Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C – Agrometerologist –Agricultural Risk and Disaster Management REF NO: SSC33/2026 at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Kwazulu-Natal

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 : Cedara Research Station 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 08 in Agricultural Science or BSc Honours in Agricultural Science - Agrometeorology, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence.
• Experience: 3 years’ post-qualification experience in Agriculture Risk Reduction and Disaster Management.
• Knowledge: Disaster risk reduction, agricultural risk assessment, vulnerability assessment, exposure analysis and disaster impact assessment. Climate variability and change, drought, floods, veld fires, severe weather, pests, diseases and other hazards affecting agriculture. Early warning systems, seasonal monitoring, agricultural advisory services, and preparedness planning.
• Agricultural research methodology, data collection, data analysis, interpretation, GIS mapping and technical reporting. Relevant legislation, policies, norms and standards applicable to disaster management, agricultural risk management, natural resource management and public administration. Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service professionalization, Public Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Departmental Policies.

Skills:

• Technical: Agricultural disaster risk assessment, climate and hazard analysis, vulnerability and impact assessment, early warning interpretation, GIS and computer-aided mapping applications, date analysis, applied research, technical report writing, scientific presentation, project planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Generic: Analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder engagement, planning and organising, professional judgement, teamwork, customer focus, financial awareness, adaptability, ethics and accountability. 

DUTIES :

• Develop and implement methodologies, polices, systems and procedures. Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
• Conduct research and development. Human capital development. Perform administrative and professional duties.