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Agricultural Engineer
**Critical skills shortage!!
Agricultural engineers use their engineering and biological science knowledge to solve agricultural problems. They can work with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.
Agricultural engineers should be problem-solvers with an eye for detail, a head for technology and a heart for design. They should have good communication skills, and enjoy working with a team of colleagues and clients alike. Being practical and adaptable will come in useful, as things often do not go according to plan.
TASKS:
- Develops criteria for design, manufacture, or construction of equipment, structures, and facilities.
- Designs and directs manufacture of equipment for land tillage and fertilization, and for harvesting or moving commodities.
- Designs and supervises erection of structures for crop storage, animal shelter, and human dwelling, including light, heat, air-conditioning, water supply, and waste disposal.
- Plans and directs construction of irrigation (incl. dams), drainage, and flood-control systems for soil and water conservation.
- Designs and supervises installation of equipment and instruments used to evaluate and process farm products, and to automate agricultural operations.
- Designs and uses sensing, measuring, and recording devices and instrumentation to research problems and develop new methods and techniques.
Qualifications needed:
- Engineer: BSc Agricultural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering – four year graduate qualification at any university (Agricultural only at KwaZulu-Natal)
- Technician: T3, T4 or B.Tech – 3 to 4 year diploma at any University of Technology
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Career Snapshot Agricultural Engineer |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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