PROFESSIONAL SCIENTIST GRADE A/B/C: SOIL SCIENCE
Department of Agriculture
- Reference number
- SSC32/2026
- 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)
- Centre
- Cedara Research Station
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Circular
- No 37 of 2026
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An NQF level 08 qualification in Soil Science, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Soil Scientist and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a Soil Science environment. Knowledge: Soil science principles, soil classification, soil survey methods and land capability assessment. Soil fertility, soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology, soil health and sustainable soil management practices. Soil conservation, erosion control, land degradation, rehabilitation and climate-smart agricultural practices. Agricultural research methodology, data collection, data analysis, interpretation and technical reporting. Relevant legislation, policies, norms and standards applicable to natural resource management, conservation of agricultural resources and public administration. Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, Public Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Departmental Policies. Skills: Technical: Soil survey and classification, land capability assessment, interpretation of soil laboratory results, GIS and computer-aided applications, data analysis, applied research, technical report writing, scientific presentation, project planning and monitoring. Generic: Analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder engagement, planning and organising, professional judgement, financial awareness, adaptability, ethics and accountability.
Duties
Develop and implement methodologies, polices, systems and procedures. Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Conduct research and development. Human capital development. Perform administrative and professional duties.
Where to send your application
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.
Enquiries
Mrs NZQ Pakkies Tel No: (033) 355 9148
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 16 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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