Western Cape Government Specialist Agricultural Scientist: Climate Change Jobs in South Africa

Western Cape Government Specialist Agricultural Scientist: Climate Change Jobs in South Africa



Job Purpose
  • The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to lead, oversee, perform scientific functions and provide strategic research direction in climate change in the agricultural sector resulting in knowledge accumulation, progress in scientific applications and production technology development. This post is stationed in Elsenburg, Stellenbosch.

    Minimum Requirements
  • PhD in Agricultural or Natural Sciences;
  • A minimum of 10 years relevant scientific experience after BSc qualification;
  • Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist in Agricultural Sciences;
  • A valid driving licence.

    Recommendation
    Experience in the following:
  • Strategic research management and decision making at a specialist scientist level and in particular in the field of climate change and the agricultural sector in the Western Cape;
  • Relationship building and collaboration at national, regional and international level;
  • Mentoring and providing specialist support/advice to senior and junior scientists, technicians, colleagues, students (post-graduate);
  • Technology transfer at all levels on a provincial, national and international level.

    Key Performance Areas
  • Lead and coordinate scientific development in expert field of climate change;
  • Scientific leadership;
  • Technology transfer;
  • Research and development;
  • Human capital development;
  • Administrative functions.

    Competencies
  • Knowledge of the following: Agricultural research systems and
    important role players in the sector;
  • Research programme and project management and its principles;
  • Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures of government;
  • Relevant software packages (MS Office);

    Ability to:
  • Give strategic advice on climate change and the impact on the agricultural sector;
  • Lead the climate change portfolio of the department;
  • Provide sustainable and practical solutions against climate change at strategic level;
  • Ability to draft research documentation and publish popular and scientific papers;
  • Ability to communicate effectively;
  • Competently interact with fellow scientists and policy-climate change makers at the highest levels;
  • Study leader/Co-study leader of post-graduate students and mentor students in climate change related topics.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Western Cape Government Specialist Agricultural Scientist: Climate Change Jobs in South Africa

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