80 Wastewater Treatment jobs in South Africa

Requisition #

ENG-L6.133

Job title

Senior Engineer | Water and Wastewater Treatment

Category

Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA (Primary)
Tshwane - Pretoria, GP 0081 ZA

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

About the role:
Zutari is seeking to hire Senior Engineers to work on multi-disciplinary engineering projects in its water and wastewater treatment team. The roles will be based in Zutari’s Cape Town or Tshwane offices and civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Project and engineering management

Building a relationship of trust with clients.

Delivering engineering solutions in your engineering discipline, with a focus on enhancing efficiency through digital information management, workflows and delivery.

Typical engineering work in the water and wastewater treatment field, delivered yourself or via others you supervise:

Complex engineering tasks, investigations, studies, assessments, calculations and analyses.

Water and/or wastewater treatment infrastructure design.

Hydraulic design for water and wastewater treatment.

Preparation of engineering reports

Preparation of tender documentation and associated specifications.

Contract administration and associated quality assurance during construction.

Ensuring timeous and high-quality delivery of project work.

Assistance with guidance and mentoring of a team of engineers, technologists and technicians.

Collaborating with colleagues and clients across multiple engineering and other disciplines and across geographies.

Ensuring that all work complies with Zutari’s quality control procedures and that required quality standards are maintained.

B Eng or BSc (Eng) in Civil engineering, Mechanical engineering, or Chemical engineering.

Registration with ECSA (or equivalent) as a Professional Engineer. In special cases, candidates who are eligible for registration will be considered.

5 or more years of experience in water and wastewater treatment engineering projects. The successful candidate will be appointed to a position and role commensurate with his or her experience.

Willingness to work in a team with the expectation that you will learn as well as share your knowledge with and mentor others.

Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

A valid Code EB driving license (or higher).

A master’s degree in water and/or wastewater treatment or other post-graduate qualification in this field.

Water and/or wastewater treatment process design and optimisation, and a foundational understanding of aquatic chemistry.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

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Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa.

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

About the role:

Zutari is seeking to hire Senior Engineers to work on multi-disciplinary engineering projects in its water and wastewater treatment team. The roles will be based in Zutari’s Cape Town or Tshwane offices and civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project and engineering management
• Building a relationship of trust with clients.
• Delivering engineering solutions in your engineering discipline, with a focus on enhancing efficiency through digital information management, workflows and delivery.
• Typical engineering work in the water and wastewater treatment field, delivered yourself or via others you supervise:
• Complex engineering tasks, investigations, studies, assessments, calculations and analyses.
• Water and/or wastewater treatment infrastructure design.
• Hydraulic design for water and wastewater treatment.
• Preparation of engineering reports
• Preparation of tender documentation and associated specifications.
• Contract administration and associated quality assurance during construction.
• Ensuring timeous and high-quality delivery of project work.
• Assistance with guidance and mentoring of a team of engineers, technologists and technicians.
• Collaborating with colleagues and clients across multiple engineering and other disciplines and across geographies.
• Ensuring that all work complies with Zutari’s quality control procedures and that required quality standards are maintained.
  
  
  

• B Eng or BSc (Eng) in Civil engineering, Mechanical engineering, or Chemical engineering.
• Registration with ECSA (or equivalent) as a Professional Engineer. In special cases, candidates who are eligible for registration will be considered.
• 5 or more years of experience in water and wastewater treatment engineering projects. The successful candidate will be appointed to a position and role commensurate with his or her experience.
• Willingness to work in a team with the expectation that you will learn as well as share your knowledge with and mentor others.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• A valid Code EB driving license (or higher).
  
  
  

• A master’s degree in water and/or wastewater treatment or other post-graduate qualification in this field.
• Water and/or wastewater treatment process design and optimisation, and a foundational understanding of aquatic chemistry.
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Design Services

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Requisition #

ENG-L7.79

Job title

Principal Engineer | Water and Wastewater Treatment

Category

Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA (Primary)
Tshwane - Pretoria, GP 0081 ZA

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed. What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy. About the role:
Zutari is seeking to hire Principal Engineers to work on multi-disciplinary engineering projects in its water and wastewater treatment team. The roles will be based in Zutari’s Cape Town or Tshwane offices and civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering candidates will be considered. Responsibilities will include:

Project and engineering management

Building a relationship of trust with clients.

