CANDIDATE ENGINEER

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Reference number: DAERL/04/06/26
Salary: R791 604 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (OSD)
Centre: Kimberley
Province: Northern Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

The candidate must be in possession of a NQF Level 7 BSc Civil/ Agricultural Engineering qualification; Compulsory ECSA registration as a Candidate Engineer. Relevant experience in the field of engineering sector will be an added advantage. Good written and verbal communication skills. Computer literate, be able to work on the following software’s, Microsoft Office, Power point. Excellent interpersonal relation skills, Ability to handle tasks of a multi-faceted nature, Sound communication skills both verbal and written, Problem solving skills. Valid drivers’ license – minimum code 8.

Duties

The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Design, construction and contract management of irrigation systems, crop processing plants, packaging facilities, animal housing, green houses, farm mechanization (tractors and relevant planters and implements) and other farm structures. Knowledge of Model Maker design program, AUTOCAD, surveying with Trimble GPS and processing with Trimble Business Centre survey programs will be an advantage. Good written and verbal communication skills. Computer literate, be able to work on the following software programs, Microsoft Office and Power Point. Excellent interpersonal relation skills, ability to handle tasks of a multi-faceted nature, sound communication skills both verbal, working under pressure with deadlines and written, problem solving. Technical and engineering skills would be expected in agricultural development support programs, i.e. CASP, ILLIMA LETSEMA and Land Care. Travel and working in other remote areas in Northern Cape would be expected from the successful candidate.

Where to send your application

Post Name and quote the relevant reference number. The applications can be posted to: Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, Private Bag X5018, Kimberley, 8301 or Email to: blommiejacobs@ncpg.gov.za or Hand delivered applications may be submitted at reception, Temothuo House, Old Kimberlite Hotel, 162 George Street, Kimberley. FOR ATTENTION : Mrs. L. Phayane

Enquiries

Mr WJJ De Bruyn at 083 292 0386

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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