DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Agriculture And Rural Development

Control Engineering Technician Grade A

Salary or stipendR573 552 per annum, (OSD)

The Department of Agriculture And Rural Development is looking for a Control Engineering Technician Grade A. This is a permanent role based in KwaZulu-Natal.

eThekwini District

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/173, page 133

Reference number
SSC36/2026
Appointment
Permanent
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Centre
eThekwini District

What you will need

  • A National Diploma in Civil Engineering (NQF level 6), compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician and a valid driver’s licence.
  • 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.

Experience

Experience: Six (06) years’ post qualification technical agricultural or civil engineering experience.

Professional registration

A National Diploma in Civil Engineering (NQF level 6), compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician and a valid driver’s licence.

Driver's licence

A National Diploma in Civil Engineering (NQF level 6), compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician and a valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

  • 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.

Key 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

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Ms SE Ndlela
  • Telephone: (033) 3438024

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