Scientific Manager: Information and Analytical Services (Elsenburg)

About the role

The Department of Agriculture (Western Cape) is hiring a Scientific Manager: Information and Analytical Services (Elsenburg), based in Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R1,143,468 a year. 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 Reference number to quote: AGR 44/2026 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate policy, strategy development and implementation, Facilitate and oversee agricultural research and data management, People Management, Financial Management.

Requirements

• An appropriate MSc degree in Meteorology/Environmental Science/Geoscience, Compulsory and valid registration with the SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist in the appropriate field of practice, at least 6 years post qualification natural scientific experience, A valid code B driving license.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies
• Legislation
• Guidelines
• Standards
• Procedures and best practices
• Management principles
• Statistical information
• Public Service Regulatory Framework
• People Management processes
• Project management
• Public Financial Management Act and its Regulations
• Skills in the following: Communication (written and verbal)
• Interpersonal
• Analytical
• Planning and organising
• Motivational
• Policy formulation
• Presentation/facilitation
• Financial management
• People management
• Problem solving skills