Scientific Technician (Production Level): Analytical Services: Plant Laboratory – Western Cape Department of Agriculture

Scientific Technician (Production Level): Analytical Services: Plant Laboratory (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 56/2025 (WCG250722-6)
Closing Date
2025/09/08
Reference Number
WCG250722-6
Tracking Number AGR 56/2025
Job Title Scientific Technician (Production Level): Analytical Services: Plant Laboratory (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 56/2025
Department Agriculture
Salary level OSD
Enquiries Ms A Swanepoel at (021) 808 5320
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Elsenburg

Job Purpose
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and suitably qualified individual to render an analytical Laboratory service in the plant laboratory.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3 year National Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Certificated Natural Scientist in the appropriate scientific field; Three years post qualification technical (scientific) experience; A valid driving licence.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Analyse samples (plant material) and respond to clients; Development of new analytical procedures; Supervise, mentor and guide Laboratory Assistants; Keep up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new development to be able to render an efficient and effective service; Agricultural laboratory plant analyses; Experience with LIMS and ICP equipment.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Plant analyses; Relevant equipment; Major crops in the Western Cape; Written and verbal communication skills; Computer literacy in MS Office package and LIMS (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Technical skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration
Grade A: R 391 671 – R 418 332; Grade B: R442 389 – R 473 778; Grade C: R 498 816 – R 586 665 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).

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Scientific Technician (Production Level): Analytical Services: Plant Laboratory
Western Cape Department of Agriculture
Grade A: R 391 671
Elsenburg
8 September 2025