POST 25/181 : SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A – (ANIMAL SCIENCE)
REF NO: DOA/33/07/2026 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Dohne (Stutterheim) (X2 Posts)
Cradock (X1 Post)
Jansenville Research Station (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) in Animal Science as recognized by SAQA. Valid
compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist.
Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical (scientific) experience. Technical
Competencies: Programme and project management. Scientific
methodologies. Research and development. Computer-aided scientific
applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating
a high-performance culture. Professional judgment. Data analysis. Mentoring.
Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PPT). Generic Competencies:
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. Knowledge of Small Stock and Large Stock
production systems. A valid driving licence.
DUTIES : To provide technical support for research, assessment, evaluation,
development, innovation and protection to ensure the sustainability of
resources and contribute towards a knowledge economy. Develop and
implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Provide
technical support and advice. perform technical scientific analysis and
regulatory functions. Research and development. Human capital development.
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.