203 Water Industry jobs in South Africa

• A mechanical /chemical engineering qualification is required for this role.
• Must have strong sales engineering and sales skills.
• Must have excellent technical support skills.
• Must have strong communication and customer service skills.
• Previous experience working in the pump industry is a plus.
• Previous technical sales experience within the pumps industry and an understanding of the water/wastewater treatment industry is essential for this role.
• Proven experience in specifying and selling wastewater treatment technologies / pumps.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand and explain complex engineering concepts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.
• Experience working with municipalities, industrial plants, or engineering consultants.
• Knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDS), and other technical drawing software.
• CRM and ERP System experience (e.g., Salesforce, SAP).

• Managing key accounts, providing them with technical support on various equipment supplied and new equipment installed and commissioned ensuring an excellent customer service continuously.
• Identifying and targeting new business opportunities within the wastewater treatment sector.
• Developing strong technical knowledge of products, systems, and solutions related to water and wastewater treatment.
• Conducting site assessments and evaluating water treatment requirements based on customer needs and industry regulations.
• Preparing and delivering technical presentations that explain products or services to customers and prospective clients.
• Liaising with design, engineering, and operations teams to create customized wastewater treatment solutions.
• Drafting detailed proposals, tenders, quotations, and technical documentation for customer review and approval.
• Following up on sales leads and opportunities to convert prospects into long-term clients.
• Managing and growing existing client accounts by ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing technical concerns.
• Attending industry events, trade shows, and technical conferences to stay informed on market trends and competitor activity.
• Collaborating with marketing to develop campaigns and materials tailored to the wastewater treatment market.
• Supporting project execution teams during installation, commissioning, and after-sales phases.
• Training clients and end-users on proper use and maintenance of wastewater treatment systems.
• Monitoring regulatory updates and environmental standards relevant to wastewater treatment and advising clients accordingly.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of technological advancements in the field of water and wastewater treatment.
• Providing regular reports on sales activities, customer feedback, and market developments to management.
• Contributing to the achievement of sales targets, profitability goals, and strategic growth plans.

Requisition #

ENG-L8.55

Job title

Associate | Water Resources Management

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 and the Middle East.

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 high performing talent with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done, and sharing a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and the 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:

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Civil Engineer in our accomplished water resources management team in Tshwane and Cape Town at an Associate level. Are you a motivated professional with the ability to inspire others, display strong leadership capabilities, and are driven to make an impact for our clients, the communities we serve, and the environment? Then this role may be for you.

Role Responsibilities:

Based on your diverse professional experience and technical knowledge, your responsibilities will include:

• Integrated water resources planning and management
• Prefeasibility/feasibility studies
• Master planning
• Hydrological analysis
• Systems analysis
• Water demand analysis
• Stormwater analysis
• Information management systems
• Spatial analysis
• Data analytics
• Facilitation of meetings and workshops
• Training and capacity building
• Bid preparation and technical report writing

Leading a range of projects across southern Africa, Africa, and the Middle East, you will display strong commercial acumen and will be comfortable managing multi-disciplinary project teams.

Fulfilling a leadership role in the water resources management team and the broader water market within Zutari, you will take responsibility for winning work, growing client relationships, and managing resources towards achieving the Water Market goals as well as the overall Zutari strategy.

Qualifications:

• BSc Eng/BEng in a relevant civil engineering discipline complemented by a relevant postgraduate qualification
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• At least 10 years postgraduate experience in civil engineering

Skills and Experience:

• Comprehensive project management, quality assurance, and project governance experience
• Effective planning and time management skills
• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage people with strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality work consistently

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.

• Conduct research on the Avocado crop.
• Ability to work in the field & laboratory.
• Collect, capture and processes data.
• Regularly provide feedback on progress (verbal and/or written) to supervisor.
• Contribute towards the dissemination of outcomes through presentations and publications.

• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements in the field and laboratory.

• BSc Honours in Agriculture/Soil Science/Horticulture.

• Candidate to register for MSc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new skills in the field & laboratory.
• Advanced Computer Literacy.
• Code EB driver's licence will be an advantage.

Enquiries: Mr Siyabonga Mathebula, Email:

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 3SEPTEMBER 2025

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver's license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.

SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.

Requisition #

SC-L7.5

Job title

Category

Sciences

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 and the Middle East.

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 high performing talent 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 the 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:

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Hydrologist in our accomplished water resources management team in Cape Town or Tshwane. Are you a motivated professional with the ability to inspire others, display strong leadership capabilities and are driven to make an impact for our clients, the communities we serve and the environment, then this role may be for you.

Role Responsibilities

Based on your diverse professional experience and technical knowledge your responsibilities will a combination of the following across various geographies:

Lead hydrological studies including watershed modelling, floodplain mapping, and water balance assessments.

Develop and apply hydrologic and hydraulic models (e.g., WEAP, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWAT, MIKE HYDRO Basin).

Analyze precipitation, streamflow, groundwater, and climate data to support water resource planning.

Provide expert input on flood risk, stormwater management, and drought mitigation strategies.

Collaborate with engineers, ecologists, planners, and government agencies on multidisciplinary projects.

Mentor junior hydrologists and review technical work for accuracy and quality.

Support stakeholder engagement and public consultation processes.

Stay current with emerging trends in hydrology, climate science, and water policy.

BSc, preferably MSc degree in Hydrology.

Registration as a Pr. Sci. Nat or equivalent

At least 5 years postgraduate experience in hydrological assessment

Familiarity with integrated water resource management (IWRM) principles

Effective planning and time management skills.

Ability to lead, mentor and manage people and have strong inter-personal and networking skills.

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

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.

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 and the Middle East.

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 high performing talent 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 the 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:
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Civil Engineer in our accomplished water resources management team in Tshwane and Cape Town at an Associate level. Are you a motivated professional with the ability to inspire others, display strong leadership capabilities and are driven to make an impact for our clients, the communities we serve and the environment, then this role may be for you.

Role Responsibilities
Based on your diverse professional experience and technical knowledge your responsibilities will a combination of the following across various geographies:

• Integrated water resources planning and management.
• Prefeasibility/feasibility studies.
• Master planning.
• Hydrological analysis.
• Water resources modelling.
• Systems analysis.
• Flood risk assessment.
• Water demand analysis.
• Open channel hydraulics.
• Stormwater analysis.
• Information management systems.
• Spatial analysis.
• Data analytics.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitation of meetings and workshops.
• Training and capacity building
• Bid preparation and technical report writing.
• Leading a range of projects across southern Africa, Africa and the Middle East, you will display strong commercial acumen and will be comfortable managing multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Fulfilling a leadership role in the water resources management team and the broader water market within Zutari, you will take responsibility for winning work, growing client relationships and managing resources towards achieving the Water Market goals as well as the overall Zutari strategy.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc Eng/BEng in a relevant civil engineering discipline complimented by a relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• At least 10 years postgraduate experience in civil engineering.
• Comprehensive project management, quality assurance and project governance experience.
• Effective planning and time management skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor and manage people and have strong inter-personal and networking skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently deliver work of outstanding quality.

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.