Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C – Rangeland Ecology and Management / Pasture Science

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Kwazulu-Natal · KwaZulu-Natal

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SALARY : Grade A: R791 604 per annum, all-inclusive OSD remuneration package

Grade B: R900 957 per annum, all-inclusive OSD remuneration package

Grade C: R1 015 071 per annum, all-inclusive OSD remuneration package

CENTRE : Kokstad Research Station

REQUIREMENTS

An NQF level 08 four-year Agricultural Science degree BSc Hons majoring in Rangeland Ecology and Management / Pasture Science, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver's licence.
Experience: 3 years' post-qualification experience in Rangeland Ecology and Management or Pasture Science.
Knowledge: Sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques in the field of Rangeland Ecology and Management or Pasture Science. Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service professionalization, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies.

Technical: Planning and organising, team leadership, analytical skills, problem solving and analysis, creativity, decision making, change management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, innovation, computer literacy, networking, creating a high-performance culture, self-disciplined and self-driven with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
Conduct research and development. Human capital development. Perform administrative and related functions.