Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C (Biochemistry)

Requirements

An NQF level 08 four-year Science degree (B.Sc and Honours) in Biochemistry/Chemistry, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist in the field of Agriculture or Chemical Science and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: 3 years’ relevant post qualification experience. Knowledge: Occupational Health and Safety Standards, laboratory management and flow, laboratory instrumentation maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting, biochemistry and chemistry, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies, agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques, Scientific methodology and models. Skills: Technical: Analytical skills and data analysis, scientific methodology and models, research and development, writing of scientific papers, technical reports and popular articles, scientific editing and reviewing, communication at a scientific, technical and informative level, programme and project management, presentation, computer aided scientific applications, professional judgement, policy development and analysis, and crop and livestock husbandry. Generic: Leadership, mentorship, conflict management, financial management, planning and organising, analytical, problem solving and analysis, creativity, decision making, change management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, innovation, computer literacy, networking, creating high performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct research and development. Perform agricultural scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Human Capital development. Perform administrative functions.

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