SALARY : R761 157 per annum (OSD) (All-inclusive salary package to be structure in accordance with OSD rules)
LOCATION : Head Office, Gauteng (Pretoria)
DIRECTORATE : AGRICULTURAL INPUTS CONTROL
REQUIREMENTS :
– Must be in possession of a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
– BSc (Honours) in Agriculture with Soil Nutrition as a major subject.
– Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNSP) as a Professional Natural Scientist.
– Driver’s licence.
– A minimum of three (3) years’ post-qualification regulatory experience.
– Expertise and experience in the interpretation of Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agriculture Remedies, and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36), together with its regulations and guidelines.
– Programme and project management.
– Scientific methodologies and models.
– Ability to research and develop independently.
– Legal compliance.
– Data analysis (high-level analytical skills).
– Computer applications (MS Office Software – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
– Technical report writing (ability to prepare and present complex reports).
– Customer service skills.
– Communication skills (verbal and written).
– Presentation skills.
– Ability to work under pressure.
– Willingness to work extended hours/overtime as required.
DUTIES :
– Develop and implement methodologies, systems, and procedures.
– Identify and consolidate needs for methodologies, policies, systems, and procedures by developing administrative and compliance regulations and SOPs.
– Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions by developing guidelines and conducting training workshops.
– Monitor and evaluate programme performance.
– Perform scientific functions requiring interpretation in the absence of an established framework by writing technical reports.
– Provide scientific support and advice through client advisory meetings and via emails.
– Develop working relations with clients during liaison meetings.
– Create public awareness of the science system through liaison with clients and stakeholders.
– Provide scientific data, information, and advice as requested by responding to technical enquiries.
– Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
– Conduct analysis of scientific data during evaluation of applications to register animal feeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.
– Gather and interpret data, evaluate results, and disseminate information by publishing information packages.
– Formulate proposals and compile reports by writing technical submissions when required.
– Develop and customize scientific models and techniques by contributing to the technical aspects of regulations.
– Compile technical reports.
– Engage in continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures by attending technical workshops and conferences.
– Conduct research/literature studies to improve expertise by reading technical publications.
– Publish and present research findings.
– Liaise with relevant bodies/councils, industries, government departments, and other stakeholders on science and regulatory-related matters.
– Mentor, train, and develop candidate scientists and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code of practice.
Please Note : African and White Males, and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries : Mr MJ Mudzunga: Tel: (012) 319 6502
Closing Dates : 22 December 2025 at 16:00
Apply Here : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, ARCADIA, Pretoria, 0002 or by
Send email to : SPrecruit192025@nda.agric.za.
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