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SCIENTIST (PRODUCTION LEVEL): BREEDING/REPRODUCTION / ANIMAL HOUSING AND WELFARE (ELSENBURG)

Provincial Administration: Western Cape · western cape · Department of Agriculture

Closing date
19 October 2026
Reference
AGR 49/2026
Salary band
R 791 604
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source checked 9 October 2026

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Provincial Administration: Western Cape Location: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government Salary: R791 604 per annum, (OSD as prescribed), (all-inclusive salary package) Requirements: BSc (Agric) or BSc (Hons) degree in Animal Science; Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Professional Natural Scientist; Three years post qualification natural scientific experience; A valid Code B driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Research and development; Computer-aided scientific applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; 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. 163 Duties: Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures; Perform 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

  • ✓BSc (Agric) or BSc (Hons) degree in Animal Science
  • ✓Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Professional Natural Scientist
  • ✓Three years post qualification natural scientific experience
  • ✓A valid Code B driving licence
  • ✓Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Research and development
  • ✓Computer-aided scientific applications
  • ✓Knowledge of legal compliance
  • ✓Technical report writing
  • ✓Creating high-performance culture
  • ✓Professional judgment

Key responsibilities

  • •Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures
  • •Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions
  • •Research and development
  • •Human capital development