POST 25/180 : SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A (PLANT & CROP)
REF NO: DOA/32/07/2026 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim) (X2 Posts)
Bathurst Research Station (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) in Crop Science or Agronomy or Horticulture or
Entomology 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 horticulture / plant physiology / medicinal plants / plant pathology
/ plant pest / agronomy is beneficial. A valid driver’s 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.