Scientist Production at Eastern Cape Department: Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture

Requirements         

• National Senior Certificate plus a NQF Level 8 in Zoology (specialising in freshwater invertebrates) or relevant natural science qualification with a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in a museum natural science environment. A member of South African Council of Natural Scientific Professionals will be considered as an added advantage. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a professional Natural Scientist. Knowledge of public service regulations, legislations/ policies/ prescripts and procedures. Occupational Health and Safety prescripts. Knowledge of Eastern Cape Museum Act. National Environmental management: Biodiversity Act, Operational standards for natural science museum, South African National Standards for Museums. Knowledge of Research and dissection microscopes and collection management standards, ability to recognise diagnostic characteristics on which classification system are based. Computer knowledge, laboratory protocol, database and word computer packages, Natural science, financial management. Programme and project management. Communication skills, Report writing skills, People management skills, Customer or client orientated approach. A valid driving licence.    

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 client base.
• Create public awareness of the science system.
• Provide scientific data, information and advice as requested.
• Review scientific publications.
• To 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 customize models and techniques.
• Conduct research and development.
• Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
• Conduct basic and applied research.
• Research/literature studies to improve expertise.
• Public and present research findings.
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on science-related matters.
• Management of human capital development
• Mentor, train and develop candidate scientists and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code of practice.
• Supervise scientific work processes.
• Manage the performance and development of staff. 

Deadline:7th November,2025