SCIENTIST (PRODUCTION LEVEL): BREEDING/REPRODUCTION /ANIMAL HOUSING AND WELFARE (ELSENBURG)
Department of Agriculture
- Reference number
- AGR 49/2026
- Salary
- R791 604 per annum, (OSD as prescribed), (all-inclusive salary package)
- Centre
- Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Circular
- No 35 of 2026
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Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
BSc (Agric) or BSc (Hons) degree in Animal Science; Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Professional Natural Scientist; Three years post qualification natural scientific experience; A valid Code B driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Research and development; Computer-aided scientific applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Creating high-performance culture; Professional judgment; Data analysis; Mentoring; Programme and project management; Scientific methodologies. Skills in the following: 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.
Duties
Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures; Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions; Research and development; Human capital development.
Where to send your application
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Enquiries
Ms M Mulaudzi Tel No: (021) 808 5220
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 5 October 2026.
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