Engineering Control Technician Grade B at Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs

REQUIREMENTS

• A Matric Certificate and National Diploma in Civil Engineering or a relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician is compulsory.
• A minimum of six (6) years post-qualification technical experience in civil engineering. Disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s license. Experience in development of agricultural infrastructure will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of infrastructure planning and design; agricultural mechanization; relevant legislation, including NEMA, CARA, SALA, PFMA, and National Water Act; budgeting, procurement, occupational health and safety, and human resource management principles. Competency in CAD software, GIS, surveying tools, and MS Office applications. 

DUTIES

• Lead and manage the technical team in the district. Manage and control the planning and design of infrastructure, irrigation, and mechanisation projects in compliance with relevant legislation; including but not limited to agro-ecosystem management plans, farm plans, soil conservation structures, farm roads and dams.
• Render technical advisory services to stakeholders and supervise infrastructure implementation. Evaluate and update technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technologies. Ensure quality assurance of designs and provide recommendations for approval. Manage field, workshop, and office technical activities in coordination with other technical staff in the Directorate. Provide inputs to the budgeting process, as well as operational and performance plans.
• Compile and submit technical and administrative reports. Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and manage all OH&S matters within the section. Manage human resources, finances, and general office operations for the technical/construction team. Perform research and literature studies to stay abreast of developments in engineering technology. Manage assets and monitor service delivery through the supply chain system. Liaise with relevant councils, stakeholders, and professional bodies on engineering matters.