Job Requirements
MSc degree in Pasture Science or relevant qualification. 6 years post- qualification natural scientific experience. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a professional Natural Scientist. Technical Competencies: Scientific methodologies and models. Research and development. Computer-aided scientific applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating a high-performance culture. Professional judgment. Data analysis. Policy development and analysis. Scientific presentation. Mentoring. Generic competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. Decision making. Team leadership. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Excel and MS PPT). Networking. Planning, organising and execution. Conflict management. People management. Change management. Problem-solving and analysis. A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
Ensure the development and implementation of policies, systems and procedures. Provide strategic leadership and direction. Lead, coordinate and develop scientific models and regulatory frameworks. Research and development. Financial management. People management. Governance.
What is the Salary
R1 143 604 per annum, (OSD)
Location
Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim)
How to Apply
Mr. N. Mabanga Tel No: (040) 602 5066 For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za
Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the
Apply Before:
31 July 2026
Reference No:
DOA/01/07/2026
Additional Information
EE Target for this position is Females.
