SCIENTIFIC MANAGER GRADE A – AGRICULTURAL RISK AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Job Overview

Head Office - Cedara is hiring a Scientific Manager Grade A for Agricultural Risk and Disaster Management. The role requires an M.Sc degree in Agricultural Disaster Management, Climate Change Adaptation, or Environmental Sciences, alongside a valid driver's licence and compulsory SACNASP registration as a Professional Natural Scientist. Candidates must have 6 years of post-qualification experience. Responsibilities include managing scientific research, policy and strategy development, agricultural disaster risk assessments, climate change programmes, and human and financial resources.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An M.Sc degree (NQF level 9) in Agricultural Disaster Management / Climate Change Adaptation / Environmental Sciences (Disaster Risk Science)
• A valid driver’s licence
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist
• 6 years’ post qualification (M.Sc) natural scientific experience
• Sound knowledge of the Disaster Management Act, National Climate Change Act and related Policies, climate change adaptation frameworks, agricultural production systems, natural resource management principles, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, research and scientific methodologies, GIS and spatial analysis applications, monitoring and evaluation systems

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage scientific research and development
• Manage policy, strategy development and stakeholders’ relations
• Manage Agricultural Disaster Risk Assessments and Funding Schemes
• Manage the implementation of Climate Change Programmes
• Manage Human Resources and Financial Resources of the Sub-Directorate

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