SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN GRADE A/B/C (SOIL LABORATORY - ANALYTICAL SERVICES)
Department of Agriculture
- Reference number
- SSC44/2026
- Salary
- Grade A: R407 337 per annum, OSD Grade B: R460 086 per annum, OSD Grade C: R518 769 per annum, OSD
- Centre
- Cedara Research Station
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Circular
- No 37 of 2026
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An NQF Level 06 Diploma in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or equivalent. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist in the field of Agricultural Science and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: 3 years’ post qualification technical experience in analytical laboratory/ies. Knowledge: Occupational Health and Safety Act, Laboratory Quality Control, Analytical instrument calibration, Statistical analysis, ISO 17025 Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies, EPMDS. Skills: Technical: Programme and project management, scientific methodologies, research and development, computer-aided scientific applications, analytical skills and data analysis, knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, creating a high-performance culture, professional judgement, data analysis, mentorship. Generic: Decision making, team leadership, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, networking, people management, planning and organizing, conflict management, problem solving and analysis.
Duties
Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Provide technical support and advice. Research and development. Human capital development.
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 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. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Enquiries
Mr. NJ Tembe Tel No: (033) 343 8032
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 16 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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