Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C (Juncao Mushroom) Section
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL
Overview
Conduct research and development. Perform agricultural scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
Requirements
- An NQF level 08 four -year B.Sc in Agriculture degree majoring in Microbiology and/or Plant Pathology, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence
- Experience: 3 years’ relevant post qualification ex perience
- Knowledge: Sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques
- Sound and broad knowledge of laboratory instrumentation maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of microbiology and/or plant pathology
- Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies, Occupational Health and Safety Standards
- Skills: Technical: Analytical skills and data analysis, scientific methodology and models, research and development, writing of scientific papers, technical reports and popular articles, scientific editing and reviewing, communication at a scientific, technical and informati ve level, programme and project management, presentation and computer aided scientific applications, professional judgement, policy development and analysis
- Generic: Leadership, mentorship, conflict management, financial management, planning and organizing, analytical, problem solving and analytical thinking, creativity, decision making, change management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, innovation, c omputer literacy, customer focus and responsiveness, networking, creating high-performance culture
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and development
- Perform agricultural scientific analysis and regulatory functions
- Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures
- Human Capital Development and Management
- Perform administrative functions
How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs . Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Acting Head of Department and for reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900.
Enquiries
Dr. SR Bezuidenhout Tel No: (033) 355 9657
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