Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C: Soil Science
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 qualification in Soil Science, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Soil Scientist and a valid driver’s licence
- Experience: 3 years’ post -qualification experience in a Soil Science environment
- Knowledge: Soil science principles, soil classification, soil survey methods and land capability assessment
- Soil fertility, soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology, soil health and sustainable soil management practices
- Soil conservation, erosion control, land degradation, rehabilitation and climatesmart agricultural practices
- Agricultural research me thodology, data collection, data analysis, interpretation and technical reporting
- Relevant legislation, policies, norms and standards applicable to natural resource management, conservation of agricultural resources and public administration
- Public Servi ce Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, Public Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Departmental Policies
- Skills: Technical : Soil survey and classification, land capability assessment, interpretation of soil laboratory results, GIS and computer -aided
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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