Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C – Livestock Science Research Services
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About the role
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C – Livestock Science Research Services, based in Dundee Research Station. This is a permanent post, paying R791,604 a year. How to apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and for reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Reference number to quote: NSC08/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
- Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
- Conduct research and development in animal science.
- Human capital development.
- Perform administrative duties and responsibilities.
Requirements
- A four-year NQF level 08 Agricultural Science Degree (BSc) (Hons) majoring in Animal Science, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence.
- Experience: 3 years’ postqualification relevant experience.
- Knowledge:
- Sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques in the field of animal science
- Labour Relations Act
- Public Service Act
- Public Administration Management Act
- Public Service Regulations
- Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Departmental HRM and HRD Policies
- 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 and technical level, and Informative level
- Presentation
- Computer aided scientific applications
- Professional judgement
- Policy development and analysis
- Livestock husbandry
- Generic:
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Conflict Management
- Planning and Organising
- Analytical
- Problem solving and Analysis
- Creativity
- Decision making
- Customer focus and responsiveness
- Communication
- Innovation
- Computer Literacy
- Networking
- Creating high-performance culture
- Self-disciplined and self-driven with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision