Job Requirements
A National Diploma/ Diploma in Crop Sciences (NQF level 6), compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: 6 years’ post qualification experience in an agricultural scientific environment. Knowledge: Occupational Health and Safety Standards, Labour Relations Act, Pubic Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies, sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques, scientific methodology and models. Skills: Analytical and data analysis, research and development, writing of scientific papers, technical reports and popular articles, scientific editing and reviewing, programme and project management, scientific presentation, computer aided scientific applications, policy development and analysis, leadership, mentorship, conflict management, financial management, planning and organizing, analytical, problem solving and analysis, creativity, decision making, change management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, innovation, computer literacy, customer focus and responsiveness, networking and creating a high performance culture.
Duties
Conduct research and development. Oversee, develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Lead the coordination and development of databases, procedures and regulatory frameworks. Provide strategic leadership on technical scientific matters. Manage resources of the division.
What is the Salary
R551 493 per annum, (OSD)
Location
Cedara Research Station
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and for reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. Applications may also be posted to Private Bag X6005, Hilton, 3245. Applicants may also submit their completed and signed Z83 application forms and CV’s directly to the following email addresses: kznjobssouth@kzndard.gov.za for reference numbers starting with SSC. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900. Applications may also be posted to Private Bag X1048, Richards Bay, 3900. Applicants may also submit their completed and signed Z83 application forms and CV’s directly to the following email addresses: kznjobsnorth@kzndard.gov.za for reference numbers starting with NSC. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications.
Apply Before:
28 November 2025
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