| Government Entity | Kwazulu Natal - Department of Agriculture and Rural Development |
|---|---|
| Location | Cedara, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Reference Number | SSC66/2023 |
| Salary | Grade A: R795 147p.a. (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package) Grade B: R894 042p.a (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package) Grade C: R1 020 087p.a. (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package) |
| Centre / Location | Cedara – Head Office |
| Source and Application | kzndard.gov.za |
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. Enquiries: Ms SE Ndlela – Tel. 033 3438024
Requirements
B. 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.
Source / Circular Reference
kzndard.gov.za