Job title : Civil Engineering Technician (Production Level): Landcare (Wellington), Ref No.
AGR 05/2025 R1 Job Location : Western Cape, Deadline : November 10, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Job Purpose The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide technical services and support in sustainable resource management, operations and maintenance. Minimum Requirements An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Civil Engineering Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Professional Engineering Technician A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience. 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 Project Management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing Technical consulting Skills needed: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication skills; Computer; People Management Planning and organising; Change Management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational; Self-motivated Ability to work under pressure It will be adantageous to have a valid driving license (Code B or higher).
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).
