POST 25/167 : SCIENTIST (PRODUCTION) GRADE A REF NO: DOA/05/07/2026 (X4
SALARY : R791 604 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim)
Aquaculture (X1 Post)
Fisheries (X1 Post)
Livestock Improvement (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : BSc degree (Hon) (NQF 8) in Aquaculture or Marine Science or Ichthyology or
Animal 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 these positions is Youth, Females and People with
Disabilities.