Scientific Manager: Information and Analytical Services (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 44/2026 at Western Cape Department Of Agriculture

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate MSc degree in Meteorology/Environmental Science/Geoscience; Compulsory and valid registration with the SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist in the appropriate field of practice;
• A minimum of 6 years post qualification natural scientific experience; A valid code B driving license.

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate and coordinate policy, strategy development and implementation;
• Facilitate and oversee agricultural research and data management; People Management; Financial Management. 

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Management principles; Statistical information; Public Service Regulatory Framework; People Management processes; Project management; Public Financial Management Act and its Regulations;
• Skills in the following: Communication (written and verbal); Interpersonal; Analytical; Planning and organising; Motivational; Policy formulation; Presentation/facilitation; Financial management; People management; Problem solving skills.