SCIENTIST PRODUCTION (GRADE A – C) REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/655
Directorate: Plant Health
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
SALARY: R687 879 – R1 035 084 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the
OSD requirements)
CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and BSc Agric in Plant Pathology, Nematology, Entomology, Crop Protection, Horticulture or related field of study (related Honours Degree). Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist (Shortlisted applicants are to submit proof of Professional registration of their application for registration with the professional body on the day of the interview process).
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in the agricultural / crop protection scientific environment. Job related knowledge: Prescripts within the International Plant Protection convention and the Word Trade Organisation Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. Plant health legislation and related phytosanitary policy. Statutory and legislative activities in field of application. Relevant industry structures (clients).
Applicable phytosanitary norms and standards, national and international. Scientific methodology. Usage of appropriate computer software. Departmental structures and management processes. Computer literacy. Administration and Human Resource Management processes. “Batho Pele” principles. Knowledge of legal compliances. Job related skills: Scientific methodologies and models, Scientific interpretation, Computer skills, Legal compliances skills, Scientific writing skills, Policy development analysis skills, Presentation skills, Mentoring skills, Creating high performance culture, Programme and project management skills, Competence in technical field of application and Procedural application. A driver’s license and willingness to travel.
DUTIES
- Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures in order to maintain and improve an effective plant health regulatory system (Import, national and export control). Identify, analyse, evaluate and consolidate scientific and technical information to develop plant health policies and legislation in accordance with national and international prescripts.
- Identify, analyse, evaluate and consolidate all technical and / or scientific Standard Operating Procedures within specific Division in accordance with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures as well as other science-based information. To identify gaps in the existing policies legislation and propose appropriate amendments which are based on science (surveillance and pest risk assessment).
- Establish and maintain effective scientific communication and channels regarding legislation, policy, norms and standards and other relevant information. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of phytosanitary measures and / or conduct policy audits to ensure that pest management is in compliance with plant health measures and international standards and to evaluate current running systems.
- Develop and provide scientific awareness on the phytosanitary measures. Prepare scientific presentations (oral or poster). To perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Analyse and evaluate
scientific information and any other proposals in relation to phytosanitary measures. - Interpret scientific information (phytosanitary measures) and provide scientific, technical and / or legal advice to the relevant stakeholders. Represent the Directorate and Division in various scientific forums. Research and development.
- Conduct scientific literature search including other scientific measures from other country and provide scientific proposals or recommendation on the existing phytosanitary measures. Draft audit report
with regard to the implementation of the phytosanitary measures to ensure effective. Human capital development. Provide effective mentorship and training of junior official within the division. - Developed training manual regarding the phytosanitary measures
ENQUIRIES: Dr M Rambauli Tel No: (012) 319 6164
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or
hand delivered during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known
as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or to Agriculture Place, 20
Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083.
NOTE: African. Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and
White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 27 October 2023 at 16:00
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