SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIANS GRADE A (PASTURE) is a South African government vacancy at Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Cradock, Dohne (Stutterheim), Adelaide Research Station | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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. 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. Selfmanagement. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer literacy. Networking. People management. Planning and organising. Conflict management. Change management. Problem-solving and analysis. A valid Driver’s License.
Salary
R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF 6) in Pasture or Agronomy or Botany as recognized by SAQA.
- Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist.
- Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical (scientific) experience.
- Knowledge of planted pasture / veld management / ecology / botany / agronomy is beneficial.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and compliance.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Technical Competencies: Programme and project management.
- Scientific methodologies.
- Research and development.
- Computer-aided scientific
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
Notes
The EE Target for this position is Youth.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Cradock, Dohne (Stutterheim), Adelaide Research Station
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) in Pasture or Agronomy or Botany as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural
Scientist. Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical (scientific) experience.
Knowledge of planted pasture / veld management / ecology / botany / agronomy is beneficial. Ensure compliance with safety protocols and
compliance. Maintain a clean and organized work environment. 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. Selfmanagement. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness.
Communication. Computer literacy. Networking. People management.
Planning and organising. Conflict management. Change management.
Problem-solving and analysis. A valid Driver’s License.
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.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.