Control Engineering Technician Grade A REF NO: SSC36/2026 KwaZulu-Natal

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-

The Control Engineering Technician Grade A is responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and execution of infrastructure, irrigation, and mechanisation projects. The role requires a National Diploma in Civil Engineering, six years of post-qualification technical experience, and proficiency in various engineering and project management skills.

Job Title: Control Engineering Technician Grade A REF NO: SSC36/2026 Company: Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Kwazulu-Natal

SALARY: R573 552 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE: eThekwini District

REQUIREMENTS

• A National Diploma in Civil Engineering (NQF level 6), mandatory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician, and a valid driver’s licence. - Experience: Six (06) years of post-qualification technical experience in agricultural or civil engineering. - Knowledge: Programme and Project Management, engineering design and analysis, 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 Professionalization, 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

• Oversee the planning and design of infrastructure, irrigation, and mechanisation. - Provide technical support for infrastructure, irrigation, and mechanisation projects. - Deliver technical advisory services. Monitor and evaluate district engineering projects. Manage the resources of the division.