Job Requirements
An M.Sc degree (NQF level 9) in Soil Science / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Chemistry. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. Experience: 6 years’ post qualification (M.Sc) natural scientific experience. Knowledge: Occupational Health and Safety Standards, laboratory management and flow, laboratory instrumentation maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting, analytical chemistry, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD policies, agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques, scientific methodology and models, and legal compliances. Skills: programme and project management, scientific methodology and models, research and development, computer-aided scientific applications, technical report writing, ability to create a high performance culture, professional judgment, analytical skills and data analysis, policy development and analysis, scientific editing and reviewing, communication skills at a scientific and technical level and an informative level, scientific presentation, mentoring, strategic capability and leadership, decision making, team leadership, creativity, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, computer literacy, networking, planning, organizing and execution, people management, problem solving and analysis.
Duties
Conduct research and development. Provide strategic leadership and direction and to ensure the development and implementation of policies, systems and procedures. Provide advice and ensure governance. Administer financial resources. Manage Human Resources.
What is the Salary
R1 099 488 per annum, all-inclusive salary OSD package
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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