Scientific Technician (PRODUCTION LEVEL): Soil Plant Water Interaction (RIVIERSONDEREND TYGERHOEK)

What you will need

• National Diploma in Soil Science or equivalent qualification
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Certificated Natural Scientist in the appropriate field of practice
• A valid driving licence.
• Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Soil Science research trials
• Major small grain crops in the Western Cape
• Soils in the Western Cape climate smart agriculture
• Settings, calibration and basic maintenance of appropriate equipment and implements
• Technical scientific inputs needed for research trials in the field
• Farm work related to research
• Technical planning skills
• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
• Communication (written and verbal) skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience

3 years post qualification technical scientific experience

Professional registration

Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Certificated Natural Scientist in the appropriate field of practice

Skills and competencies

• Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Soil Science research trials
• Technical planning skills
• Communication (written and verbal) skills

Key responsibilities

• Render technical assistance in research projects for the development of more efficient farming practices
• Administer the creation/adaptation/maintenance of the necessary infrastructure in accordance with the project plan
• Perform all administrative and related functions
• Render advice and disseminate technical information to applicable role players
• Keep up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments in the subject field.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Ms A Swanepoel
• Telephone: (021) 808 5320

Please note

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
• Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
• All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment