SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A: AQUACULTURE, FISHERIES & LIVESTOCK 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: Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim) | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 25/182
Job Ref Number: DOA/34/07/2026
Department: Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture
Province: Eastern Cape
Centre: Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim)
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Salary: R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
Applications
Where to send your application.
- Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any eRecruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@agriculture.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address
- should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:0016:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.
Salary
R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF 6) in Aquaculture or Marine Biology or Ichthyology, or Zoology as recognized by SAQA.
- Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist.
- Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical (scientific) experience.
- 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.
- Self-management.
- 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
- Conduct field surveys to monitor water quality.
- Measure critical metrics (e.g., pH, oxygen, salinity, temperature, nutrients) across land- and sea-based aquaculture sites.
- Evaluate field conditions, oversee feedlot management, evaluate breeding programs, and handle animal housing or pasture science workflows.
- Run biochemical analyses (such as spectrophotometric analysis of water nutrients).
- Manage day-to-day operations of water quality or animal science laboratories.
- Maintain, calibrate, and ensure the safety compliance of specialized scientific equipment.
- Input field experimental data into national biological and agricultural databases.
- Process statistical analyses to track environmental impact or animal reproduction metrics.
- Enforce regulatory policies and complete technical inspections to ensure compliance with biosecurity or animal ethics standards.
- Compile detailed technical reports, research proposals, and scientific summaries.
- Provide advisory scientific data and tech support to local farmers, fishing operations, and sector stakeholders.
- Train and supervise intern technicians, junior candidate scientists, and student groups within research centres.
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
POST 25/182 : SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A: AQUACULTURE, FISHERIES & LIVESTOCK REF NO: DOA/34/07/2026 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim)
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) in Aquaculture or Marine Biology or Ichthyology, or Zoology as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP
as a Certificated Natural Scientist. Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical
(scientific) experience. 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. Self-management. 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 : Conduct field surveys to monitor water quality. Measure critical metrics (e.g., pH, oxygen, salinity, temperature, nutrients) across land- and sea-based
aquaculture sites. Evaluate field conditions, oversee feedlot management, evaluate breeding programs, and handle animal housing or pasture science
workflows. Run biochemical analyses (such as spectrophotometric analysis of water nutrients). Manage day-to-day operations of water quality or animal
science laboratories. Maintain, calibrate, and ensure the safety compliance of specialized scientific equipment. Input field experimental data into national
biological and agricultural databases. Process statistical analyses to track environmental impact or animal reproduction metrics. Enforce regulatory
policies and complete technical inspections to ensure compliance with biosecurity or animal ethics standards. Compile detailed technical reports,
research proposals, and scientific summaries. Provide advisory scientific data and tech support to local farmers, fishing operations, and sector stakeholders.
Train and supervise intern technicians, junior candidate scientists, and student groups within research centres.
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.
SALARY : R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim)
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) in Aquaculture or Marine Biology or Ichthyology, or Zoology as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP
as a Certificated Natural Scientist. Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical
(scientific) experience. 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. Self-management. 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 : Conduct field surveys to monitor water quality. Measure critical metrics (e.g., pH, oxygen, salinity, temperature, nutrients) across land- and sea-based
aquaculture sites. Evaluate field conditions, oversee feedlot management, evaluate breeding programs, and handle animal housing or pasture science
workflows. Run biochemical analyses (such as spectrophotometric analysis of water nutrients). Manage day-to-day operations of water quality or animal
science laboratories. Maintain, calibrate, and ensure the safety compliance of specialized scientific equipment. Input field experimental data into national
biological and agricultural databases. Process statistical analyses to track environmental impact or animal reproduction metrics. Enforce regulatory
policies and complete technical inspections to ensure compliance with biosecurity or animal ethics standards. Compile detailed technical reports,
research proposals, and scientific summaries. Provide advisory scientific data and tech support to local farmers, fishing operations, and sector stakeholders.
Train and supervise intern technicians, junior candidate scientists, and student groups within research centres.
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.