Professional Engineer Grade A/B/C REF NO: SSC31/2026 at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Kwazulu-Natal

SALARY :

• Grade A: R914 517 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package) 
• Grade B: R1 030 296 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package)
• Grade C: R1 172 184 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package) 

CENTRE : Head Office - Cedara 

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. 

DUTIES :

• 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.