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Scientific Technician (Production) Grade A – (Animal Science)

Department of Agriculture
Dohne (Stutterheim) (X2 Posts), NationalR407 337 per annum, (OSD)EngineeringCloses 31 July 2026

About this role

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.

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.