PROFESSIONAL SCIENTIST GRADE A/B/C (JUNCAO MUSHROOM) SECTION

An NQF level 08 four-year B.Sc in Agriculture degree majoring in Microbiology and/or Plant Pathology, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: 3 years’ relevant post-qualification experience. Knowledge: Sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques, sound and broad knowledge of laboratory instrumentation maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting. Knowledge of microbiology and plant pathology and related Acts/Regulations (Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations), knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations, and other related HR and administration legislation. Skills: TECHNICAL: Analytical skills and data analysis, scientific methodology and models, research and development, writing of scientific papers, technical reports and popular articles, presentation and communication skills, ability to work in a team and under pressure, project management and coordination. [Additional details repeated above as applicable for the position.] NOTE: All posts include the general requirements for appointments in the Public Service including but not limited to the following: applicants must be a South African citizen or permanent resident, be of good character, and meet the minimum requirements of the post as described in the advertisement. No stipend, allowances or category placement is guaranteed. LET’S MAKE AGRICULTURE FASHIONABLE #LET’SMAKEAGRICULTUREFASHIONABLE #PHEZKOMKHONO scientific editing and reviewing, communication at a scientific, technical and informative level, programme and project management, presentation and computer aided scientific applications, professional judgement, policy development and analysis. GENERIC: Leadership, mentorship, conflict management, financial management, planning and organizing, analytical, problem solving and analytical thinking, creativity, decision making, change management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, innovation, computer literacy, customer focus and responsiveness, networking, creating high-performance culture.

Conduct and coordinate scientific research and development in the field of Jun Cao (Juncao) mushroom. Develop and implement research methodologies, monitoring and evaluation of experiments, data collection and analysis, reporting of results, and dissemination of findings. Collaborate with other researchers and stakeholders, prepare project proposals, and manage budgets and resources. Assist in the supervision of staff and students, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and contribute to the advancement of agricultural science and mushroom cultivation. Conduct research and development. Perform agricultural scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Human Capital Development and Management. Perform administrative functions.

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