Delivering engineering solutions in your engineering discipline, with a focus on enhancing efficiency through digital information management, workflows and delivery.

Typical engineering work in the water and wastewater treatment field, delivered yourself or via others you supervise:

Complex engineering tasks, investigations, studies, assessments, calculations and analyses.

Water and/or wastewater treatment infrastructure design.

Hydraulic design for water and wastewater treatment.

Preparation of engineering reports

Preparation of tender documentation and associated specifications.

Contract administration and associated quality assurance during construction.

Ensuring timeous and high-quality delivery of project work.

Assistance with guidance and mentoring of a team of engineers, technologists and technicians.

Collaborating with colleagues and clients across multiple engineering and other disciplines and across geographies.

Ensuring that all work complies with Zutari’s quality control procedures and that required quality standards are maintained.

B Eng or BSc (Eng) in Civil engineering, Mechanical engineering, or Chemical engineering.

Registration with ECSA (or equivalent) as a Professional Engineer. In special cases, candidates who are eligible for registration will be considered.

7 or more years of experience in water and wastewater treatment engineering projects. The successful candidate will be appointed to a position and role commensurate with his or her experience.

Willingness to work in a team with the expectation that you will learn as well as share your knowledge with and mentor others.

Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

A valid Code EB driving license (or higher).

A master’s degree in water and/or wastewater treatment or other post-graduate qualification in this field.

Water and/or wastewater treatment process design and optimisation, and a foundational understanding of aquatic chemistry.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

Requisition #

ENG-L6.133

Job title

Senior Engineer | Water and Wastewater Treatment

Category

Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA (Primary)
Tshwane - Pretoria, GP 0081 ZA

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed. What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy. About the role:
Zutari is seeking to hire Senior Engineers to work on multi-disciplinary engineering projects in its water and wastewater treatment team. The roles will be based in Zutari’s Cape Town or Tshwane offices and civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering candidates will be considered. Key Responsibilities:

Project and engineering management

Building a relationship of trust with clients.

Delivering engineering solutions in your engineering discipline, with a focus on enhancing efficiency through digital information management, workflows and delivery.

Typical engineering work in the water and wastewater treatment field, delivered yourself or via others you supervise:

Complex engineering tasks, investigations, studies, assessments, calculations and analyses.

Water and/or wastewater treatment infrastructure design.

Hydraulic design for water and wastewater treatment.

Preparation of engineering reports

Preparation of tender documentation and associated specifications.

Contract administration and associated quality assurance during construction.

Ensuring timeous and high-quality delivery of project work.

Assistance with guidance and mentoring of a team of engineers, technologists and technicians.

Collaborating with colleagues and clients across multiple engineering and other disciplines and across geographies.

Ensuring that all work complies with Zutari’s quality control procedures and that required quality standards are maintained.

B Eng or BSc (Eng) in Civil engineering, Mechanical engineering, or Chemical engineering.

Registration with ECSA (or equivalent) as a Professional Engineer. In special cases, candidates who are eligible for registration will be considered.

5 or more years of experience in water and wastewater treatment engineering projects. The successful candidate will be appointed to a position and role commensurate with his or her experience.

Willingness to work in a team with the expectation that you will learn as well as share your knowledge with and mentor others.

Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

A valid Code EB driving license (or higher).

A master’s degree in water and/or wastewater treatment or other post-graduate qualification in this field.

Water and/or wastewater treatment process design and optimisation, and a foundational understanding of aquatic chemistry.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

A medium-sized Consulting company with offices across South Africa and a reputation for technical excellence are looking to hire a Lead Engineer with experience in water processing and / or wastewater treatment design to join their Head Office in Pretoria.

