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15/133 : SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): NUTRITION AND

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development REF: AGR 22/2026
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15/133 : SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): NUTRITION AND
Department
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Ref No
AGR 22/2026
Salary
Grade A: R407 337 – Grade C: R610 131 per annum, (OSD as prescribed).
Centre
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Animal Production or equivalent qualification; Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Certificated Natural Scientist in the appropriate field of practice; 3 years POST qualification technical scientific experience; A valid driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Wool sheep and beef cattle production systems, feedlot management and planted pastures; Programme and project management; Scientific methodologies and models; Computer-aided scientific
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.
Enquiries
Ms M Mulaudzi Tel NO: (021) 808 5220 An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Animal Production or equivalent qualification; Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Certificated Natural Scientist in the appropriate field of practice; 3 years POST qualification technical scientific experience; A valid driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Wool sheep and beef cattle production systems, feedlot management and planted pastures; Programme and project management; Scientific methodologies and models; Computer-aided scientific 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. ; Technical report writing; Data analysis; Policy development and analysis. Skills in the following: Presentation; Mentoring; Team leadership (work); Analytical skills; Written and verbal communication; Networking; People management; Planning and organising; Problem solving and analysis; Change management; Innovation; Computer literacy; Ability to work independently. 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.
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; Technical report writing; Data analysis; Policy development and analysis. Skills in the following: Presentation; Mentoring; Team leadership (work); Analytical skills; Written and verbal communication; Networking; People management; Planning and organising; Problem solving and analysis; Change management; Innovation; Computer literacy; Ability to work independently. 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.
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Diploma
Experience
3+ years
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for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Certificated Natural Scientist in the
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Project Management

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