PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER GRADE A/B/C: REF NO: SSC66/2023 (X2POSTS)
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SALARY:
- Grade A: R795 147 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package)
- Grade B: R894 042 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package)
- Grade C: R1 020 087 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package)
CENTRE: Cedara – Head Office
REQUIREMENTS:
Engineering / BSc. Engineering degree in Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering, registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (not a Candidate Engineer) and a valid driver’s license. Experience: 3 years’ post qualification Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering experience. Knowledge: Sound knowledge of project management, engineering design and analysis, legal compliance, creating high performance culture, networking and professional judgement in the Agricultural Engineering field. Skills: Innovative, problem solving, planning and analysing, decision-making, teamwork, creativity, communication (verbal and written), customer focus, responsiveness and computer literacy. CAD and GPS survey skills will be an advantage.
DUTIES:
- To provide technical advice and support by applying engineering principles and techniques to address engineering challenges through investigation.
- Following an approved CPD programme for continued professional registration purposes.
- To perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex agricultural engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications in one or more of the following fields of agricultural engineering, irrigation and water supply, mechanization, farm structures, animal handling facilities, soil conservation, food processing, energy.
- Design new systems to solve practical agricultural engineering challenges, improve efficiency and enhance safety.
- Provide an extension service to farmers and other clients with respect to engineering and soil conservation.
- Office administration and budget planning.
- Execution of and reporting on technical research and development.
NOTE:
Applicants using the manual application process must submit their applications on the prescribed form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department and all applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Applicants must ensure that the Z83 application form is completed, duly signed and initialled as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
APPLICATIONS:
All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. Applications may also be posted to Private Bag x6005, Hilton, 3245. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email addresses kznjobssouth@kzndard.gov.za. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
ENQUIRIES: Ms SE Ndlela Tel No: (033) 343 8024
CLOSING DATE : 03 November 2023
