Circular 25 of 2026 · Post 25/396
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A – C
Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs
- ProvinceFree State
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 25 of 2026
- Circular Post
- 25/396
- 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
R407 337 – R518 769 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
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
- Fezile Dabi District, Sasolburg (Placement area may be changed due to departmental needs)
- Reference information
- ET/2026
- Salary information
- R407 337 – R518 769 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
Requirements
- National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineering Technician.
- 3 years post qualification technical experience.
- Valid driver’s license (code B).
Duties
- Render technical services under supervision: Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities.
- Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate existing standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
- Produce plans with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority.
- Perform administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required.
- Compile and submit reports as required.
- Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical / engineering operational plan; develop, implement and maintain databases.
- Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets.
- Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures.
- Research / literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise.
- To liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters and follow approved programme of development for registration purposes.
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
SALARY : R407 337 – R518 769 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
CENTRE : Fezile Dabi District, Sasolburg (Placement area may be changed due to departmental needs)
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineering Technician.
3 years post qualification technical experience. Valid driver’s license (code B).
DUTIES : Render technical services under supervision: Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities. Promote safety
in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Produce plans with
specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority.
Perform administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and
consolidate inputs to the technical / engineering operational plan; develop, implement and maintain databases. Supervise and control technical and
related personnel and assets. Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research / literature studies on technical
engineering technology to improve expertise. To liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters and follow approved
programme of development for registration purposes.
ENQUIRIES : Mr CTB Smith at 073 156 2740