Department of Agriculture And Rural Development

Professional Engineer Grade A/B/C

Salary or stipendGrade A: R914 517 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package) Grade B: R1 030 296 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package) Grade C: R1 172 184 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package)

The Department of Agriculture And Rural Development is looking for a Professional Engineer Grade A/B/C. This is a permanent role based in KwaZulu-Natal.

Head Office - Cedara

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/166, page 129

Reference number: SSC31/2026
Appointment: Permanent
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Centre: Head Office - Cedara

What you will need

A B.
Engineering / BSc.
Engineering degree in Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering, compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer 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, 130 technical report writing, creating a high-performance culture, professional judgement, networking, Occupational Health and Safety Standards, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies.
Skills: Decision making, team leadership, analytical, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, planning and organising, conflict management, problem solving and analysis, people management, change management, innovation and writing.

Experience

Experience: 3 years’ post qualification Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering experience.

Professional registration

Engineering degree in Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering, compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer and a valid driver’s licence.

Driver's licence

Engineering degree in Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering, compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer and a valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

Skills: Decision making, team leadership, analytical, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, planning and organising, conflict management, problem solving and analysis, people management, change management, innovation and writing.

Key responsibilities

Develop and design engineering infrastructure plans.
Conduct project inspections and provide progress reports.
Conduct research and development.
Promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice.
Perform administrative and related

Additional details

Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Enquiries: Ms SE Ndlela
Telephone: (033) 343 8024