Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C: Soil Science
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
- Location
- 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 (Soil Science)
- NQF 8 qualification in Soil Science.
- Must be registered with SACNASP as a Soil Scientist.
- 3 years' experience in soil science.
- Driver's licence needed.
- Do soil surveys, research and land assessments.
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 37/167, ref SSC32/2026. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
An NQF level 08 qualification in Soil Science, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Soil Scientist and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a Soil Science environment. Knowledge: Soil science principles, soil classification, soil survey methods and land capability assessment. Soil fertility, soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology, soil health and sustainable soil management practices. Soil conservation, erosion control, land degradation, rehabilitation and climate- smart agricultural practices. Agricultural research methodology, data collection, data analysis, interpretation and technical reporting. Relevant legislation, policies, norms and standards applicable to natural resource management, conservation of agricultural resources and public administration. Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, Public Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Departmental Policies. Skills: Technical: Soil survey and classification, land capability assessment, interpretation of soil laboratory results, GIS and computer-aided applications, data analysis, applied research, technical report writing, scientific presentation, project planning and monitoring. Generic: Analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder engagement, planning and organising, professional judgement, financial awareness, adaptability, ethics and accountability.
Duties:
Develop and implement methodologies, polices, systems and procedures. Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Conduct research and development. Human capital development. Perform administrative and professional duties.
Enquiries: Mrs NZQ Pakkies Tel No: (033) 355 9148
Reference number: SSC32/2026