Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD)

Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is the national government body responsible for South Africa’s agricultural sector, food security, and land reform.

Requirements

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

Job related knowledge:

• Knowledge of Animal Production or Conservation and Sustainable use.
• 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.