SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A: ANALYTICAL SERVICES

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: DOA/31/07/2026
Salary: R407 337 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

National Diploma (NQF 6) in Chemistry or Soil Science as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist. Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical (scientific) experience. Knowledge of the soils, water, feed, essential oils and plant material analyses; Relevant understanding of the functioning of Laboratory equipment. Technical Competencies: Programme and project management. Scientific methodologies. Research and development. Computer-aided scientific applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating a high-performance culture. Professional judgment. Data analysis. Mentoring. Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PPT). Generic Competencies: Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer literacy. Networking. People management. Planning and organising. Conflict management. Change management. Problem-solving and analysis. Valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Analytical analysis of samples (soils, water, feed, essential oils and plant material) and responding timeously to our clients; Assist in the development of new analytical procedures. To perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Research and development. Human capital development. Supervise, mentor and guide Laboratory Assistants; Keep up to date with regard to the applicable regulations, prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective service to our clients.

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.

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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