Engineer; Agriculture​/Civil Position Number: Adahrm

ENGINEER (AGRICULTURE/CIVIL) POSITION R: ADAHRM
01/2025

Job Title Engineer (Agriculture/Civil) r: ADAHRM
01/2025

Location 5 Cascades Crescent , Pietermaritzburg

Grade/Salary L11 (Fixed Term Contract)

Types of employment 3 Years (Fixed Term Contract)

Reporting Officer Infrastructure Manager

Unit Operations Unit

Grade 12, BSc or B-Tech degree (NQF level
7) in Agricultural or Civil Engineering plus
Three (3) years’ relevant experience working in agricultural / civil engineering environment;
At least one year experience should be in middle
Valid driver’s licence code 8 or
Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist and must be active.
Knowledge:

Project planning;
sound knowledge of project management,
site investigation,
technical design,
supervision,
analysis,
PFM Act;
OHS Act and self management;
Relevant legislation standards;
SABS standards (SANS);
Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Project);
Interpretation of Engineering Drawing and Design related computer programmes (AllyCAD, CAD, Civil designer, Auto CAD, ect).
Have understanding of Water Act, 1998, Agricultural Production Standards Act, 1990, Engineering Professional Act, 2000, Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, 1983 and Labour Relations Act,

Skills:

Planned maintenance skills;
Problems solving,
planning and analysis,
decision making,
team work, creativity,
excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
people
customer focus and responsive and be computer
organizing skills, Budgeting and monitoring and
Ability to work independently and under
Good interpersonal relations.
Accuracy and attention to
Key Performance Areas:

To provide leadership and support by applying engineering principles and address technical challenges.
To manage planning, design, implementation of engineering projects and new systems to solve problems, improve efficiency in one or more of the following fields of agricultural infrastructure: irrigation & water supply pump stations; mechanization; farm structures; animal handling facilities; food processing and energy.
Implementation of cost-effective solutions according to Agribusiness Development agency (ADA) standards. Develop design manuals, standard drawings and procedures.
Promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Preparing presentation and reports of implementation of projects.
Reporting on service delivery and adherence to administrative procedures and regulations.
Self-development in terms of keeping up to date with new technologies and procedures.
Monitoring and supervision of projects from different service providers under Agribusiness Development agency (ADA).

Suitable candidates will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity

Note:

All applicants are subject to the signing of performance agreement.
ADA reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to the above position.
Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act, 1998.
Females and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Applications must be submitted in the following manner.
A covering letter indicating the reference number and the post that you are applying for, together with a brief motivation.
NB: A Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Previous experience must be comprehensively detailed)
NB:
Certified copies will be requested once shortlisted.
Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application being disqualified.
Full names and telephone numbers of work 2 work related referees.
If you are applying for more than one post, please submit a separate application for each post.

NB:
Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants.

NB:
Those who previously applied for this position must reapply.

Enquiries:
Mr. M.E. Thekiso Closing Date:22 January 2025 @16h30

Telephone:

All applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV, and a motivational letter, stating the relevant reference number and the name of the publication/source in which you saw the advertisement to;
Attention:
Mr. S Shabalala, Human Resources Department, Agribusiness Development Agency, Private Bag x01, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg. Applications can be hand Delivered at 5 Cascade Crescent, Cascade Office Park, Pietermaritzburg, KZN or send applications via the ADA

Should you not hear from ADA 8 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful