Closing Date 2024/04/22

Reference Number WCG240314-1

Tracking NumberAGR 39/2023 R1Job TitleProfessional Civil Engineer (Production Level): Agricultural Engineering Services (2 posts based in Vredendal and Elsenburg),

Ref no. AGR 39/2023 R1DepartmentAgricultureSalary levelOSD.

EnquiriesMr P Keuck at (021) 808 5340Job Type Permanent location – CountrySouth AfricaLocation – ProvinceWestern CapeLocation – Town / CityVredendal and Elsenburg Job Purpose.

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress of sustainable resource management engineering technology and engineering applications.

These posts are based in Vredendal and Elsenburg.

Minimum Requirements

Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng)) in Civil Engineering.

A minimum of 3 years post qualification engineering experience in Agricultural water use and irrigation. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects Office administration and budget planning Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization.

Must have Knowledge of the following:

Programme and project management, Engineering design and analysis, Research and development, Computer-aided engineering applications, Legal compliance, Technical report writing, Creating high performance culture, Professional judgement, and Financial managemen.

Skills needed: Networking, Decision making skills, Customer focus and responsiveness, Planning and organising skills, Written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work under prpressure, and Remuneration.

Grade A: R 795 147 – R 847 221 per annum;

Grade B: R 894 042 – R 962 292 per annum;

Grade C: R 1 020 087 – R 1 197 978 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.

MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed.

Note: Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes.

You will be required to attend interviews to undergo competency assessments test. You may contact the hhelpline Mon-Fri at 0861 370 214. kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Submit application before closing date.