Candidate Scientist: Plant Sciences (3-Year Contract Position in Elsenburg)

About the role

The Department of Agriculture (Western Cape) is hiring a Candidate Scientist: Plant Sciences (3-Year Contract Position in Elsenburg), based in Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government. This is a contract post, paying R687,036 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 60/2026 Closing date: 30 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of methodologies, policies, systems and procedures, To assist in the facilitation of compliance, Provide advice to internal & external clients/stakeholders on Agri-processing for decision-making, initiatives and/or interventions within a specific environment, Provide capacity building.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Science or relevant qualification, Registration with SACNAPS as a Certificated Natural Scientist in training is compulsory upon appointment.
• Competencies
• Working knowledge of the following: Scientific methodologies
• Research and development
• Computer-aided scientific applications
• Legal compliance
• Skills in the following: Technical: Driving, Computer Literacy, Scientific methodologies, Research and development, Report writing, Professional judgment.
• Generic: Analytical skills, Creativity, Self-management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Networking, Computer literacy, Planning and organising, Conflict management, Problem solving and analysis.