Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C – Livestock Science Research Services REF NO: NSC08/2026 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 : Dundee Research Station 

REQUIREMENTS :

• A four-year NQF level 08 Agricultural Science Degree (BSc) (Hons) majoring in Animal Science, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence.
• Experience: 3 years’ post-qualification relevant experience.
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques in the field of animal science, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service professionalization, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies.

Skills:

• Technical: Analytical skills and Data analysis, Scientific methodology and models, Research and Development, Writing of Scientific papers, technical reports, and Popular articles, Scientific editing and reviewing, Communication at a Scientific and technical level, and Informative level, presentation, Computer aided scientific applications, Professional judgement, Policy development and analysis, Livestock husbandry.
• Generic: Leadership, Mentorship, Conflict Management, Planning and Organising, Analytical, Problem solving and Analysis, Creativity, Decision making, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Innovation, Computer Literacy, Customer focus and responsiveness, Networking, Creating high-performance culture, self-disciplined and self-driven with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision. 

DUTIES :

• Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
• Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Conduct research and development in animal science.
• Human capital development. Perform administrative duties and responsibilities.