DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES
POST 05/07 : SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A-C 2 POSTS
REF: 27/2016 Directorate: Genetic Resources
SALARY : R237 702-R364 377 per annum
CENTRE : Roodeplaat
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma or BSc degree in Agriculture/Natural Sciences with Botany/Horticulture/ Agronomy/ genetic/ or plant Biotechnology as a major subject. (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. (minimum) Three years’ post qualification scientific experience in plant breeding, plant variety evaluations and botanical systems. Knowledge and understanding of the Plant Breeders Rights Act, 1976 (Act 15 of 1976) and its relation to the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plant (UPOV) as well as the Plant Improvement Act, 1976 (Act 53 of 1976). Relevant experience in the execution and management of plant variety evaluation trials. Planning and organising skills. Good communication (verbal and written) skills. Good interpersonal skills. Computer literacy in MS Office software. A valid driver’s licence. Be prepared to travel countrywide and internationally in the execution of his/her duties.
DUTIES : Develop and implement methodologies, policies systems and procedures for the DUS examinations of trials for the granting of Plant Breeders Rights (PBR) and Variety Listing (VL). Data collection through field surveys. Provide technical support and advice to SANSOR and the Registrar (PIA). Collect and provide 7 technical/scientific data, information and advice to the Registrar ( Plant Breeder’s Rights Act and Plant Improvement Act) and SANSOR. To perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions for the granting of PBR and VL. Database and data management. Research and development: Contribute towards UPOV and National guidelines.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N. Netnou-Nkoana, tel. (012) 319-6024
APPLICATIONS : [email protected] or fax: 086 762 2986
It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to set Employment Equity targets. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required
APPLICATIONS : Human Communications has been retained to handle all responses. Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to PO Box 1305, Rivonia 2128 or hand deliver at 3 Autumn Street, Rivonia, or you can apply online at www.humanjobs.co.za Applications can also be submitted electronically to Human Communications via the e-mail or fax number indicated at each post or hand delivered at any one of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries offices as indicated below (please place in the blue box marked for applications). Enquiries: Naomi Nortje, tel. (011) 257-8012 Gauteng: Reception, Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko Street (formerly Beatrix Street), Arcadia, Pretoria KwaZulu-Natal: Reception (5th Floor), Old Mutual Building, 185 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg Limpopo: Reception (Ground Floor), Magistrates Building, 103 cnr Landdros and Munnik Streets, Makhado Mpumalanga: Reception (2nd Floor), Permanent Building, 27 Brown Street, Nelspruit Eastern Cape: King William’s Town: Reception (Ground Floor), Old SABC Building, 2 Hargreaves Avenue Mthatha: Reception (3rd Floor), PRD Building, Sutherland Street Western Cape: Cape Town: Reception (Ground Floor), Foretrust Building, 3 Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore Stellenbosch: Reception (Support Building), Quarantine Station, Polkadraai Road
CLOSING DATE : 19 February 2016