WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE VACANCIES

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NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): LANDCARE: EDEN (OUDTSHOORN) REF NO: AGR 27/2025 R1 
SALARY : Grade A: R391 671 per annum 
Grade C: R586 665 per annum 
(Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience. A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project Management; Technical design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing, Technical consulting; Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Teamwork; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management. 
 
DUTIES : 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr H Muller at Tel No: (044) 803 3721 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): LANDCARE: EDEN (RIVERSDALE) REF NO: AGR 28/2025 R1 
SALARY : Grade A: R391 671per annum 
Grade C: R586 665 per annum 
(Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience. A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project Management; Technical design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing, Technical consulting; Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Teamwork; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management. 
 
DUTIES : 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr H Muller Tel No: (044) 803 3721 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): LANDCARE (CALEDON) REF NO: AGR 52/2025 
SALARY : Grade A: R391 671 - Grade C: R586 665 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Project Management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing, technical consulting. Skills needed: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Teamwork; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Ability to work under adverse field conditions; Ability to work under pressure; Prepared to travel. 
 
DUTIES : 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Jepthas Tel No: (028) 425 4819