Scientific Technician Production Grade A Ref No: 3/3/1/48/2025 at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Agricultural Science, Biology Science or Animal Science or a relevant qualification.
• Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Certified Natural Scientist.
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification technical (scientific) experience.

Job related knowledge:

• Knowledge of Animal Production or Conservation and Sustainable use.
• 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.