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POST 09/204 : SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A: ANIMAL NUTRITION AND PRODUCT

🏢 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO 📍 Mara Research Centre ⏳ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 🧾 Post: 09/204 # Ref: LDARD 20/3/2026 (X1 POST)

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Key details

Salary

R391 671 • per annum

Centre

Mara Research Centre

Reference

LDARD 20/3/2026 (X1 POST)

Closing date

27 Mar 2026

Job Highlight

Overview

Join us to provide technical support for research and development in animal nutrition, ensuring sustainable resource use and contributing to a knowledge economy.

Requirements

Skills

Technical

Competencies

COMPETENCIES: 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.

Generic

COMPETENCIES: Decision making.

Team leadership.

Analytical skills Creativity.

Self-management.

Financial Management.

Customer focus and Responsiveness.

Communication.

Computer literacy.

Networking.

People management.

Planning and organising.

Conflict management.

Change Management.

Problem solving and analysis.

Duties

To provide technical support for research, assessment, evaluation, development, innovation and protection to ensure the sustainability of resources and contribute towards a knowledge economy.

Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.

Provide technical support and advice.

To perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions.

Research and development.

Human capital development.

How to apply

⬇️ Download Z83 form (PDF) What is Z83?

Applicants using electronic format must quote the relevant reference number on the application and apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za and applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference number on the application and forward to the below addresses.

For Head office: Polokwane; Mara Research Station; Tompi Seleka College and Madzivhandila College: The Head of Department

Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Private Bag X9487

Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48

Temo Towers Floor 2

67/69 Biccard Street

Polokwane

0699.

Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development

Private Bag X1048

Modimolle

0510 or hand delivered to: NTK Building