Specialist Agricultural Scientist: Climate Change

2 weeks ago


Stellenbosch Western Cape, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
**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.

**Remuneration**:
All-inclusive salary package of R 1 303 509 per annum (OSD as prescribed)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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