SCIENTIST (PRODUCTION) GRADE A (CROP SCIENCE, HORTICULTURE)

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: DOA/04/07/2026
Salary: R791 604 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Cradock, Barthurst, Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim)
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

BSc degree (Hon) (NQF 8) in Crop Science / Agronomy / Horticulture / Fruit Science as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a professional Natural Scientist. Three (3) years post-qualification natural scientific experience. 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 a high-performance culture. Professional judgment. Data analysis. Policy development and analysis. Scientific presentation. Recognized level of expertise. Mentoring. Generic Competencies: Decision making. Team leadership and teamwork. Analytical skills. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Networking. Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Excel and MS PPT). People management. Planning and organising. Conflict management. Change management. Problem-solving and analysis. Innovation. A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems, and procedures. To perform 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, 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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