SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A (PLANT & CROP) 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) (X2 Posts) Bathurst Research Station (X2 Posts) | 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: 25/180

Job Ref Number: DOA/32/07/2026

Department: Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture

Province: Eastern Cape

Centre:

Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim) (X2 Posts)
Bathurst Research Station (X2 Posts)

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 Crop Science or Agronomy or Horticulture or Entomology as recognized by SAQA.
Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist.
Three (3) years’ postqualification 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.
Knowledge of horticulture / plant physiology / medicinal plants / plant pathology / plant pest / agronomy is beneficial.
A valid driver’s licence.

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

POST 25/180 : SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A (PLANT & CROP) REF NO: DOA/32/07/2026 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim) (X2 Posts) Bathurst Research Station (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) in Crop Science or Agronomy or Horticulture or Entomology as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with
SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist. Three (3) years’ postqualification 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.
Knowledge of horticulture / plant physiology / medicinal plants / plant pathology
/ plant pest / agronomy is beneficial. A valid driver’s licence.
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.

SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A (PLANT & CROP)