TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

CONTROL INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN (Agriculture / Civil Engineering) REFERENCE NUMBER: ADAHRM02/2026

Ada Kzn

Job Description

Job Title

Control Industrial Technician (agriculture/civil)

Location

Jozini Office

Salary

L10 R 561,894.00 per annum, plus the 37% in lieu of benefits.

Contract

Fixed term contract - 3 Years.

Reporting Line

Operations Manager

Unit

Operations Unit

Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12, National Diploma inAgriculture/Building/Civil Engineering plus
  • Three years' relevant experience working in agricultural / building / civil engineering or construction industry,
  • At least one year experience should have worked at water delivery environment,
  • Valid driver's licence code 8 or higher,

Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician and proof thereof will be advantageous.

Knowledge
  • Project planning.
  • site supervision,
  • technical design,
  • material acquiring,
  • Fleet management,
  • sound knowledge of project management,
  • technical design and analysis,
  • PFM Act; OHS Act; 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),
  • Understand Water Act, 1998, Agricultural Production Standards Act, 1990, Engineering Professional Act, 2000, Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, 1983 and Labour Relations Act.
Skills & Competencies
  • Planned maintenance skills,
  • Problems solving,
  • Planning and analysis,
  • Decision making,
  • Teamwork, creativity,
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal),
  • People management,
  • Customer focus and responsive and be computer,
  • Organizing skills, Budgeting and monitoring,
  • Ability to work independently and under,
  • Good interpersonal relations,
  • Accuracy and attention to details
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).
  • Adhoc duties required by the incumbent's supervisor.

Suitable candidates will be selected with the intention of promoting representativity.

About This Role

Career insights for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians positions

Salary Benchmark
R55,090/month
R44,163 to R68,235/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking Active Listening Reading Comprehension Mathematics Speaking
Common Technologies
AutoCAD 2024 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2024 Revit 2024 Microsoft PowerPoint 365 ArcGIS Pro Multiple modern GIS platforms Various modern email clients HCL Notes

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