Government EntityEastern Cape - Rural Development and Agrarian Reform
    LocationEastern Cape, Stutterheim
    Reference NumberDoA/09/07/2026
    SalaryR791 604.00 per annum (OSD)
    Centre / LocationDohne Research Station (Stutterheim)
    Closing DateJuly 31, 2026
    Source and Applicationerecruitment.ecotp.gov.za

    Reference Number: DoA/09/07/2026

    Department: Rural Development and Agrarian Reform

    Job Type: Permanent

    Directorate: Plant and Crop Production Research

    Chief Directorate: Research, Technology Development and Transfer

    Programme: Agriculture Regulatory and Technical Services

    Salary Level: OSD

    Remuneration: R791 604.00 per annum (OSD)

    Location: Dohne Research Station (Stutterheim)

    Closing Date: Friday, July 31, 2026

    Job Description

    Programme and project management. 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. Recognized level of
    expertise. Mentoring. Generic Competencies: Decision making. Team leadership
    and teamwork. Analytical skills. Creativity. Financial management. Customer
    focus and responsiveness. Communication. Networking.
    Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Excel and MS
    PPT)
    . People management. Planning and organising.
    Conflict management. Change management. Problem-solving and analysis.
    Innovation
    . A valid
    driver’s licence.

    Requirements

    BSc degree (Hon) (NQF
    8) in Plant Pathology as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with
    the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a
    professional Natural Scientist. Three (3) years post-qualification natural scientific
    experience.

    Duties

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

    More Information

    The EE Target for this position is Youth, Females and People with Disabilities.

    Requirements

    BSc degree (Hon) (NQF 8) in Plant Pathology as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a professional Natural Scientist. Three (3) years post-qualification natural scientific experience.

    Duties

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

    Source / Circular Reference

    erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za