This vacancy has closed. It closed on 31 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

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

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: DOA/33/07/2026
Salary: R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Dohne (Stutterheim) (X2 Posts) Cradock (X1 Post) Jansenville Research Station (X1 Post)
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

Requirements

National Diploma (NQF 6) in Animal Science as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist. Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical (scientific) experience. 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. Knowledge of Small Stock and Large Stock production systems. A valid driving licence.

Duties

To provide technical support for research, assessment, evaluation, development, innovation and protection to ensure the sustainability of resources and contribute towards a knowledge economy. Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Provide technical support and advice. perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Research and development. Human capital development.

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 24 October 2026.