Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Control Engineering Technician Grade A
- eThekwini District
- KwaZulu-Natal
- R574k /yr
- Engineering and Built Environment
- Re-advertised
- Closing date
- Friday, 20 November 2026 11 days left
- Reference
- SSC36/2026
- Source
- DPSA · 6 Nov 2026
About the role
(Re-advert)
Requirements
A National Diploma in Agricultural Engineering or 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. Knowledge: 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.
Duties
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
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 may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Enquiries
Ms SE Ndlela Tel No: (033) 343 8024
General note
Applicants using the manual application process must submit their applications on the prescribed form Z83 (Please use The New Z83 Form which is effective from 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za and all applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Applicants must ensure that the Z83 application form is completed in full, duly signed and initialled, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related/supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources.
Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated OnlineApplication 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 It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). No late applications will be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.