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Control Scientific Technician (Production) Grade A –

Department of Agriculture
Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim), NationalR610 131 per annum, (OSD)EngineeringCloses 31 July 2026

About this role

POST 25/173 : CONTROL SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A –

SALARY : R610 131 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim)

REQUIREMENTS : Diploma (NQF 6) in Pasture Science or Agronomy. Six (6) years post-

qualification technical (scientific) experience in the agricultural or scientific

sector. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural

Scientist. 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 high performance culture. Professional judgment. Data

analysis. Policy development and analysis. Scientific presentation. Recognized

level of expertise. Generic Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership.

Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical skills. Creativity. Financial

management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication.

Computer literacy. Planning and organising. Networking. Conflict

management. People management. Change management. Problem-solving

and analysis. A valid driver's license.

DUTIES : Oversee, develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and

procedures. Provide strategic leadership on technical and scientific matters.

Lead the coordination and development of databases, procedures and

regulatory frameworks. Manage Research and development. Manage human

capital development. Procurement for the Sub - Directorate.

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.

Requirements

Diploma (NQF 6) in Pasture Science or Agronomy. Six (6) years post- qualification technical (scientific) experience in the agricultural or scientific sector. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist. 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 high performance culture. Professional judgment. Data analysis. Policy development and analysis. Scientific presentation. Recognized level of expertise. Generic Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical skills. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer literacy. Planning and organising. Networking. Conflict management. People management. Change management. Problem-solving and analysis. A valid driver's license.

Duties

Oversee, develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Provide strategic leadership on technical and scientific matters. Lead the coordination and development of databases, procedures and regulatory frameworks. Manage Research and development. Manage human capital development. Procurement for the Sub - Directorate.