Government EntityEastern Cape - Rural Development and Agrarian Reform
    LocationDöhne, Eastern Cape, Stutterheim
    Reference NumberREF No. DoA/01/07/2026
    SalaryR1 143 604.00 per annum (OSD)
    Centre / LocationDohne Research Station (Stutterheim)
    Closing DateJuly 31, 2026
    Source and Applicationerecruitment.ecotp.gov.za

    Reference Number: REF No. DoA/01/07/2026

    Department: Rural Development and Agrarian Reform

    Job Type: Permanent

    Directorate: Livestock Production and Pasture Services

    Chief Directorate: Research Technology Development and Transfer

    Programme: Agriculture Regulatory and Technical Services

    Salary Level: OSD

    Remuneration: R1 143 604.00 per annum (OSD)

    Location: Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim)

    Closing Date: Friday, July 31, 2026

    Job Description

    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.

    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.

    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.

    More Information

    The EE Target for this position is Females.

    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.

    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.

    Source / Circular Reference

    erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za