ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A - C

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: ET/2026
Salary: R407 337 – R518 769 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
Centre: Fezile Dabi District, Sasolburg (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 in Civil Engineering. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineering Technician. 3 years post qualification technical experience. Valid driver’s license (code B).

Duties

Render technical services under supervision: Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Produce plans with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority. Perform administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical / engineering operational plan; develop, implement and maintain databases. Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets. Research and development: 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 and follow approved programme of development for registration purposes.

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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