CANDIDATE SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN: AGRICULTURAL CROP RESEARCH SERVICES
Provincial Administration: Kwazulu-Natal · Cedara Research Station
- Closing date
- 26 October 2026
- Reference
- SSC46/2026
- Salary band
- R 352 299
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Provincial Administration: Kwazulu-Natal Location: Cedara Research Station Salary: R352 299 per annum Requirements: An NQF level 6 Diploma in Plant or Crop Production. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Candidate Certificated Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: No experience required. Knowledge: Scientific methodologies, research and development, knowledge of legal compliance. Skills: Computer-aided scientific applications, technical report writing, Decision making, analytical skills, creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, planning and organising, conflict management, problem solving and analysis. Duties: Assist in the implementation of methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Provide technical support and recommendations/advice. Assist in development of databases, data management and subsequent analysis. Conduct research and development. Assist with administrative and related functions. Application instructions: , technical report writing, Decision making, analytical skills, creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, planning and organising, conflict management, problem solving and analysis. Enquiries: Ms H. Mthembu at 076 941 4285 Closing Date: 2026-10-26T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓An NQF level 6 Diploma in Plant or Crop Production
- ✓Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Candidate Certificated Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence
- ✓Experience: No experience required
- ✓Knowledge: Scientific methodologies, research and development, knowledge of legal compliance
- ✓Skills: Computer-aided scientific applications, technical report writing, Decision making, analytical skills, creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, planning and organising, conflict management, problem solving and analysis
Key responsibilities
- •Assist in the implementation of methodologies, policies, systems and procedures
- •Provide technical support and recommendations/advice
- •Assist in development of databases, data management and subsequent analysis
- •Conduct research and development
- •Assist with administrative and related functions