Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C: - Agrometeorologist – Agricultural Risk And Disaster Management

What you will need

• 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.
• 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 131 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 Development 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 applications, date analysis, applied research, technical report writing, scientific presentation, project planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Generic: Analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder engagement, planning and organising, professional judgement, teamwork, customer focus, financial awareness, adaptability, ethics and accountability.

Experience

Experience: 3 years’ post- qualification experience in Agriculture Risk Reduction and Disaster Management.

Professional registration

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.

Driver's licence

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.

Skills and competencies

• Skills: Technical: Agricultural disaster risk assessment, climate and hazard analysis, vulnerability and impact assessment, early warning interpretation, GIS and computer-aided mapping applications, date analysis, applied research, technical report writing, scientific presentation, project planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Key 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

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Mrs NZQ Pakkies
• Telephone: (033) 355 9148