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Civil Engineering Technician (Production Level): Landcare: Central Karoo (Laingsburg), Ref No. AGR 24/2025 R1 at Western Cape Department Of Agriculture
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), based in Elsenburg, promotes, develops, and supports the agricultural sector to enhance economic, ecological, and social wealth. It serves commercial, smallholder, and land reform farmers through research, extension services, veterinary care, and training, focusing on sustainable resource management, food s...
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The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunitiy for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance.
Minimum 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).
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
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; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management;