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Requirements

A National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Three (3) years post- qualification technical engineering experience.

Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician (Pr Techni Eng – Mechanical).

The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence (except for persons with disabilities).

Proven knowledge and experience in mechanical maintenance inspections and applicable standards relating to design, installation, refurbishment, and repair of mechanical infrastructure.

Experience in providing technical advisory services and applying engineering principles and techniques to address engineering challenges.

Knowledge of technical design analysis, research and development methodologies, and computer-aided engineering applications.

Competencies required include technical report writing, analytical thinking, decision-making, creativity, customer focus, planning and organising, and people management.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.

Ability to work independently and effectively within multi- disciplinary teams.

Willingness to travel extensively and work away from the office for extended periods.

Duties

Provide technological support to Technologists, Engineers, and associated professionals in the field.

Ensure adherence to and promotion of occupational health and safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of established engineering techniques and procedures.

Develop, maintain, and manage current technologies within the operational environment.

Monitor and evaluate technological designs.

Review and update technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technologies.

Ensure quality assurance of technical designs and specifications and make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.

Identify and optimise technical solutions through the application of sound engineering principles.

Manage administrative and related functions, including providing inputs into budgeting processes, compiling and submitting reports, and contributing to operational planning.

Develop, implement, and maintain relevant databases.

Conduct research and development activities and undertake continuous professional development to remain abreast of technological advancements.

Liaise with relevant professional bodies and councils on engineering-related matters.

How to apply

Email: erecruitment@ecagriculture.gov.za

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application, however, the Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently unsingable – applicants applied via the system must scan and upload the signed Z-83), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at http://www.ecagriculture.gov.za/documents/Z83%20FORM.pdf which must be signed and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV.

The applicant must submit copies of qualifications, identity documents and driver’s license (where appropriate) and any other relevant documents.

Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post.

The communication from HR regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR.

Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application.

Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).

Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.

Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test.

Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months.

The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Persons with disability and women are encouraged to apply.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

The selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency- based assessment.

The department welcomes applications from all racial groups.

However, in making appointments preference for these posts will be given to the designated groups in pursuit of departmental EE targets.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. OTHER POSTS