Job Requirements
Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and an appropriate 4-year BSc (Honours) or equivalent in Agriculture in Soil Science majoring in soil fertility and plant nutrition. Compulsory registration with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist. Minimum of 3 years post-qualification regulatory experience. Job Related Knowledge: Expertise and experience in the interpretation of Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agriculture Remedies and stock 3 Remedies Act,1947 (Act No: 36 of 1947) together with its regulations and guidelines. Job Related Skills: Programme & project management. Scientific methodologies and models. Ability to research and develop independently. Legal compliance. Data analysis (high level analytical skills). Ms Office Software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Technical report writing (the ability to prepare and present complex reports). Customer service skills. Communication skills. (verbal and written). Ability to work under pressure. Extended working hours/overtime may be required. Travelling. A valid driver’s license.
Duties
Develop and implement methodologies, systems and procedures. identify and consolidate needs for methodologies, policies, systems and procedures by developing administrative and compliance regulations and SOPs. Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions by developing guidelines and conducting training workshops. Monitor and evaluate programme performance and perform scientific functions that require interpretation in the absence of an established framework by writing technical reports. Provide scientific support and advice through client advisory meetings and via emails. Develop working relations with client base during liaison meetings with clients. Create public awareness of the science system through liaison with stakeholders. Provie scientific data, information and advice as requested by responding to technical
What is the Salary
R791 604 per annum, (OSD), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with OSD)
Location
Gauteng: Pretoria
How to Apply
Mr G. Moncho Tel No: (012) 319 7169
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email STrecruit40@nda.gov.za.
Apply Before:
29 June 2026
Reference No:
Additional Information
EE Targets: African Males and Females, and persons with disability.
