POST 25/166 : SCIENTIST (PRODUCTION) GRADE A (CROP SCIENCE, HORTICULTURE)
REF NO: DOA/04/07/2026
SALARY : R791 604 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Cradock, Barthurst, Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim)
REQUIREMENTS : BSc degree (Hon) (NQF 8) in Crop Science / Agronomy / Horticulture / Fruit
Science as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with the South
African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a professional
Natural Scientist. Three (3) years post-qualification natural scientific
experience. 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 a high-performance culture. Professional judgment. Data
analysis. Policy development and analysis. Scientific presentation. Recognized
level of expertise. Mentoring. Generic Competencies: Decision making. Team
leadership and teamwork. Analytical skills. Creativity. Financial management.
Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Networking. Computer
literacy (MS Office, MS Excel and MS PPT). People management. Planning
and organising. Conflict management. Change management. Problem-solving
and analysis. Innovation. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems, and procedures. To
perform 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, Females and People with Disabilities.