The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development(LDARD) aims to strategically mobilise, distribute and utilise those resources equitably and efficiently to achieve the four mentioned Government objectives, by supporting the agricultural sector.
The LDARD has identified and adopted twelve key strategic programme priorities, which are in line wit...
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Scientific Manager Grade A: Horticulture: Towoomba Research Centre
Ensure the development and implementation of policies, systems and procedures.
Provide strategic leadership and direction.
Lead, coordinate, and develop scientific models and regulatory frameworks.
Research and development. Manage scientific research to improve expertise. Publish and present research findings (results). Lead, co-ordinate and conduct basic and applied research or knowledge application.
Financial Management. Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects; and asset management.
People management. Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of scientific services according to organizational needs and requirements.
Manage staff key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
Governance. Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. Compile risk logs and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment. Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. Facilitate and liaise with structures/stakeholders on scientific matters
Prerequisites
Grade 12 plus MSc degree in Horticulture or relevant qualification or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA.
A minimum of 6 years relevant scientific experience after BSc qualification.
Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a professional.
Valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities).
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