Minimum Requirements :

• Recognised Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Relevant Post Graduate training in Wastewater / water treatment.
• Registered as a Pr Eng with ECSA.
• Working knowledge of GCC, FIDIC, NEC and JBCC.
• Active member in CESA / SAICE / WISA / AWWA
• Pr CPM. and / or PMP
• 10-15 years of experience in design of water and / or wastewater treatment plants.
• Experience in the use of Conditions of Contract relevant to the nature of work (NEC, FIDIC, JBCC and / or GCC contracts) is advantageous

Your responsibilities will include :

• Head / lead the water / wastewater treatment section within the water and sanitation division.
• Active marketing of the service with clients, prepare and submit proposals and tender documents.
• Write and present proposals to government, public interest groups, or community group.
• Manage the execution of planning, design, and supervision of projects in this field.
• Work with other specialists to augment skills and capacity.
• Independently manage projects to monitor performance and ensure financial success.
• Perform research and write technical papers for publication or presentation at industry related conferences.
• Participate in professional organizations for marketing, industry recognition and networking.
• Client liaison, including meetings and reporting.
• Keep abreast with technology development and research in the relevant fields of Water & Sanitation.
• Lead, challenge, and inspire technical staff (including coaching / mentoring young professionals / graduate engineers, technologists and technicians through substantive engagement and communication.
• Compliance with and managing direct reports compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (ISO9001 : 2015) Business Management System (BMS) and the Project Management Online Guide (PMOG).

Company Description
Company Description
De Beers Exploration is focused on delivering new profitable diamond production in a safe and sustainable way to create value growth to De Beers in alignment with its strategic and business objectives. Prospective target areas are selected and prioritized on the prospectivity potential of their diamond mineral systems to deliver the requisite economic returns, underpinned by the country-specific economic viability models, risk and legal-commercial profiles. The process is to build a robust discovery pipeline at the early stage through rapidly prioritizing kimberlites, using economic viability models, and to then develop a portfolio with the potential to deliver resource evaluation projects

Job Description
Key Tasks:
To perform defined operator functions in the Sample Treatment Centre of the Indicator Mineral Laboratory and to adhere to all ECOHS procedures.

Treat Samples

• Produce heavy (indicator) mineral sample concentrates by treating samples per procedure and generating process data by:

• Following Diamond Control protocols when treating samples

• Entering data using the sample tracking system (LIMS)
• Reporting faults/non-conformances and initiating corrective actions or refers problems if required
• Recording treatment data (treatment records; decontamination records, tromp curves, LIMS data etc.)
• Performing tracer tests as required and reporting deviations in expected performance

• Performing plant de-contamination as required

• Display proficiency in the following plant processes:

• Crushing, wet- and dry-screening

• Dense Media Separation
• Electrostatic separation
• Magnetic separation
• Heavy liquid separation

• Aliquoting

• Recognize and report deviations and non-conformances.

• Optimize Equipment Availability

• Perform pre-start checks according to the relevant checklist

• Perform routine maintenance according to schedule or as required
• Adhere to appropriate lock-out procedures
• Undertake troubleshooting and refer problems if required to Project Metallurgist and/or Maintenance team

• Undertake equipment shutdown according to procedure

• Governance, Risk, Compliance, Reporting

• Demonstrate safety leadership

• Follow set protocols to maintain data and sample integrity and confidentiality, process efficiency
• Maintain routine ECOHS and risk system compliance reporting,
• Adhere to and promote awareness of all Company policies and procedures related to ECOHS, quality, diamond protocols, risk management, Code of Conduct and Company Ethics.
• Perform risk assessments for all planned work and adhoc work
• Report observations and incidents.
• Maintain records in support of safety and quality management systems.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (with mathematics is advantageous)
• Computer Literacy Microsoft Office Suite
• Competent operation and valid license for machinery operation (adv) eg, Forklift.

Experience

• Previous working experience in a laboratory environment, similar diamond/heavy mineral recovery process or field exploration activities would be advantageous
• Some working experience and/ or exposure in sample treatment

Additional Information
Preference will be given to candidates who are impacted by the organisational review within De Beers Group.

Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Who We Are
De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.

Our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Safety
Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equal opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us whether there should be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building Forever
Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers' trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.