Scientist (Production) Grade A: Crop Breeding and Genetics Ref No: Ldar 4/11/2025 (X1 Post) at Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

CENTRE REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 plus a Science degree (Bsc) (Hon) or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• Compulsory registration with the SACNASP as a professional.
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.
• Valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:
• Technical Competencies: Programme and Project management.
• Scientific Methodologies and models.
• Research and Development.
• Computeraided Scientific applications.
• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Technical report Writing.
• Creating high Performance culture.
• Professional judgment.
• Data analysis.
• Policy development and analysis.
• Presentation Skills.
• Mentoring. Generic Competencies:
• Decision making.
• Team leadership.
• Analytical skills.
• Creativity. Financial Management.
• Customer focus and Responsiveness.
• Communication. Networking.
• Computer literacy.
• People management.
• Planning and Organising.
• Conflict management.
• Change Management.
• Problem solving and Analysis. Innovation.