Dpsa
Scientist (Production Level): Breeding/Reproduction / Animal Housing And Welfare (Elsenburg) Ref No: Agr 49/2026
Department of Agriculture
Pay
R 791 604 per year
Location
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
a government employer is hiring a Scientist (Production Level): Breeding/Reproduction / Animal Housing And Welfare (Elsenburg) Ref No: Agr 49/2026 in Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government. Public Service. A degree or higher qualification is required. You apply with a Z83 on the official site.
- Government advert
- No fee to apply
- Closing date known
- Degree required
Vacancy details
Post
35/235
Salary
R791 604 per annum, (OSD as prescribed), (all-inclusive salary package)
Centre
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
Requirements
BSc (Agric) or BSc (Hons) degree in Animal Science; Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Professional Natural Scientist; Three years post qualification natural scientific experience; A valid Code B driving licence. Competencies: Working 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. 162
Duties
Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures; Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions; Research and development; Human capital development.
Enquiries
Ms M Mulaudzi Tel No: (021) 808 5220
Applications
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
Reference
AGR 49/2026
Closing date
2026-10-19
Circular
Circular 35 of 2026