Job details

Circular: 25 of 2026

Circular Post: 25/394
Department: Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs
Province: Free State
Closing date: 7 August 2026

About this vacancy

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.

The closing date was 7 August 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R573 552 – R1 376 199 per annum, (OSD). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government's contribution to the Government
Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a
13th cheque, motor car allowance, home owner's allowance and medical aid assistance.

Application history

Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.

Vacancy information

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.

Centre: Xhariep District, Trompsburg (Placement area may be changed due to departmental needs)
Reference information: CET/2026
Salary information: R573 552 – R1 376 199 per annum, (OSD). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government's contribution to the Government
Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a
13th cheque, motor car allowance, home owner's allowance and medical aid assistance.

Requirements

3 requirements · official circular text

National Diploma or B Tech in Engineering.
Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineering Technician.
Valid driver’s license (code B) 6 years post qualification technical experience in a soil conservation / landcare environment.

Duties

14 duties · official circular text

Manager technical services: Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities.
Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize / make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
Manage administrative and related functions.
Provide inputs into the budgeting process.
Compile and submit reports as required.
Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan.
Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance databases.
Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets.
Research and development.
Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
Research / literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise.
To liaise with relevant bodies / councils on engineeringrelated matters.

Enquiries

Mr CTB Smith at 073 156 2740

APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED

Applications for this vacancy closed on 7 August 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.

Previous application instructions — for reference

Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 4 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: FSDARDEA is an opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. No late applications will be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Notes and Z83 guidance

To apply, submit a newly implemented Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery.

The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
All shortlisted candidates for other posts, shall undertake a pre-entry assessment which will be in the form of a practical / technical exercise.
Candidates will also be assessed on Integrity (Ethical Conduct). Selection panels shall score the technical exercise as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.

Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.

Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.

Original Text

POST 25/394 : CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE A – B REF NO: CET/2026
SALARY : R573 552 – R1 376 199 per annum, (OSD). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government's contribution to the Government
Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a
13th cheque, motor car allowance, home owner's allowance and medical aid assistance.
CENTRE : Xhariep District, Trompsburg (Placement area may be changed due to departmental needs)
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma or B Tech in Engineering. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineering Technician.
Valid driver’s license (code B) 6 years post qualification technical experience in a soil conservation / landcare environment.
DUTIES : Manager technical services: Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop
and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals,
standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize / make
recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Manage administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process.
Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan. Ensure the development,
implementation and maintenance databases. Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets. Research and development.
Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research / literature studies on technical engineering technology
to improve expertise. To liaise with relevant bodies / councils on engineeringrelated matters.
ENQUIRIES : Mr CTB Smith at 073 156 2740