SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A: ANALYTICAL SERVICES 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.
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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. Valid driver’s licence.
Salary
R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF 6) in Chemistry or Soil Science as recognized by SAQA.
- Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist.
- Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical (scientific) experience.
- Knowledge of the soils, water, feed, essential oils and plant material analyses;
- Relevant understanding of the functioning of Laboratory equipment.
- Technical Competencies: Programme and project management.
- Scientific methodologies.
- Research and development.
- Computer-aided scientific
Duties
- Analytical analysis of samples (soils, water, feed, essential oils and plant material) and responding timeously to our clients;
- Assist in the development of new analytical procedures.
- To perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
- Research and development.
- Human capital development.
- Supervise, mentor and guide Laboratory Assistants;
- Keep up to date with regard to the applicable regulations, prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective service to our clients.
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 : Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim)
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) in Chemistry or Soil Science as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural
Scientist. Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical (scientific) experience.
Knowledge of the soils, water, feed, essential oils and plant material analyses;
Relevant understanding of the functioning of Laboratory equipment. 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. Valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Analytical analysis of samples (soils, water, feed, essential oils and plant material) and responding timeously to our clients; Assist in the development of
new analytical procedures. To perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Research and development. Human capital development.
Supervise, mentor and guide Laboratory Assistants; Keep up to date with regard to the applicable regulations, prescripts, policies, procedures,
technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective service to our clients.
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.