Engineering Technician (Production Level): Landcare: Eden (Oudtshoorn), Ref No. AGR 27/2025 R1 needed at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunitiy for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician
• A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience.
• A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

Render technical services:

• Assist engineers, technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities
• Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority
• Perform administrative and related functions
• Provide input into the budgeting process as required; Compile and submit reports as required
• Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan
• Develop, implement and maintain databases
• Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets
• Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures
• Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders on engineering related matters.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Technical:

• Project Management
• Technical design and analysis
• Research and development
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Legal compliance
• Technical report writing
• Technical consulting

Generic:

• Problem solving and analysis
• Decision making
• Team work
• Creativity
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Computer skills
• People Management
• Planning and Organising
• Change Management.

Remuneration

• Grade A: R 391 671 – Grade C: R 586 665 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).

Closing Date

• 2025/08/18