Scientific Technician (Production Level): Soil Plant Water Interaction (Riviersonderend Tygerhoek), Ref No. AGR 56/2026

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Soil Science or equivalent qualification; Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Certificated Natural Scientist in the appropriate field of practice; 3 years post qualification technical scientific experience; A valid driving licence. 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Render technical assistance in research projects for the development of more efficient farming practices; Administer the creation/adaptation/maintenance of the necessary infrastructure in accordance with the project plan; Perform all administrative and related functions;
• Render advice and disseminate technical information to applicable role players; Keep up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments in the subject field.  

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Soil Science research trials; Major small grain crops in the Western Cape; Soils in the Western Cape climate smart agriculture; Settings, calibration and basic maintenance of appropriate equipment and implements;
• Technical scientific inputs needed for research trials in the field; Farm work related to research; Technical planning skills; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Communication (written and vertbal) skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.