Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C: - Agrometeorologist – Agricultural Risk And Disaster Management
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Overview
Develop and implement methodologies, polices, systems and procedures. Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
Requirements
- An NQF level 08 in Agricultural Science or BSc Honours in Agricultural Science - Agrometeorology, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence
- Experience: 3 years’ post - qualification experience in Agriculture Risk Reduction and Disaster Management
- Knowledge: Disaster risk reduction, agricultural risk assessment, vulnerability assessment, exposure analysis and disaster impact assessment
- Climate variability and change, drought, floods, veld fires, severe weather, pests, diseases and other hazards affecting agriculture
- Early warning systems, seasonal monitoring, agricultural advisory services, and preparedness planning
- Agricultural research methodology, data collection, data analysis, interpretation, GIS mapping and technical reporting
- Relevant legislation, policies, norms and standards applicable to disaster management, agricultural risk management, natural resource management and public administration
- Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and D evelopment for Public Service Professionalisation, Public Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Departmental Policies
- Skills: Technical: Agricultural disaster risk assessment, climate and hazard analysis, vulnerability and impact assessment, early warning interpretation, GIS and computer -aided mapping
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement methodologies, polices, systems and procedures
- Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions
- Conduct research and development
- Human capital development
- Perform administrative and professional duties
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