SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A REFERENCE NO: 3/3/1/30/2025 (X06 POSTS)
SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A REFERENCE NO: 3/3/1/30/2025 (X06 POSTS)
Directorate: Genetic Resources
SALARY :
R761 157 per annum, (The salary will be determined in accordance with the
OSD)
CENTRE :
Gauteng (Pretoria): Head Office
REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor of Science Honours or M Tech with Botany, Agronomy, Horticulture,
Genetics and/ or Plant Biotechnology as a major subject. Compulsory
registration with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions
(SACNSP) as a Professional Natural Scientist.
Job Related Work Experience:
- Three (3) years’ post qualification in the field of botany,
- plant taxonomy,
- plant breeding or administration of legislation related to Agriculture.
Job Related Knowledge:
- Plant Breeders’ Rights Act.
- Plant Improvement Act.
- UPOV Convention.
- Plant morphology and physiology.
- Statistic.
- Crop specific knowledge.
- Planning and organising.
- Training.
- Finances.
Job Related Skills:
- Planning skills.
- Problem skills.
- Research.
- Computer skills (MS Office).
- Communication skills (oral and written).
- Plant variety evaluations.
- Organising skills.
- Required to work under harsh environmental conditions.
- Travelling nationally and internationally.
- Valid driver’s license (code EB).
DUTIES :
Develop and implement relevant systems, and procedures. Verifying
applications and technical questionnaires submitted by applicants in terms of
the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act and the Plant Improvement Act. Establishment
of trials in collaboration with the directorate’s farm Manager, applicant, or their
appointed agent as applicable. Identify location of all candidates and
comparative variety / liaise with the farm manager on field identification.
Engage with clients on matters related to their applications and do site visits.
Perform technical scientific analysis. Collect data on candidate and standard
varieties according to prescribed guidelines. Observation and evaluation of
candidates’ varieties in accordance with the International Union for the
Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) or National Test guidelines as
applicable. Variety characterization and documentation. Data analysis on
candidates and standard varieties. Compile variety description and DUS
reports for candidates’ varieties. Confirm that candidate’s varieties comply to
prescribed DUS requirements in terms of the relevant legislation.
Data processing and entering of data into database. Provide technical support and
advice. Collect and technically/scientific data, information and advice to
registrars and Plant Improvement Organisations. Provide technical support
and advice to applicants in relations to Technical Questionnaires submitted in
terms of the Plant Breeders’ Rights and the Plant Improvement Act. Research
and Development. Draft and / or provide input to UPOV and / or national test
guidelines.
Review and study scientific publications, including internet
searches, relevant to received PBR/VL applications. Participate at national,
regional and international fora. Liaise with relevant scientific bodies on
technical/science related matters and exchange of knowledge thereof. Ensure
management of reference collections. Ensure proper management of filling
system and crop and seed registers. Conduct or participate in research
pertaining to variety characters or ring tests as applicable.
ENQUIRIES : Mr SJ Ndlazi Tel No: (012) 319 6084 /072 460 4582
APPLICATIONS :
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
SPrecruit302025@nda.agric.za
FOR MORE INFORMATION WHATSAPP US 081 7578 671
NOTE :
African and Indian Males and Coloured Females, and persons with disability
are encouraged to apply.
SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE B REFERENCE NO: 3/3/1/24/2025/26
Directorate: Food Safety and Quality Assurance
SALARY :
R466 743 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD
requirements)
CENTRE :
Western Cape (Stellenboch Office)
REQUIREMENTS :
The Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National
Diploma or BSc Degree in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry or a relevant
qualification. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural
Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Certified Natural Scientist. 3 years post
qualification technical (scientific) experience.
Job related knowledge:
Knowledge of legal compliance. Scientific methodologies. Research and
development. Computer-aided Scientific application. Technical report writing.
Creating high performance culture. Professional judgement. Data analysis.
Mentoring. Job related skills:
Analytical skills. Problem solving and analysis. Team leadership. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer literacy. People management. Planning and organising. Conflict management. Negotiation skills. Change management. Networking.
DUTIES :
Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
Perform technical scientific functions and tasks that require interpretation in the
presence of an established framework. Apply operational standards and
consolidate methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Identify gaps
and develop appropriate interventions. Preparation for and participation in
research activities. Data collection through field surveys.
Maintenance, calibration and operation of scientific equipment. Provide technical support and advice. Develop working relations with client base. Promote public awareness of scientific activities. Provide technical / scientific data, information and advice. Perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Preparation of data and routine interpretation. Database and data management. Analysis of technical scientific data. Dissemination of information.
Apply the appropriate scientific and technical procedures / skills to generate information and knowledge. Formulate proposals and compile reports. Develop and customise operational procedures. Conduct research and development. Ensure continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Conceptualise and develop scientific equipment. Equipment
review.
Research / literature studies to improve expertise. Publish and present
technical reports and research findings. Liaise with relevant bodies / councils
on technology-related matters. Human capital development. Mentor, train and
develop candidate research technicians and others to promote skills /
knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code of
practice. Supervise technical support and processes. Manage the performance
management and development of staff.
ENQUIRIES : Ms X Tladi Tel No: (021) 809 1643
APPLICATIONS :
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
STPrecruit242025@nda.agric.za
NOTE :
African and Coloured males and African and Coloured females and Persons
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A REFERENCE NO: 3/3/1/25/2025 (X3 POSTS)
Directorate: Food Safety and Quality Assurance
SALARY :
R412 128 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD requirements)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Stellenboch Office)
REQUIREMENTS :
The Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National
Diploma or BSc Degree in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry or a relevant
qualification. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural
Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Certified Natural Scientist. 3 years post
qualification technical (scientific) experience.
Job related knowledge:
Knowledge of legal compliance. Scientific methodologies. Research and
development. Computer-aided Scientific application. Technical report writing.
Creating high performance culture. Professional judgement. Data analysis.
Mentoring. Job related skills:
Analytical skills. Problem solving and analysis. Team leadership. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer literacy. People management. Planning and organising. Conflict management. Negotiation skills. Change management. Networking.
DUTIES :
Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
Perform technical scientific functions and tasks that require interpretation in the
presence of an established framework. Apply operational standards and
consolidate methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Identify gaps
and develop appropriate interventions. Preparation for and participation in
research activities. Data collection through field surveys. Maintenance,
calibration and operation of scientific equipment. Provide technical support and
advice.
Develop working relations with client base. Promote public awareness
of scientific activities. Provide technical / scientific data, information and advice.
Perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Preparation of
data and routine interpretation. Database and data management. Analysis of
technical scientific data. Dissemination of information. Apply the appropriate
scientific and technical procedures / skills to generate information and
knowledge.
Formulate proposals and compile reports. Develop and customise
operational procedures. Conduct research and development. Ensure
continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and
procedures. Conceptualise and develop scientific equipment. Equipment
review. Research / literature studies to improve expertise. Publish and present
technical reports and research findings. Liaise with relevant bodies / councils
on technology-related matters. Human capital development.
Mentor, train and develop candidate research technicians and others to promote skills / knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code of practice. Supervise technical support and processes. Manage the performance
management and development of staff.
ENQUIRIES : Dr A Seepe Tel No: (012) 319 6126
APPLICATIONS :
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
STPrecruit252025@nda.agric.za
NOTE :
African and Coloured males and African and Coloured females and Persons
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.