charges payable by private developers to recover municipal expenditure on providing storm water runoff from new developments
To assist in the execution of professional storm water management services for all storm water drainage systems falling within Tshwane to enhance public safety, protect property from flooding and improve the quality of life of all communities
Appointment requirements
An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Civil Engineering or in a study field related to the position
Registration as Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist in terms of the Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act 46 of 2000)
At least seven years' relevant experience in a storm water systems planning environment
Managerial experience will be an added advantage
A valid Code B driving licence
Computer literacy
Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
Personal attributes and/or competencies
Having integrity and intelligence; being patient; innovative thinking skills; having energy and imagination; flexibility; willingness to accept responsibility; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail
Primary functions
Plan all storm water drainage networks in Tshwane
Establish and update storm water master plans for all catchments
Identify drainage needs and problems, prepare alternative solutions and
preliminary designs, executive feasibility studies and compile a list of proposed projects to address the needs
Oversee and evaluate the impact of proposed new developments or changes in land use on all drainage systems
Verify the design and plans of all private developments for compliance with City of Tshwane policy, norms and standards
Provide a calculation method to calculate storm water bulk contributions and development charges payable by private developers to recover municipal expenditure on providing storm water runoff from new developments