SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN GRADE A/B/C (HORTICULTURE)

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: NSC06/2026
Salary: Grade A: R407 3371 per annum, (OSD) Grade B: R460 086 per annum, (OSD) Grade C: R518 769 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Makhathini Research Station
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

An NQF Level 06 Diploma in Agricultural Sciences. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: 3 years’ post qualification experience in an agricultural scientific environment. Knowledge: Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards, Sound and broad scientific knowledge on research procedures and activities, sound and broad knowledge of tunnel production, maintenance, equipment calibration and troubleshooting, knowledge of horticulture, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies, sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques, and scientific methodology and models. Skills: Programme and project management, scientific methodologies, research and development, computer-aided scientific applications, analytical skills and data analysis, knowledge legal compliance, technical report writing, creating a high-performance culture, professional judgement, data analysis, mentorship, decision making, team leadership, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, networking, people management, planning and organizing, conflict management, and problem-solving and analysis.

Duties

To conduct research and development. To perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions. To develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Human capital development. To manage resources of the section.

Where to send your application

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Acting Head of Department and for reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900.

Enquiries

Dr. SR Bezuidenhout Tel No: (033) 355 9657

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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