Scientific Technician (Production Level): Soil Plant Water Interaction (Riviersonderend Tygerhoek)
Western Cape Department of Agriculture
- Location
- Department of Agriculture, Western Cape
- Salary
- R407 337 – R610 131 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: SACNASP registration as Certificated Natural Scientist
- Scientific technician for soil-plant-water research at Tygerhoek
- Needs a National Diploma in Soil Science
- Must be registered with SACNASP
- 3 years technical scientific experience
- Pay: R407 337 to R610 131 a year
- Based near Riviersonderend, Western Cape
How to apply
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How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/272, ref AGR 56/2026. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
National Diploma in Soil Science or equivalent qualification; Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Certificated Natural Scientist in the appropriate field of practice; 3 years post qualification technical scientific experience; A valid driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Soil Science research trials; Major small grain crops in the Western Cape; Soils in the Western Cape climate smart agriculture; Settings, calibration and basic maintenance of appropriate equipment and implements; Technical scientific inputs needed for research trials in the field; Farm work related to research; Technical planning skills; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Communication (written and verbal) skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties:
Render technical assistance in research projects for the development of more efficient farming practices; Administer the creation/adaptation/maintenance of the necessary infrastructure in accordance with the project plan; Perform all administrative and related functions; Render advice and disseminate technical information to applicable role players; Keep up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments in the subject field.
Enquiries: Ms A Swanepoel Tel No: (021) 808 5320.
Reference number: AGR 56/2026