Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us.
Oops! It seems this job from Eastern Cape Department: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism has expired View current and similar jobs using the button below
The vision of the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism is of a province where economic growth and sound environmental management underpin sustainable development. Its main strategic goal is innovation for sustainable development, with the strategic objectives being to improve organisational performance, local eco...
Read more about this company
SALARY: R761 157 – R816 852 per annum (OSD) — All-inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE: Albany Museum (Makhanda)
REF NO: DSRAC 02/10/2025
NOTE: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus an NQF Level 8 in Zoology (specialising in freshwater invertebrates) or a relevant natural science qualification.
Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in a museum natural science environment.
Membership of the South African Council of Natural Scientific Professionals will be considered an added advantage.
Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures.
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety prescripts.
Knowledge of the Eastern Cape Museum Act and National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act.
Familiarity with operational standards for natural science museums and South African National Standards for Museums.
Knowledge of research and dissection microscopes and collection management standards.
Ability to recognise diagnostic characteristics on which classification systems are based.
Proficiency in computer applications, including database and word processing packages.
Understanding of laboratory protocols, natural science, and financial management.
Programme and project management skills.
Strong communication, report writing, and people management skills.
Customer or client-oriented approach.
A valid driver’s license.
Duties
Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems, and procedures.
Identify and consolidate needs for methodologies, policies, systems, and procedures.
Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions.
Monitor and evaluate programme performance.
Perform scientific functions that require interpretation in the absence of an established framework.
Provide scientific support and advice.
Develop working relations with the client base.
Create public awareness of the science system.
Provide scientific data, information, and advice as requested.
Review scientific publications.
Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
Conduct analysis of scientific data.
Gather and interpret data, evaluate results, and disseminate information.
Apply appropriate scientific models to generate information and knowledge.
Formulate proposals and compile reports.
Develop and customise models and techniques.
Conduct research and development.
Engage in continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
Conduct basic and applied research.
Perform research/literature studies to improve expertise.
Publish and present research findings.
Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on science-related matters.
Manage human capital development by mentoring, training, and developing candidate scientists and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and codes of practice.
Supervise scientific work processes and manage the performance and development of staff.
Gmail
Yahoomail