New 2026 Government Jobs: SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN PRODCUTION GRADE A at DPSA
| Job Title | SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN PRODCUTION GRADE A |
| Company | DPSA |
| Job Reference | 3/3/1/37/2026 |
| Category | Government |
| Location | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-05-31T21:04 |
| Closing Date | 2026-06-12T23:01 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 325651 - 407335 per year |
SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN PRODCUTION GRADE A - Job Description
Introduction
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF
document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The
Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
Late applications
due to technical issues will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates must
provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document,
qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior
management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign
qualifications.
Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed
at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre
entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG)
Responsibilities
Perform procedures and functions relevant to ex situ conservation activities
relevant to conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for
food and agriculture.
Process collected and harvested material, including
accessions in active collection (cleaning, fumigation, counting, packaging,
labelling and storage).
Maintain material planted in shade house/field trials
(includes application of fertilizer and pesticides, weeding, irrigation, where
applicable etc.) Assist with characterization activities pertaining to gene bank
accessions.
Perform procedures and functions relevant to in-situ/on-farm
conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and
agriculture. Assist with establishment and monitoring of in situ/on-farm
conservation projects and community seed banks.
Process and register
harvested materials collected from on-farm conservation projects. Assist in
identification and preparation of gene bank material for repatriation. Assist with
activities pertaining to plant collection missions.
Perform technical scientific
analysis and regulatory functions relevant to conservation and sustainable use
of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
Plant and monitor gene
bank accessions identified for multiplication and characterisation. Conduct
germination testing of identified/selected accessions.
Package and label
accessions with acceptable germination percentages.
Conduct moisture
content analysis. Assist with preparation of material identified for safe
duplication at the SADC Plant Genetic Resources Centre (SPGRC).
Assist in
preparation of material requested under the Material Transfer Agreement.
Assess the needs and status of Gene bank facilities and equipment.
Conduct
Research and Development to conservation and sustainable use of plant
genetic resources for food and agriculture.
Collect and record data on
accessions planted, using recognised descriptors.
Contribute to development
of research outputs on conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic
resources for food and agriculture.
Assist on collecting and analysing
information/data on sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and
agriculture.
Provision of inputs/information for reports required by relevant
national/regional/international bodies.
Required Qualifications
Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and BSc or National
Diploma with Botany, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agriculture as a major subject or
relevant qualification.
Compulsory registration with South African Council for
Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Certified Natural Scientist.
Job Related Work Experience:
Minimum of 3 years post qualification in the field of
botany, horticulture, agronomy,
agriculture or conservation of plant genetic
resources.
Job Related Knowledge:
Conservation and sustainable use
3
principles. Plant methodology, Plant collection strategies.
Seed storage. Seed
processing.
Data management. Job Related Skills: Planning. Problem Solving.
Research.
Computer literacy.
Communication skills.
Driver’s license.
Organising skills.
National and regional travelling
How to Apply
Ms ML Mokoena Tel: (060) 972 9702
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, ARCADIA, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
STPrecruit37@nda.gov.za.
EE Target: Coloured and White Males and Persons with disability