Job # 1605632/1046
Mount Edgecombe KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
Market Related Salary
Permanent senior level position at South African Sugar Association in the Agriculture industry.
Benefits: SASRI offers a competitive remuneration package, the opportunity to work with a diverse workforce which includes world-renowned specialists and researchers, a supportive work environment close to amenities, with opportunities for development..
Posted by South African Sugar Association on 06/02/2014
South African Sugar Association
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, dynamic forward thinking Agricultural Engineer to join our team of engineering specialists. The Engineers provide a varied service to the industry amongst which is mechanisation and irrigation support. The successful incumbent will be based in Mount Edgecombe.
This position will be responsible for designing and improving farming systems that account for the economic, social and environmental issues which impact on the sustainability of sugarcane production. Other key objectives of this position are:
Managing and participating in research that furthers SASRI's vision within the field of Agricultural Engineering.
Contributing towards the transfer of information and technology to other researchers and the industry.
Participating within the SASRI research framework.
Internal and external applicants will be reviewed simultaneously for this position and all are required to have:
At least an MSc Engineering (Agriculture) degree.
A minimum of 3 years relevant experience with a focus on research, development and adaption of new technologies.
Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
A valid driver's licence.
SASRI offers a competitive remuneration package, the opportunity to work with a diverse workforce which includes world-renowned specialists and researchers, a supportive work environment close to amenities, with opportunities for development.
Please apply on-line via the job portal on the SASA website (http://www.sasa.org.za/careers/Vacancies)
Closing date for applications is Thursday 20th February. SASA reserves the right to consider applications received after this date but will not be obliged to do so.
The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:
Ability
work independently as well as in a team
communicate information & ideas verbally
listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally
identify unsafe or inefficient work procedures
evaluate weather and soil conditions in order to revise plans and procedures
Experience
Valid drivers licence
Experience in Project Management.
2 years' experience in the Engineering field
Knowledge
commercial plants, animals and cultivation techniques to enhance the productivity/sustainability of farms and agricultural industries
designing, developing and managing the manufacture of agricultural machinery, equipment and instrumentation
environmental impact assessments
relevant legislation
international transport industry regulations
The South African Sugar Association (SASA) provides a diverse range of highly specialized services to the South African sugar industry and our activities are funded in the main by the sugarcane growers and sugar milling companies. Our mission is to provide specialist services that enhance the profitability, global competitiveness and sustainability of the South African sugar industry.
Deadline Date: 08.03.2014
How to Apply:
Note:
- SASA has retained the services of its long-standing supplier Pinpoint One, a B-BBEE Level 1 executive search and recruitment consultancy, to manage the candidate sourcing process and will consequently not be receiving applications directly.
- Instead, applicants should submit a detailed CV in MS Word format to: response3@pinpointone.co.za.
- Communication will be with short-listed applicants only. We thank all applicants for their interest.
