Prefer a classroom and a working farm to an office? This post mixes teaching, research and hands-on livestock training.
Quick facts
- Position: Senior Agricultural Scientist (Senior Lecturer)
- Employer: Department of Agriculture
- Reference: 3/3/1/88/2026
- Pay: R487 197 per year (Level 9)
- Where: Middelburg, Eastern Cape (Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute)
- Closing date: 16 October 2026 at 16:00
What you will do
- Build and update the animal science curriculum and course material
- Lecture, assess and moderate students and run short courses
- Guide students on mini-farm production units
- Advise farmers and present research findings
What you need
- Grade 12 and a BSc in Agriculture (Animal Science)
- 3 years' experience in higher education
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- A driver's licence and willingness to travel and work extended hours
How to apply
Email SASrecruit88@nda.gov.za or hand deliver to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.
Enquiries: Mr T Cebani, (049) 802 6605
Equity target: African males, Coloured females and persons with disability.
Source: Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026 (issued 2 October 2026). Use the new Z83 form, quote the reference number, and confirm details with the employer before applying.