ENGINEER (AGRICULTURE/CIVIL) POSITION REF NUMBER: ADAHRM01/2025

ENGINEER (AGRICULTURE/CIVIL) POSITION REF NUMBER: ADAHRM01/2025 Location: 5 Cascades Crescent , Pietermaritzburg Grade/Salary: L11 (Fixed Term Contract) Types of employment: 3 Years (Fixed Term Contract) Reporting Officer: Infrastructure Manager Unit: Operations Unit Minimum Requirements Grade 12, BSc or B-Tech degree (NQF level 7) in Agricultural or Civil Engineering plus Three (3) years’ relevant experience working in agricultural / civil engineering environment; At least one year experience should be in middle Valid driver’s licence code 8 or Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist and must be active. Knowledge Project planning sound knowledge of project management site investigation technical design supervision analysis PFM Act OHS Act and self management Relevant legislation standards SABS standards (SANS) Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Project) Interpretation of Engineering Drawing and Design related computer programmes (AllyCAD, CAD, Civil designer, Auto CAD, ect). Have understanding of Water Act, 1998, Agricultural Production Standards Act, 1990, Engineering Professional Act, 2000, Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, 1983 and Labour Relations Act, Skills Planned maintenance skills; Problems solving, planning and analysis, decision making, team work, creativity, excellent communication skills (written and verbal). people customer focus and responsive and be computer organizing skills, Budgeting and monitoring and Ability to work independently and under Good interpersonal relations. Accuracy and attention to Key Performance Areas To provide leadership and support by applying engineering principles and address technical challenges. To manage planning, design, implementation of engineering projects and new systems to solve problems, improve efficiency in one or more of the following fields of agricultural infrastructure: irrigation & water supply pump stations; mechanization; farm structures; animal handling facilities; food processing and energy. Implementation of cost-effective solutions according to Agribusiness Development agency (ADA) standards. Develop design manuals, standard drawings and procedures. Promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Preparing presentation and reports of implementation of projects. Reporting on service delivery and adherence to administrative procedures and regulations. Self-development in terms of keeping up to date with new technologies and procedures. Monitoring and supervision of projects from different service providers under Agribusiness Development agency (ADA). Suitable candidates will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity Note: All applicants are subject to the signing of performance agreement. ADA reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to the above position. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act, 1998. Females and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply Enquiries Mr. M.E. Thekiso Closing Date:22 January 2025 @16h30 Telephone: 033 347 8600 #J-18808-Ljbffr Agribusiness Development Agency