SCIENTIST (PRODUCTION LEVEL): NUTRITION AND PRODUCT QUALITY

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: AGR 54/2025 R1
Salary: Grade A: R791 604 - Grade C: R1 189 767 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Centre: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate 4-year Degree: BSc (Hons) or BSc (Agric) in Animal Science; Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Professional Natural Scientist in Animal Science; Three years post-qualification experience in animal nutrition research; A valid driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Programme and project management; Scientific methodologies and models; Computer-aided scientific applications; Technical report writing; Data analysis; Policy development and analysis; Presentation skills; Mentoring. Skills in the following: Team leadership; Analytical skills; Communication; Networking; People management; Planning and organising; Problem solving and analysis; Change management; Innovation; Computer literacy; Ability to work independently; Proven ability to conduct research in animal nutrition.

Duties

Develop and implement farm animal research methodologies, systems and standard operating procedures; Perform farm animal research data analysis and compliance functions; Research and development; Human capital development. It will be an advantageous to have the following: PhD in Animal Science (Nutrition), Proven proficiency in feed formulation and a record of publications in animal nutrition.

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 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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