dpsa latest circular: SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN PRODCUTION GRADE A REF NO: 3/3/1/76/2026
Directorate: Genetic Resources
SALARY : R407 337 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria: (Roodeplaat: Genebank)
REQUIREMENTS :
- Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and National Diploma in Science 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:
- Programme and project management.
- Scientific methodologies.
- Research and development.
- Computer-aided scientific applications.
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Technical report writing.
- Creating high-performance culture.
- Professional judgment.
- Data analysis.
- Mentoring.
Job Related Skills:
- Creativity.
- Selfmanagement.
- Financial management.
- Customer focus and responsiveness.
- Communication.
- Computer literacy.
- Networking.
- People management.
- Planning and organising.
- Conflict management.
- Change management.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Working extended working hours.
- Handling of hazardous chemicals.
- Valid Driver’s license.
DUTIES :
Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures
relevant to conservation and sustainable use of Plant Genetic Resources for
Food and Agriculture (PGRFA). Perform technical scientific functions and tasks
that require interpretation in the presence of an established framework. Apply
operational standards and consolidate methodologies, policies, systems and
procedures. Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions. Preparation
for and participation in research activities. Data collection through field surveys.
Maintenance, calibration and operation of scientific equipment. Provide
technical support and advise relevant to conservation and sustainable use of
Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA). Develop working
relations with client base. Promote public awareness of scientific activities.
Provide technical / scientific data, information and advice. Perform technical
scientific analysis and regulatory functions relevant to conservation and
sustainable use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA).
Preparation of data and routine interpretation. Database and data
management, Analysis of technical scientific data. Dissemination of
information. Apply the appropriate scientific and technical procedures/skills to
generate information and knowledge. Formulate proposals and compile
reports. Develop and customize operational procedures. Research and
Development relevant to conservation and sustainable use of Plant Genetic
Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA). Continuous professional
development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
Conceptualise and development of scientific equipment. Equipment review.
Research/literature studies to improve expertise. Publish and present technical
reports and research findings. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on
technology-related matters. Human Capital and Development relevant to
conservation and sustainable use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and
Agriculture (PGRFA). Mentor, train and develop candidate research
technicians and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to
sound scientific principles and code of practice. Supervise technical support
and processes. Manage the performance management and development of
staff.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms ML Mokoena at (060) 972 9702
APPLICATIONS :
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
STPrecruit76@nda.gov.za.
NOTE :
EE Target: Coloured and White Males and Persons with disability.
CLOSING DATE : 14 September 2026 at 16h00, (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
NOTE :
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from
any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the
DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an
application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will
be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and
which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the
applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience).
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of
qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview
which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above
instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for
more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the
documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If
an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.
Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than
one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered
for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts.
Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application
documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to
Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset
record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful
candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
The level of appointments is dependent upon, qualifications, relevant experience and research output. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must
be an Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both
technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. All
shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise
and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of
three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess
cognitive capabilities, behavioural preference, emotional intelligence, and
integrity.
The competency assessment will be limited to successful candidates
in the interview process only. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a
personnel suitability checks (pre-employment screening) which may include
social media profiles checks. A successful candidate will have to undergo a full
security vetting while in the employ of the department and negative outcome
shall nullify employment contract. Failure to submit the required documents will
result in your application not being considered. Successful candidates will be
required to disclose their financial interests within one (1) month of
appointment.
Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3
(three) months after the closing date, please consider your application
unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of
applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to
short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s)
please contact the person indicated in the post details. Successful candidates
will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of
the prescribed rules