Jobs Available at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and BSc Honours (Chemistry). Compulsory registration with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist.
• Job Related Work Experience: Three (3) years post-qualification experience.
• Job Related Knowledge: Applicants must have knowledge of Public Service and Departmental prescripts/policies. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Agricultural Products Standard Act 119 of 1990. Liquor Product Act 60 of 1989.
• Job Related Skills: Programme & project management. Scientific methodologies. Research & development. Knowledge of legal compliance. Data analysis. Computer-aided scientific applications. Technical report writing. Creating a high-performance culture. Professional judgment. Presentation skills. Mentoring. Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical skills. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Networking. Computer literacy. People management. Planning and organizing. Conflict management. Change management. Problem solving and analysis. Extended working hours. Handling of hazardous chemicals. A valid drivers’ license. 

DUTIES :

• Develop and implement methodologies, systems and procedures. Identify (in consultation with customers) needs for new methods of analysis. Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions. Provide scientific advice and support. Develop working relations with client base. Provide scientific data, information and advice as required. Review scientific publications. Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Conduct analysis of scientific data. Gather and interpret data, evaluate results and disseminate information. Formulate proposals and compile reports.
• Develop and customise scientific techniques. Coordinate and conduct the routine testing of agricultural food. 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. Publish and present research findings. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on science-related matters. Human Capital and Development. Mentor, train and develop staff in order to promote skills/knowledge transfer. Supervise scientific work and processes. Manage the performance and development of staff. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Agriculture/Environmental Management/Nature Conservation/Pest Management (NQF 6). A minimum of two (2) years relevant experience.
• Job Related Knowledge: Agricultural Pest Act, Natural Environmental Management Act, Natural Environmental Management Biodiversity Act. Knowledge of policy development. Public Service Act. Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act. Labour Relations Act, Water Act.
• Job Related Skills: Geographical Information System skills. Policy development and analytical skills. Research and monitoring skills. Leadership skills, Negotiation Skills, Excellent communication skills (verbal, presentation and report writing). Knowledge of project planning and management. Inspection and auditing skills. Problem solving and analysis. Facilitation and coordination skills. Computer skills. Ability to act with tact and discretion. A valid drivers’ license. Ability to work extended hours. Extensive travelling.

DUTIES :

• Surveillance, assess, activate and monitor locust outbreak (control). Response to locust outbreak reported to verify the outbreak. Conduct ecological risk assessment in the area. Organise and plan control. Inspection and monitor control units. Conduct post control evaluation (impact assessment). Identifying and make recommendation for research needs. Manage the storage of chemicals in the district locust areas Surveillance, assess, execute and monitor blackfly outbreak. Monitor and evaluate blackfly larvae population. Identify the position of the rapids (control site). Administer trial to determine the dosage rate for each rapid in preparation of the control operations. Execute control operation. Conduct post control monitoring and evaluation to determine the impact of the control action. Identifying and make recommendation for research needs/challenges and solution. Surveillance, assess, activate and monitor quelea (bird) outbreak. Response to outbreak report for verification. Conduct pre-inspection / evaluation to determine the extent of the outbreak, Conduct the ecological risk assessment of the area. Plan, organise, co-ordinate and manage control operation. Conduct post control monitoring for remediation/sanitary and evaluation of the impact. Identifying and make recommendations for research needs/challenges and solutions. Conduct training and awareness campaigns. Identify, planning and organising of training. Training of prospective migratory pest outbreak controllers. Conduct awareness campaign. Management of Migratory Pests Data. Capturing outbreak data. Mapping of data areas.