Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C (Analytical Services – Biodatametrics and Bioinformatics)
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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 (Analytical Services – Biodatametrics and Bioinformatics), based in Cedara 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: SSC35/2026 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 agricultural scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
- Conduct research and development.
- Human Capital development.
- Perform administrative functions.
Requirements
- NQF 8 Four-year B.Sc.
- (Hons) in Biometry, or relevant qualification with statistical sciences.
- Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Scientist in the field of Agricultural or Mathematical Science and a valid driver’s licence.
- Experience: 3 years’ post qualification experience in experimental design, statistics and computing for Natural Sciences.
- Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards
- Sound and broad knowledge of scientific research methodology
- Application of practices and techniques of field. laboratory and controlled environmental experiments
- Sound and broad knowledge of statistical data analysis and programming and database functions
- Sound understanding of agricultural research
- Methodologies and application of practices and techniques
- Scientific methodology and models
- 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: Project management
- Scientific methodologies and models
- Research and development
- Computer-aided scientific applications
- Knowledge of legal compliance
- Technical report writing
- Creating high-performance culture
- Professional judgment
- Data analysis
- Policy development and analysis
- Presentation skills
- Mentoring
- Generic:
- Decision making
- Team leadership
- Analytical skills
- Creativity
- Financial management
- Customer focus and responsiveness
- Communication
- Networking
- Computer literacy
- People management
- Planning and organizing
- Conflict management
- Change management
- Problem solving and analysis
- Innovation
- Self-disciplined and self-driven with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision