Professional Scientist Grade A/B/C (Horticulture)

Department: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government Centre: Makhathini Research Station Salary: Grade A: R791 604 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package) Grade B: R900 957 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package) Grade C: R1 015 071 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD remuneration package) Reference: NSC09/2026 DUTIES Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures with particular reference to horticultural research. Perform agricultural scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Conduct research and development. Human Capital development. Perform administrative functions. ENQUIRIES Dr. SR Bezuidenhout Tel No: (033) 355 9657 HOW TO APPLY Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and for reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900. Emailed applications will not be accepted. NOTE Applicants using the manual application process must submit their applications on the prescribed form Z83 (Please Use The New Z83 Form Which Is Effective From 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za and all applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Applicants must ensure that the Z83 application form is completed in full, duly signed and initialled, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related/supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). No late applications will be accepted. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

An NQF level 08 four-year B.Sc in Agriculture degree majoring in Horticulture, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: 3 years’ relevant post qualification experience. Knowledge: Sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques in horticulture, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies. Skills: Technical: Analytical skills and data analysis, scientific methodology and models, research and development, writing of scientific papers, technical reports and popular articles, scientific editing and reviewing, communication at a scientific, technical and informative level, programme and project management, presentation and computer aided scientific applications. Generic: Leadership, mentorship, conflict management, financial management, planning and organizing, problem solving and analysis, creativity, decision making, change management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, innovation, computer literacy, customer focus and responsiveness, networking, creating high-performance culture, self-disciplined and self-driven with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.