civil engineering technician (production level): sustainable resource use and management, Ref No. AGR 10/2025 R1

Apply for civil engineering technician (production level): sustainable resource use and management at department of department of agriculture. Closing date 2026-03-23.

Job Summary

Department: department of agriculture

Directorate: sustainable resource use and management

Province: western cape

Reference: AGR 10/2025 R1

Closing Date: 2026-03-23

Salary: R391,671 - R586,665

No Of Vacancy: 1

Centre: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government

Minimum Qualification

3-year National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification recognized by ECSA.

Experience Required

3 years in Civil Engineering Infrastructure and Resource Management

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Project Management and technical design analysis
  • Proficiency in Computer-Aided Engineering applications (AutoCAD/Civil 3D)
  • Technical consulting and report writing skills
  • Knowledge of legal compliance within the built environment
  • Problem-solving, analytical thinking, and creativity
  • Planning, organizing, and change management
  • Effective written and verbal communication.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years post-qualification technical (Engineering) experience
  • Compulsory professional registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Render high-level technical services in support of Engineers and Technologists in the field, workshop, and technical office
  • Assist in the design and analysis of infrastructure related to sustainable resource management (e.g., irrigation, soil conservation, or water runoff control)
  • Perform technical design, analysis, and research tasks
  • Conduct field surveys and data collection for engineering projects
  • Compile and submit detailed technical reports and administrative documentation
  • Participate in research and development to stay current with computer-aided engineering applications and new technologies
  • Ensure all engineering activities comply with legal and safety standards.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

  • Grade A: R391671 -.
  • Grade C: R586665 PER ANNUM, (SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON POST REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE AS PER OSD PRESCRIBED)..

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Reference No:

AGR 10/2025 R1

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: AGR 10/2025 R1
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The advert explicitly states 'Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician.' You must provide your registration number during the application process.
In an agricultural context, this usually involves engineering solutions for land care, such as building contour walls for soil erosion prevention, designing irrigation systems, or managing water drainage and storage infrastructure.
Expect practical tests on engineering software (like AutoCAD), calculations related to hydraulics or structural stability, and the interpretation of technical site surveys.

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