WE HIRING SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A REFEREER NO: 3/3/1/42/2026/DFG (X13 POSTS)

Directorate: Food Safety and Quality Assurance

SALARY : R391 671 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Western Cape (Stellenbosch)

REQUIREMENTS :

Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry or a relevant qualification.
Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific
Professions (SACNASP) as a Certified Natural Scientist. 3 years post
qualification technical (scientific) experience.

Job related knowledge:

• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Scientific methodologies.
• Research and development.
• Computer-aided Scientific application.
• Technical report writing.
• Creating high performance culture.
• Professional judgement.
• Data analysis.
• Mentoring.

Job related skills:

• Analytical skills.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Team leadership.
• Creativity.
• Financial management.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.
• Communication.
• Computer literacy.
• People management.

• Planning and organising.

• Conflict management.
• Negotiation skills.
• Change management.
• Networking.

DUTIES :

Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
Perform technical scientific functions and tasks that require interpretation in the
presence of an established framework. Apply operational standards and
consolidate methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Identify gaps
and develop appropriate interventions. Preparation for and participation in
research activities. Data collection through field surveys.

Maintenance, calibration and operation of scientific equipment. Provide technical support and advice. Develop working relations with client base. Promote public awareness of scientific activities. Provide technical / scientific data, information and advice. Perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Preparation of data and routine interpretation. Database and data management.

Analysis of technical scientific data. Dissemination of information. Apply the appropriate scientific and technical procedures / skills to generate information and knowledge. Formulate proposals and compile reports. Develop and customise
operational procedures. Conduct research and development. Ensure
continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and
procedures. Conceptualise and develop scientific equipment.

Equipment review. Research / literature studies to improve expertise. Publish and present technical reports and research findings. Liaise with relevant bodies / councils on technology-related matters. Human capital development. Mentor, train and develop candidate research technicians and others to promote skills /
knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code of
practice. Supervise technical support and processes. Manage the performance
management and development of staff.

ENQUIRIES : Dr A Seepe Tel No: (012) 319 6126

APPLICATIONS :

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
STPGrecruit422025@nda.gov.za

NOTE :

Equity Target: Africans and Coloured males and African and Coloured females
and Persons with disability.

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