Scientific Technician; Production Level): Breeding​/Reproduction​/Animal and Welfare No. AGR

Scientific Technician (Production Level):
Breeding/Reproduction/Animal Housing and Welfare (Oudtshoorn), . AGR 50/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG
260907-10

Tracking Number AGR 50/2026

Job Title Scientific Technician (Production Level):
Breeding/Reproduction/Animal Housing and Welfare (Oudtshoorn), . AGR 50/2026

Department Agriculture

Salary level OSD

Enquiries Ms M Mulaudzi at

Job Type Permanent

Location
- Country South Africa

Location
- Province Western Cape

Location
- Town / City Oudtshoorn

Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and suitably qualified individual torender technical assistance for research regarding the development of new technology and the adaptation of existing technology aimed at improving farming efficiency.

• 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

Recommendation:
None.

• 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

• 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

Grade A: R 407 337 - Grade C: R 610 131 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).

Note on remuneration: to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.