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

Job Overview

Cedara Research Station is hiring a Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C for the Juncao Mushroom Section. Requirements include an NQF level 08 four-year B.Sc in Agriculture degree majoring in Microbiology and/or Plant Pathology, compulsory SACNASP registration, a valid driver's licence, and 3 years of post-qualification experience. Responsibilities involve conducting agricultural research, performing scientific analysis, developing methodologies, human capital management, and administrative functions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 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
• A valid driver's licence
• 3 years' relevant post qualification experience
• 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/or plant pathology
• Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies, and Occupational Health and Safety Standards

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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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