CONTROL SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A – (ANIMAL SCIENCE)

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: DOA/13/07/2026
Salary: R610 131 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim)
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Diploma (NQF 6) in Animal Science or Animal Nutrition. Six (6) years post-qualification technical (scientific) experience within the Agricultural Sector or Animal research environment. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist. Technical Competencies: Programme and project management. Scientific methodologies and models. Research and development. Computer-aided scientific applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating high performance culture. Professional judgment. Data analysis. Policy development and analysis. Scientific presentation. Recognized level of expertise. Generic Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical skills. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer literacy. Planning and organising. Networking. Conflict management. People management. Change management. Problem-solving and analysis. A valid driver's license.

Duties

Oversee, develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Provide strategic leadership on technical scientific matters. Lead the coordination and development of databases, procedures and regulatory frameworks. Manage Research and development. Manage human capital development. Procurement for the Sub - Directorate.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@agriculture.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

Mr. N. Mabanga Tel No: (040) 602 5066 For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za

Note

The EE Target for this position is Youth, Females and People with Disabilities.

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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