Scientific Manager Grade A Natural Resources
KwaZulu-Natal Government
7
days left
Closes 22 May
Reference number
You'll need this reference number on your Z83 form.
Requirements
An M.Sc degree (NQF level 9) in Natural Resource Management / Ecological Science / Environmental Science / Soil Science. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: 6 years’ post qualification (M.Sc) experience in an Agricultural Scientific Environment. Knowledge: Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards. Sound and broad knowledge of Geo-Information System (GIS), programming, and modelling of geodata information and satellite data interrogation. Excellent knowledge of climate change and plant-soil-climate interactions. Strong and broad knowledge in managing large-scale soil surveys, soil mapping, data interpretation and analysis, land use planning, and enterprise management. Knowledge of management of natural resources, environmental management, land and soil management and farm plan management. Knowledge of the Preservation and Development of Agricultural 71 Land Act (PDALA), Climate Change Act (CCA), Conservation of Agricultural Resource Act (CARA) and National Environmental Act. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies. Sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques. Knowledge of scientific research methodology and models. Skills: Technical: Programme and project management, scientific methodologies and models, research and development, computer-aided scientific applications, knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, creating high performance culture, professional judgement, data analysis, policy development and analysis, scientific presentation and mentoring. Generic: Strategic capability and leadership, decision making, team leadership, creativity, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, networking, planning, organizing and execution, conflict management, people management, change management, problem solving and analysis.
Duties
Provide strategic leadership, direction and ensure the development and implementation of policies, systems and procedures. Manage Research and Development. Manage the provision of advice and ensure governance. Manage Financial Resources. Manage Human Resources.
Enquiries
Mrs NZQ Pakkies Tel No: (033) 355 9148
7
days left
Closes 22 May
Reference number
You'll need this reference number on your Z83 form.