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Control Engineering Technician Grade A

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Posted 18 Oct 2026 Closes in 12 days

Overview

Manage and control the planning and design of infrastructure, irrigation and mechanisation. Manage technical support of infrastructure, irrigation and mechanisation projects.

Requirements

  • A National Diploma in Civil Engineering (NQF level 6), compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician and a valid driver’s licence
  • Experience: Six (06) years’ post qualification technical agricultural or civil engineering experience
  • Kno wledge: Programme and Project Management, engineering design and analysis knowledge, research and development, computer -aided engineering applications, legal compliance, technical report writing, Occupational Health and Safety Standards, National Water Act , Legislation in terms of Water Act, Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies, RSA Constitution
  • Skills: Project planning and management, technical design and analysis, presentation, research and development, technical consulting, problem solving and analysis, decision making, teamwork, creativity, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer, planning and organising, people management, presentation, conflict management, HR Management, literacy, language, listening, analytical thinking, interpersonal relations, research and time management, self -disciplined and self -driven with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

  • Manage and control the planning and design of infrastructure, irrigation and mechanisation
  • Manage technical support of infrastructure, irrigation and mechanisation projects
  • Provide technical advisory services
  • Monitor and evaluate district engineering projects
  • Manage the resources of the division

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs . Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and for reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Ms SE Ndlela Tel No: (033) 3438024

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