POST 25/163 : SCIENTIFIC MANAGER (PRODUCTION) GRADE A (PASTURE SCIENCE)
REF NO: DOA/01/07/2026
SALARY : R1 143 604 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim)
REQUIREMENTS : MSc degree in Pasture Science or relevant qualification. 6 years post-
qualification natural scientific experience. Compulsory registration with the
South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a
professional Natural Scientist. Technical Competencies: 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. Mentoring. Generic
competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. Decision making. Team
leadership. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and
responsiveness. Communication. Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Excel and
MS PPT). Networking. Planning, organising and execution. Conflict
management. People management. Change management. Problem-solving
and analysis. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Ensure the development and implementation of policies, systems and
procedures. Provide strategic leadership and direction. Lead, coordinate and
develop scientific models and regulatory frameworks. Research and
development. Financial management. People management. Governance.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. N. Mabanga Tel No: (040) 602 5066
For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target for this position is Females.