Professional Engineer Grade A/B/C
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About the role
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Professional Engineer Grade A/B/C, based in Head Office - Cedara. This is a permanent post, paying R914,517 a year. How to apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and for reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Reference number to quote: SSC31/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
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 duties.
Requirements
- 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.
- Experience: 3 years’ post qualification Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering experience.
- Knowledge:
- Programme and project management
- Engineering design and analysis knowledge
- Research and development
- Computer-aided engineering applications
- Legal compliance
- 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