POST 29/01 : SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE C REF NO: 273/2013 Directorate: Plant Production SALARY : R269 184 – R317 076 per annum CENTRE : Roodeplaat REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma or Bachelor’s degree with either Botany or Crop Science as a major subject(s) (you are required to furnish a credit certificate and/or statement of results). Compulsory registration (or proof of your application for registration) with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Certificated Natural Scientist. Three (3) years post-qualification experience in a natural science laboratory (a copy of relevant service records must be attached). Technical competencies: programme management; scientific methodology, research and development; and knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, professional judgement, data analysis and mentoring. Generic competencies: creativity; computer skills in MS Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); customer focus and responsiveness, planning, problem solving and analysis; and people and self-management. A valid driver’s licence. DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible to implement methodologies and procedures related to the sub-division of seed analysis, such as perform technical scientific functions as stipulated in the International Seed Testing Association Rules (ISTA). Apply operational standard/procedures for implementation of ISTA Quality Assurance System (QAS). Prepare and provide technical reports. Perform technical functions to promote standardisation of activities of registered seed testing laboratories in South Africa, such as inspection/courses/examinations. Analysis of data concerning compliancy for seed quality according to the Plant Improvement Act, 1976 (Act 53 of 1976). Promote public awareness and knowledge dissemination of seed testing and seed quality control. Liaise with relevant bodies, industry and other stakeholders on seed technology related matters and provide technical advice as required. Human capital development, i.e. mentor/train/develop personnel to promote skills/knowledge in seed testing as well as supervise technical processes and manage performance of staff. ENQUIRIES : Ms P.J. Strauss tel. 012 808 5395. NOTE : Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a pre-interview assessment. APPLICATIONS : Applications may be posted to URS Response Handling, P. O. Box 11506, Tierpoort, 0056 or submitted electronically via email: [email protected] or via fax: 086 654 1824 or online: ursonline.co.za or deposited in the URS Response Handling boxes at any one of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ offices indicated below. Enquiries: URS Response Handling, tel. 012 811 1900. PRETORIA: Reception, Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko Street (formerly Beatrix Street), Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng. CAPE TOWN: Reception (Ground Floor), Foretrust Building, 3 Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape. STELLENBOSCH: Reception (Support Building), Quarantine Station, Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape. PIETERMARITZBURG: Reception (5th Floor), Old Mutual Building, 185 Longmarket Street, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. KING WILLIAM’S TOWN: Reception (Ground Floor), Old SABC Building, 2 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town, Eastern Cape. NELSPRUIT: 2nd Floor, 27 Brown Street, (Building), Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. MAKHADO: Reception (Ground Floor), Magistrates Building, 103 Landros street, Makhado, Limpopo MTHATHA: Reception (3rd Floor), PRD Building, 2 Sutherland Street, Mthatha, Eastern Cape CLOSING DATE : 2 August 2013
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