Candidate Scientific Technician: Agricultural Resource Management
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
- Location
- Cedara Research Station, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary
- R352 299 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 0+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: SACNASP Candidate Certificated Natural Scientist
- Diploma (NQF 6) in Plant or Crop Production.
- Must be registered with SACNASP as a candidate.
- No experience needed.
- Driver's licence needed.
- 3-year contract at Cedara Research Station.
How to apply
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How to apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and for reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/187, ref SSC48/2026 (3-Year Fixed Term Contract). Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
An NQF level 6 Diploma Plant or Crop Production. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Candidate Certificated Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: No experience required. Knowledge: Scientific methodologies, research and development, knowledge of legal compliance. Skills: Computer-aided scientific applications, technical report writing, Decision making, analytical skills, creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, planning and organising, conflict management, problem solving and analysis.
Duties:
Assist in the implementation of methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Provide technical support and recommendations/advice. Assist in development of databases, data management and subsequent analysis. Conduct research and development. Assist with administrative and related functions.
Enquiries: Mrs NZQ Pakkies Tel No: (033) 3559148
Reference number: SSC48/2026 (3-Year Fixed Term Contract)