Government EntityKwazulu Natal - Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
    LocationCedara, KwaZulu-Natal
    Reference NumberSSC67/2023
    SalaryGrade A: R353 013p.a. (salary level OSD) Grade B: R398 865p.a (salary level OSD) Grade C: R451 587p.a. (salary level OSD)
    Centre / LocationCedara – Head Office
    Source and Applicationkzndard.gov.za

    Render technical services by assisting engineers in technical service and GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER #PHEZ’KOMKHONO support in conjunction with artisans and associated in field, workshop and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Assist in providing inputs into existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Planning and design of mechanical infrastructure, irrigation and mechanization (including irrigation schemes, pumps, implements, processing plants, etc.) in compliance with relevant legislation. Render technical support in implementation of projects which includes the monitoring and evaluation of the execution of projects for compliance with drawings and specifications and rendering technical advice on prescribed norms, standards and relevant prescripts. Conduct research and development. Perform administrative and related functions. Enquiries: Ms SE Ndlela – Tel. 033 3438024

    Requirements

    A National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician (not a Candidate Engineering Technician) and a valid driver’s license. Experience: 3 years’ post qualification engineering experience. Knowledge: Technical design and analysis, computer-aided engineering applications, legal compliance. Skills: Project management, research and development, technical report writing, computer, communication, planning and organizing, decision making, teamwork and creativity, problem solving and analysis, costumer focus and responsiveness.

    Duties

    Render technical services by assisting engineers in technical service and GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER #PHEZ’KOMKHONO support in conjunction with artisans and associated in field, workshop and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Assist in providing inputs into existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Planning and design of mechanical infrastructure, irrigation and mechanization (including irrigation schemes, pumps, implements, processing plants, etc.) in compliance with relevant legislation. Render technical support in implementation of projects which includes the monitoring and evaluation of the execution of projects for compliance with drawings and specifications and rendering technical advice on prescribed norms, standards and relevant prescripts. Conduct research and development. Perform administrative and related functions.

    Source / Circular Reference

    kzndard.gov.za