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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
CLOSING DATE : 18 January 2021
NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 202. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
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CONTROL SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN: PLANT SCIENCES (RANGELAND SCIENCE) REF NO: AGR 65/2020
SALARY : Grade A: R446 202 per annum (as per OSD prescripts)
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Rangeland Science or with Rangeland Science as a major subject; Registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist; A minimum of 6 years’ post qualification technical (scientific) experience; A valid (code B) driving licence. Recommendation: Experience as/in: Research technician in the Western Cape arid rangelands; Indigenous seed production. Knowledge of: Arid rangeland species and Rangeland management in the Western Cape. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Arid rangeland species and rangeland management in the Western Cape; Extensive livestock grazing systems; Settings, calibration and basic maintenance of appropriate equipment and implements used in rangeland science and indigenous seed production; Experience with: Indigenous seed production; Detailed planning in execution of timely data gathering; Good communication skills (verbal and written); Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Ability to work well within a team; Good organising and coordination skills.
DUTIES : Oversee, develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures; Provide strategic leadership on technical scientific matters; Lead the coordination and development of databases, procedures and regulatory frameworks; Technical management of research and development in arid rangeland research; Human capital development; Operational management of research farm (Veld Reserve); Conduct research and development; Management of personnel; Take on the responsibility as a Centre Coordinator for the entire research farm; Manage technical facilities, sustainable resource management and planning; Manage, monitor and safe guard data and dissemination of data to clients; Manage technical support for scientific research; Perform administrative functions.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A. Swanepoel at Tel No: (021) 808 5320