SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): BREEDING /
Provincial Administration: Western Cape · western cape · Department of Agriculture
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- AGR 50/2026
- Salary band
- R 610 131
- 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: R407 337 - Grade C: R610 131 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed). Requirements: National Diploma /Degree in Animal Science or equivalent qualification in the field of animal production (NQF 6); Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Certificated Natural Scientist in Animal Science; Three years post-qualification technical (scientific) experience in livestock; A valid Code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Research and development; Computer-aided scientific applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; 165 Technical report writing; Creating high-performance culture; Professional judgment; Data analysis; Mentoring; Programme and project management; Scientific methodologies. Skills in the following: 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. Duties: 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. 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: Ms M Mulaudzi Tel No: (021) 808 5220 Closing Date: 2026-10-19T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓National Diploma /Degree in Animal Science or equivalent qualification in the field of animal production (NQF 6)
- ✓Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Certificated Natural Scientist in Animal Science
- ✓Three years post-qualification technical (scientific) experience in livestock
- ✓A valid Code B driving licence
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Research and development
- ✓Computer-aided scientific applications
- ✓Knowledge of legal compliance
- ✓165 Technical report writing
- ✓Creating high-performance culture
- ✓Professional judgment
Key responsibilities
- •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