Job Title: Graduate in Training: Civil Engineer
Employer: Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC)
Job Reference Number: GIT/PD/001
Department: Operations
Reports To: Engineer – Production and Distribution
Location: Ezulwini, Eswatini
Industry: Graduates
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 2
Salary: Market Related

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill two vacant positions of Graduate in Training: Civil Engineer, reporting to the Engineer – Production and Distribution.

The Graduate in Training: Civil Engineer will receive practical training and exposure in the operation and monitoring of potable water and wastewater systems, ensuring compliance with quality standards and relevant statutes. The role will provide exposure to water supply demand management, non-revenue water and customer satisfaction within the area of responsibility.

The successful candidates will provide planning and engineering services for potable water and wastewater infrastructure development, extension, improvement and replacement.

The programme will also provide exposure to water resource management, potable water and wastewater treatment processes, network operations and upgrades, as well as customer installation management.

The graduates will further be involved in ensuring the reliability of assets and equipment to maintain continuity of water supply and wastewater services in a cost-effective and environmentally safe manner.

Key Outputs

Engineering Strategy, Policy and Design Standards
Technical Design Architecture
Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Optimisation
Operations and Control
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Compliance and Governance
Safety and Healthy Practices

Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Knowledge of water and wastewater systems, including storage, dams, raw water sources, treatment and supply.
Knowledge of safe handling procedures for chlorine gas and other chemicals.
Knowledge of potable water quality control.
Experience in technical and engineering principles relating to water and wastewater infrastructure, water production, transmission and distribution practices.
Comprehensive knowledge of plant engineering standards and construction practices.
Expert-level skill in water treatment operations, regulatory requirements and effective management.
Proficiency in computer software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Technical report writing skills.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualification

– Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Chemical Engineering.

Advantageous Requirements

Professional registration.
Membership of an internationally recognised professional institution of engineers, with completion of approved pupillage or equivalent.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the Eswatini Water Services Corporation recruitment portal.

Application Link: Apply for Graduate in Training: Civil Engineer

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