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

Agribusiness Development Agency; Idaho; On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Agribusiness Development Agency in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an Engineer (Agriculture/Civil) to lead planning, design and supervision of irrigation, water supply, farm structures and related infrastructure.

Candidates must have a BSc or B-Tech in Agricultural or Civil Engineering, active ECSA registration, and several years of experience; the role includes project management, compliance with acts, and reporting. This is a 3-year fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• BSc or B-Tech in Agricultural or Civil Engineering required.
• Three years of relevant experience in agricultural/civil engineering.
• At least one year experience should be in middle management.
• Valid driver’s licence code 8.
• Active ECSA registration as Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership applying engineering principles to address challenges.
• Manage planning, design, and implementation of projects and systems.
• Develop cost-effective solutions per ADA standards.
• Develop design manuals, standard drawings and procedures.
• Promote safety and prepare project presentations and reports.
• Monitor service delivery and compliance with procedures.

Skills

Planned maintenance

Problem solving

Planning & analysis

Decision making

Teamwork

Creativity

Communication skills

Budgeting

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc or B-Tech in Agricultural or Civil Engineering

Active ECSA registration

Tools

AutoCAD

AllyCAD

Civil Designer

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

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: [phone]