POST 26/185 : SCIENTIST (PRODUCTION LEVEL): NUTRITION AND PRODUCT QUALITY
SALARY : Grade A: R791 604 - Grade C: R1 189 767 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year Degree: BSc (Hons) or BSc (Agric) in Animal Science;
Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural
Scientific Professions) as a Professional Natural Scientist in Animal Science;
Three years post-qualification experience in animal nutrition research; A valid
driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following:
Programme and project management; Scientific methodologies and models;
Computer-aided scientific applications; Technical report writing; Data analysis;
Policy development and analysis; Presentation skills; Mentoring. Skills in the
following: Team leadership; Analytical skills; Communication; Networking;
People management; Planning and organising; Problem solving and analysis;
Change management; Innovation; Computer literacy; Ability to work
independently; Proven ability to conduct research in animal nutrition.
DUTIES : Develop and implement farm animal research methodologies, systems and
standard operating procedures; Perform farm animal research data analysis
and compliance functions; Research and development; Human capital
development. It will be an advantageous to have the following: PhD in Animal
Science (Nutrition), Proven proficiency in feed formulation and a record of
publications in animal nutrition.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mulaudzi Tel No: (021) 808 5220