Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C - Rangeland Ecology and Management/ Pasture Science
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
- Location
- Kokstad Research Station, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary
- R791 604 – R900 957 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Honours
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: SACNASP Professional Natural Scientist
- 4-year BSc Honours (NQF 8) in Rangeland or Pasture Science.
- Must be registered with SACNASP as a Professional Scientist.
- 3 years' experience in the field.
- Driver's licence needed.
- Based at Kokstad Research Station.
How to apply
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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 Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/169, ref SSC34/2026. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
An NQF level 08 four-year Agricultural Science degree (BSc) (Hons) majoring in Rangeland Ecology and Management / Pasture Science, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: 3 years’ post-qualification experience in Rangeland Ecology and Management or Pasture Science. Knowledge: Sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques in the field of Rangeland Ecology and Management or Pasture 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: Planning and organising, team leadership, analytical skills, problem solving and analysis, creativity, decision making, change management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, innovation, computer literacy, networking, creating a high-performance culture, self-disciplined and self-driven with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Duties:
Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Conduct research and development. Human capital development. Perform administrative and related functions.
Enquiries: Mr M Magawana Tel No: (033) 355 9258
Reference number: SSC34/2026