CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE A - B

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: CET/2026
Salary: R573 552 - R1 376 199 per annum, (OSD). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government's contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, home owner's allowance and medical aid assistance.
Centre: Xhariep District, Trompsburg (Placement area may be changed due to departmental needs)
Province: Free State
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

National Diploma or B Tech in Engineering. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineering Technician. Valid driver’s license (code B) 6 years post qualification technical experience in a soil conservation / landcare environment.

Duties

Manager technical services: Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize / make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Manage administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan. Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance databases. Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets. Research and development. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research / literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. To liaise with relevant bodies / councils on engineering-related matters.

Where to send your application

Quoting the reference number, must be forwarded to Mrs S Hlekiso, Private Bag X02, Bloemfontein, 9301 or delivered by Hand to Mrs S Hlekiso in Room 228, 2nd Floor, Admin Building, Glen. Email: recruitment@dard.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr CTB Smith at 073 156 2740

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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