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Scientist (Production) Grade A (Soil) Ref No: Doa/03/07/2026

Department of Agriculture
Amathole District (EL), NationalR791 604 per annum, (OSD)FinanceCloses 31 July 2026

About this role

POST 25/165 : SCIENTIST (PRODUCTION) GRADE A (SOIL) REF NO: DOA/03/07/2026

SALARY : R791 604 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Amathole District (EL)

REQUIREMENTS : BSc degree (Hon) (NQF 8) in Soil 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.

Requirements

BSc degree (Hon) (NQF 8) in Soil 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.