Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C – Livestock Science Research Services

What you will need

• A four-year NQF level 08 Agricultural Science Degree (BSc) (Hons) majoring in Animal Science, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques in the field of animal science, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies.
• 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 and technical level, and Informative level, presentation, Computer aided scientific applications, Professional judgement, Policy development and analysis, Livestock husbandry.
• Generic: Leadership, Mentorship, Conflict Management, Planning and Organising, Analytical, Problem solving and Analysis, Creativity, Decision making, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Innovation, Computer Literacy, Customer focus and responsiveness, Networking, Creating high-performance culture, self-disciplined and self-driven with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Experience

Experience: 3 years’ post- qualification relevant experience.

Professional registration

A four-year NQF level 08 Agricultural Science Degree (BSc) (Hons) majoring in Animal Science, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence.

Driver's licence

A four-year NQF level 08 Agricultural Science Degree (BSc) (Hons) majoring in Animal Science, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

• 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 and technical level, and Informative level, presentation, Computer aided scientific applications, Professional judgement, Policy development and analysis, Livestock husbandry.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
• Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
• Conduct research and development in animal science.
• Human capital development.
• Perform administrative duties and responsibilities.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Mr M Magawana
• Telephone: (033) 355 9258