SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION is a South African government vacancy at Department of Agriculture (DoA). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng: Pretoria | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Agricultural Inputs Control
Salary
R791 604 per annum, (OSD), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with OSD)
Centre
Gauteng: Pretoria
Requirements
- Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and an appropriate 4-year BSc (Honours) or equivalent in Agriculture in Soil Science majoring in soil fertility and plant nutrition.
- Compulsory registration with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist.
- Minimum of 3 years post-qualification regulatory experience.
- Job Related Knowledge: Expertise and experience in the interpretation of Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agriculture Remedies and stock Remedies Act,1947 (Act No: 36 of 1947) together with its regulations and guidelines.
- Job Related Skills: Programme & project management.
- Scientific methodologies and models.
- Ability to research and develop independently.
- Legal compliance.
- Data analysis (high level analytical skills).
- Ms Office Software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Technical report writing (the ability to prepare and present complex reports).
- Customer service skills.
- Communication skills.
- (verbal and written).
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Extended working hours/overtime may be required.
- Travelling.
- A valid driver’s license.
Duties
- Develop and implement methodologies, systems and procedures. identify and consolidate needs for methodologies, policies, systems and procedures by developing administrative and compliance regulations and SOPs.
- Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions by developing guidelines and conducting training workshops.
- Monitor and evaluate programme performance and perform scientific functions that require interpretation in the absence of an established framework by writing technical reports.
- Provide scientific support and advice through client advisory meetings and via emails.
- Develop working relations with client base during liaison meetings with clients.
- Create public awareness of the science system through liaison with stakeholders.
- Provie scientific data, information and advice as requested by responding to technical enquiries.
- Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
- Conduct analysis of scientific data during the evaluation of applications to register fertilizers.
- Gather and interpret data, evaluate results and disseminate information by publishing information packages.
- Formulate proposals and compile reports by writing technical submissions when required.
- Develop and customise scientific models and techniques by contributing to the technical aspects of regulations.
- Compile technical reports.
- Research and Development.
- Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures by attending technical workshops and conferences.
- Research/literature studies to improve expertise by reading technical publications.
- Publish and present research findings; and liaise with relevant bodies /councils, industries, government departments and other stakeholders on science and regulatory related matters.
- Human Capital and Development.
- Mentor, train and develop candidate scientist and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code of practice.
- Customer Service Management.
- Continuous professional development.
- To keep up with new technologies and procedures by attending technical workshops and conferences.
- Research /literature studies to improve expertise by residing publications.
- Liaise with relevant bodies/councils, industries, government departments and other stakeholders on science and regulatory related matters.
Enquiries
Mr G. Moncho Tel No: (012) 319 7169
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email STrecruit40@nda.gov.za.
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
Notes
EE Targets: African Males and Females, and persons with disability.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R791 604 per annum, (OSD), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with OSD)
CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and an appropriate 4-year BSc (Honours) or equivalent in Agriculture in Soil Science
majoring in soil fertility and plant nutrition. Compulsory registration with South
African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a
Professional Natural Scientist. Minimum of 3 years post-qualification regulatory experience. Job Related Knowledge: Expertise and experience in the
interpretation of Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agriculture Remedies and stock
Remedies Act,1947 (Act No: 36 of 1947) together with its regulations and guidelines. Job Related Skills: Programme & project management. Scientific
methodologies and models. Ability to research and develop independently.
Legal compliance. Data analysis (high level analytical skills). Ms Office
Software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Technical report writing (the ability to prepare and present complex reports). Customer service skills.
Communication skills. (verbal and written). Ability to work under pressure.
Extended working hours/overtime may be required. Travelling. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Develop and implement methodologies, systems and procedures. identify and consolidate needs for methodologies, policies, systems and procedures by
developing administrative and compliance regulations and SOPs. Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions by developing guidelines and
conducting training workshops. Monitor and evaluate programme performance and perform scientific functions that require interpretation in the absence of an
established framework by writing technical reports. Provide scientific support and advice through client advisory meetings and via emails. Develop working
relations with client base during liaison meetings with clients. Create public awareness of the science system through liaison with stakeholders. Provie
scientific data, information and advice as requested by responding to technical
enquiries. Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Conduct analysis of scientific data during the evaluation of applications to register
fertilizers. Gather and interpret data, evaluate results and disseminate information by publishing information packages. Formulate proposals and
compile reports by writing technical submissions when required. Develop and customise scientific models and techniques by contributing to the technical
aspects of regulations. Compile technical reports. Research and Development.
Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures by attending technical workshops and conferences.
Research/literature studies to improve expertise by reading technical publications. Publish and present research findings; and liaise with relevant
bodies /councils, industries, government departments and other stakeholders on science and regulatory related matters. Human Capital and Development.
Mentor, train and develop candidate scientist and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code
of practice. Customer Service Management. Continuous professional development. To keep up with new technologies and procedures by attending
technical workshops and conferences. Research /literature studies to improve expertise by residing publications. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils,
industries, government departments and other stakeholders on science and regulatory related matters.
ENQUIRIES : Mr G. Moncho Tel No: (012) 319 7169
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
STrecruit40@nda.gov.za.
NOTE : EE Targets: African Males and Females, and persons with disability.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.