SCIENTIFIC MANAGER: INFORMATION AND ANALYTICAL SERVICES (ELSENBURG)
Provincial Administration: Western Cape · western cape · Department of Agriculture
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- AGR 44/2026
- Salary band
- R 1 143 468
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Provincial Administration: Western Cape Location: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government Salary: Grade A: R1 143 468 per annum, (OSD as prescribed), (all -inclusive salary package) Requirements: An appropriate MSc degree in Meteorology / Environmental Science / Geoscience; Compulsory and valid registration with the SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist in the appropriate field of practice; A minimum of 6 years post qualification natural scientific experience; A valid code B driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Management principles; Statistical information; Public Service Regulatory Framework; People Management processes; Project management; Public Financial Management Act and its Regulations; Skills in the following: Communication (written and verbal); Interpersonal; Analytical; Planning and organising; Motivational; Policy formulation; Presentation/facilitation; Financial management; People management; Problem solving skills. Duties: Facilitate and coordinate policy, strategy development and implementation; Facilitate and oversee agricultural research and data management; People Management; Financial Management. Application instructions: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Enquiries: Dr F Vries Tel No: (021) 808 5014 Closing Date: 2026-10-19T23:59:00+02:00
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1. Check your match
Match your CV to the 10 listed requirements using truthful examples from work, study, volunteering or projects.
2. Prepare only what is needed
Keep a current CV and, where the advert asks for it, a completed Z83 form ready. Do not add certificates or ID copies unless the vacancy requests them.
3. Tailor your evidence
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4. Submit and keep a record
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Requirements
- ✓An appropriate MSc degree in Meteorology / Environmental Science / Geoscience
- ✓Compulsory and valid registration with the SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist in the appropriate field of practice
- ✓A minimum of 6 years post qualification natural scientific experience
- ✓A valid code B driving license
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices
- ✓Management principles
- ✓Statistical information
- ✓Public Service Regulatory Framework
- ✓People Management processes
- ✓Project management
Key responsibilities
- •Facilitate and coordinate policy, strategy development and implementation
- •Facilitate and oversee agricultural research and data management
- •People Management
- •Financial Management